*Description: This is a beautiful Regency red aurora borealis rhinestone brooch with a black enamel Japanned backing from the 1960s. This gorgeous brooch is three dimensional with petals that are set on a riveted base and extend out, covered with aurora borealis red rhinestones. The brooch is stamped REGENCY on the back on a raised cartouche. This would be a beautiful brooch to wear for the holidays. This would be a great addition to your vintage jewelry collection or make a great vintage gift!
REGENCY is the hallmark for Regina Novelty Company, New York, New York. Regency was in operation from the 1940s to 1970. According to Julia C Carroll in Costume Jewelry 101, “Regency jewelry is beautifully designed and is manufactured with excellent materials. Regency designs have been mistaken for Schreiner or Juliana jewelry. Many of the designs resemble higher end Weiss designs.
In the late 1940s, Oscar Polowitz sub-conracted with Raymond Albertieri to design and manufacture a new line of high-quality rhinestone jewelry for his company, Regina Novelty Company. This new line of jewelry was called “Regency Jewels.” All of the stones used in Regency Jewels came from Austria.
*Approximate Measurements: Length & Width - 2 1/4 Inches *Condition: Great vintage condition. Will see signs of wear under magnification. See photos for details. *Hallmark: Regency *Item E 5248
