*Description: This is a beautiful Weiss red domed wreath brooch from the late 1950s. The rhinestones are set in an antique gold plated wreath setting and are all prong set. There are a variety of rhinestone cuts which include teardrop, marquise, and chaton cuts. There are also two shades of red, medium and darker red, with accents in aurora borealis red. This brooch would make a wonderful heirloom brooch 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: Length & Width - 2 Inches *Condition: Great vintage condition. Will see signs of wear under magnification. See photos for details. *Hallmark: Weiss *Item E5276
