Elsa Schiaparelli Orchid Brooch Unsigned Rhinestone Vintage 1950s Couture

Rare Elsa Schiaparelli Orchid Brooch - 1950s Vintage Couture (Example) In collector terms, the word example simply means one authentic piece of a documented design. This brooch is an authentic unsigned Schiaparelli orchid from the 1950s - a design shown in jewelry reference books and well known among collectors. Many orchid brooches from this line were produced unsigned, while their matching earrings carried the script signature. This is a stunning, large 3.5 orchid brooch executed in sparkling clear rhinestones.

With its bold floral form and intricate layers of marquise, pear, and round-cut stones, it's a true showpiece of mid-century couture jewelry. Designer: Elsa Schiaparelli (unsigned - as originally produced for this orchid design). Style: Oversized orchid brooch, iconic floral form. Era: 1950s couture costume jewelry.

Stones are bright, white, and lively with no yellowing. Metal is clean and polished. Materials: Sparkling rhinestones in varied cuts (pear, marquise, round) set in layered silver-tone rhodium-plated metal. Collector Note Unsigned orchid brooches are a recognized part of Schiaparelli's 1950s production.

Clear-stone examples in near-mint condition are especially rare.

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