Weiss Topaz Rhinestone Brooch, Jonquil Rhinestone Accents, 1950s Vintage Jewelry

*Description: This is a beautiful Weiss circular brooch in topaz chaton cuts and marquis cut rhinestones, slightly domed from the early 1950s. The large marquise cut rhinestones have jonquil chaton cut rhinestones set between the larger rhinestones. These rhinestones look clear at times but when you bring them under a bright light, you see the slight yellow green colors of jonquil. This brooch uses many of the classic topaz rhinestones that will match other pieces of this time period by Weiss. This 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 - 1 7/8 Inches
*Condition: Great vintage condition. Will see signs of wear under magnification. See photos for details.
*Hallmark: Weiss
*Item E4764