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Coro brooch from the 1940s, Stars in the Sky set in rose vermeil sterling
Close-up of Coro bouquet brooch
Back of brooch
Maker's mark: CoroCraft with Pegasus; Sterling
Design patent for Adolph Katz brooch

Gemstone & Rose Vermeil 'Stars in the Sky' Brooch by Coro

$395.00

MAKER: Coro

SIZE: 4 1/2" x 2 1/2"

CONDITION: Excellent

DATE: c.1943 (based on design patent and use of sterling, per Brunialti)

MARKS: "Coro-Craft" (in script) with Pegasus and "STERLING" on rectangular cartouche

REFERENCE: Design patent D136,868 issued to Adolph Katz in 1943; 1943 magazine ad

This 1940s Coro brooch is named Stars in the Sky. At 4 1/2″ in length, this bouquet brooch designed by Adolph Katz is a triumph of the Retro Modern style and the largest piece in this collection. Nine rose-gold-plated sterling silver stems are held together with furls of ribbon and topped with faceted-glass flowers in shades of emerald, sapphire, ruby and citrine. Diamanté accents complete the jewel. This brooch was advertised in the September 1, 1943 issue of Vogue.

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Gemstone & Rose Vermeil 'Stars in the Sky' Brooch by Coro

$395.00 USD
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The northeastern part of the U.S. was the center of the industry, with the largest companies located in Providence, Rhode Island by the end of World War II. During the Depression, the quality of costume pieces climbed to new levels when many jewelers and craftsmen had to switch to this segment of the industry. In addition, it attracted many skilled workers who fled the political situation in Europe for the U.S. For these reasons, designs and manufacturing techniques rivaled those employed in the making of fine jewelry.

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