Description
Vintage Schreiner Aurora Borealis Pink Domed Brooch Earring Set. • Pie-Crust/Fancy Crimp Settings: Notice the ornate, textured prongs and settings around the Aurora Borealis stones, a detail found in premium 1950s-60s designs. This exquisite demi parure is a masterpiece of mid-century costume jewelry, exhibiting many characteristics often associated with Schreiner. Known for their architectural complexity and high-quality "stones," this unsigned set is a prime example of high-end vintage craftsmanship. • Multi-Tiered Domed Construction: The brooch features a dramatic, multi-level tiered structure, creating incredible depth and dimension. • Pie-Crust/Fancy Crimp Settings: Notice the ornate, textured prongs and settings around the Aurora Borealis stones, a detail found in premium 1950s-60s designs. • Open-Back Settings: The large central and perimeter stones are open-backed, a hallmark of high-end pieces designed to maximize the "fire" of the AB coating. • "PAT PEND" Hardware: The earring clips are marked "PAT PEND," consistent with the specialized hardware Schreiner and other top-tier New York houses used during this era. Product Details • Stones: High-quality Aurora Borealis (AB) crystals with a stunning pink base, reflecting gold, lavender, and blue. • Metal: Heavy, high-quality gold-tone plating with a rich, aged patina. • Condition: Outstanding vintage condition. All stones are secure and brilliantly clear. Clasps and clips are tight and functional.