Weiss Clear Floral Spray Brooch, Wedding Jewelry, 1960s Vintage Jewelry

*Description: This is a beautiful WEISS floral spray brooch from the 1950s in clear rhinestones on a rhodium plated backing. The brooch has one large rhinestone chaton and many smaller chaton cut rhinestones; all in clear crystal and prong set. The outer petals are marquise cut clear rhinestones. Each rhinestone sits on a silver tone rhodium plated background. It would be beautiful on any outfit and would look gorgeous at a wedding or for a bride.

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.

This would be a great addition to your vintage jewelry collection or make a great vintage gift!

*Approximate Measurements: Length - 2 Inches, Width - 2 5/8 Inches, Weight - .7 Ounce
*Condition: Great vintage condition. Will see signs of wear under magnification. See photos for details.
*Hallmark: WEISS
*Item E 4607