Signed: Florenza. Foiled Art Glass Cabochon Center. Type: Brooch / Pin.
I do not see any areas of wear. Although the piece is most likely mid 20th century, it does have a Victorian flair to it. This piece can be worn as either a pin or a necklace. If worn as a necklace, the total drop from the spring clasp to the bottom of the pin is 13″.
This brooch made from a signature alloy often referred to as “Florenza gold”. The design is executed in a Victorian-era heraldic style, imitating jewelry from the 16th to 19th centuries.
This brooch made from a signature alloy often referred to as “Florenza gold”. The design is executed in a Victorian-era heraldic style, imitating jewelry from the 16th to 19th centuries. but are not noticeable when wearing the pin.
Has light signs of wear. Check photos for details.
This is a fairly well known style from the jewelry maker Florenza (1940s to 1981). They did a number of variations on the Maltese cross with varying configurations of stones and intricacy of design. As pictured, it has the brooch pin, but also a hook allowing it to be worn as a pendant. For me, it would make the perfect embellishment on the front of my straw cowboy hat as well. This particular one pops up on Etsy, eBay, etc., and is usually priced at about $150. The last picture shows that this exact one sold on eBay for $130 just over 2 weeks ago. Winner adds $10 S/H (insured). THANK YOU!