*Description: This is a beautiful jewelry set by WEISS which includes a bracelet, clip on earrings, and matching brooch; all in a leaf motif from the 1950s. The rhinestones are black crystal and most are dog-toothed prong set which means there are many prongs holding the rhinestones in place rather than just four. The gold plated metal has a satin finish on the brooch and more of a smooth finish on the earrings and bracelet. The brooch and bracelet have long rectangular cut rhinestones as well as the marquise cut which all of the pieces include. This is a beautiful set and would be a great addition to your vintage jewelry collection or make a great vintage gift!
Weiss was founded in 1942 and ceased operations in 1971. Albert Weiss gained experience by working at Coro and then founded in 1942. Most of the Weiss jewelry is made of high quality Austrian rhinestones and timeless designs.
According to Julia C Carroll in Costume Jewelry 303, some Weiss pieces were designed and manufactured by DeLizza and Elster, Inc, to be sold under the Weiss trademark. Weiss used a wide variety of rhinestones, art glass in some designs and usually prong set stones. They usually used heavy silver or gold tone plating. Some Japanned metal designs and a few colorful enamel designs. Signature was stamped into the metal, part of the mold, or on a raised cartouche.
*Approximate Measurements: Bracelet - 7 inches x 1 Inch, Brooch - 1 3/8 Inches x 2 3/4 Inches, Earrings - 1 1/2 inches x 7/8 Inch, Total Weight - 2.3 Ounces *Condition: Great vintage condition. Will see signs of wear under magnification. See photos for details. *Hallmark: WEISS *Item E4655
