Jazz up your wardrobe with this dramatic diamond and pearl brooch by the famous Mid-Century jeweler, William Ruser. A beautifully crafted corsage of textured yellow gold leaves mixed with luscious clusters of Mississippi pearls and prong set diamonds takes any look from passe to posh. This estate signed designer brooch measure approximately 2 1/2 inches by 2 1/4 inches. Hallmark: Ruser Metal: 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Weight: 0.15 carats Design Period: Mid-Century Circa: 1965
This signed Ruser "Monday's Child" brooch is an utterly winsome example of that designer's style. Popularized in the 1950's and 1960's by Hollywood starlets such as Joan Crawford and Ava Gardner, this style features a charmingly crafted child, typically seated on unique Mississippi freshwater pearls. This piece is no exception, a child is seated on clouds of freshwater pearls and is in the act of laundering a cloth. With eyes picked out in sapphires and three charming synthetic ruby hearts dangling in the air behind the figure, this lovely brooch is sure to win your heart. This estate signed designer brooch measures approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
Hallmark: Ruser
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold
Design Period: Mid-Century
Circa: 1965