Rhinestone and gold tone bird brooch

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by cxgirl, Nov 22, 2016.

  1. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    I'm trying to figure out when and where this was made. It is 5"L and the rhinestones are prong set. The gold tone part is attached in a similar way as the Garnet brooch I had a couple of week ago, so maybe Czech/Bohemian for this one?
    Any information appreciated.
    Thanks for looking.
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  2. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Well that certainly is an unusual construction. Was the garnet brooch you mention similar in construction?

    I may be way off base, but I'm thinking 1980s. Only a guess.
     
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  3. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    Thanks cluttered! Here is a photo of the Garnet one I was talking about - has wire rings attaching the two pieces together.
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  4. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Thank you, I see what you are saying.
    Although similar, they are a different type of construction. I also think they reflect two different time periods, as well as origins.
     
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  5. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    Thank-you cluttered:)
     
  6. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    I think 1980s and American or British. Nice stones, might be Swarowski. That big bling waterfall thing was huge in the 80s.
     
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  7. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    Thanks bear! This certainly has the 'bling' going on:)
     
  8. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    It's a lovely thing. Probably meant to be worn on the shoulder, rather than on a jacket.
     
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  9. Calico

    Calico Well-Known Member

    Probably 1980's, reminds me of Butler & Wilson but I can't say for sure that it is.
     
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  10. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Certainly possible, not all their stuff is marked.
     
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