1950s Schiaparelli Watermelon Tourmaline Colored Brooch period_2010s gold and clear rhinestones

gold and clear rhinestones

Cadet blue among other patriotic colors were used in the United States at this time to show patriotism and support for American troops both during and after WWII

The Art Deco motif is purple

with strong

Both the style and pattern are both some of fashion's classic design

1950s Schiaparelli Watermelon Tourmaline Colored Brooch period_2010s gold and clear rhinestonesFantastic watermelon tourmaline brooch. Designed by the iconic Elsa Schiaparelli who was an active surrealist and friends with Salvador Dali. The asymmetrical gold metal bugle bead fringe hanging from a crescent moon shaped circle shows her versatility in combining unusual celestial art nouveau motifs with mid century design. An exquisite piece of work with an undoubtably dream like quality. Surrealism at its best! * This is costume jewelry.