1940's nicely detailed orchid pin & earrings


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  • 1940s nicely detailed orchid pin earrings JS29
  • 1940s nicely detailed orchid pin earrings JS29
  • 1940s nicely detailed orchid pin earrings JS29

1940's nicely detailed orchid pin & earrings JS29

Condition: Very good

Price: $40

Measurements
Pin is large, 3” by 3”, and the earrings are 1.5” by 1.25”
Label: none (Patent Pending)

Description
This orchid pin and earrings set is a classic piece of vintage costume jewelry from the 40’s or early 50’s. Floral pins were quite popular at the time, and jeweled orchids were often worn instead of “real” floral corsages on lapels and dresses. This set in highly detailed gold-tone metal has purple and clear rhinestones attached to individual “stems” in the center of each flower. The inside of the petals is more matte than the outer sides, an interesting touch. This large and dramatic, yet still feminine pin is in excellent condition, and the matching screw back earrings are in very good condition, with a minescule amount of verdigris inside the center petals, and a tiny bit more on the back of one earring.