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Vintage authentic Unsigned Swoboda Floral Brooch - Multi semi precious stones & 24k Gold Plated exquisite mid-century floral brooch is a definitive example of early production by Swoboda Inc., the renowned Los Angeles-based design house founded by Edward Swoboda in 1956.
"This exquisite mid-century brooch is an authentic unsigned Swoboda piece (pre-1966).
Swoboda jewelry was notoriously not marked on the metal until 1966.
It features a masterful arrangement of genuine, hand-set semi-precious stones, including a focal Black Onyx cabochon, deep green Nephrite Jade, vibrant Lapis Lazuli, and delicate Angel Skin Coral accents.
The stones are glued into an intricate gold-plated floral filigree setting, a signature of early
Swoboda production."
Key Features:
The construction methods—specifically the hand-glued stones—are hallmark indicators of Swoboda.
Materials & Gemstones: The brooch features a rich variety of hand-selected, highly polished genuine semi-precious stones:
Large Focal Stone: Opaque Black Onyx cabochon.
Accent Stones: Deep green Nephrite Jade, vibrant Lapis Lazuli, natural Turquoise, and delicate salmon-hued Coral accents.
Top Accent: Small cultured Pearl.
The stones are glued into an intricate gold-plated floral filigree setting, a signature of early Swoboda production.
The "Glued" Setting: Swoboda is specifically known for gluing their semi-precious stones into their gold-plated settings.
Era: Mid-Century Modern (circa late 1950s to early 1960s).
-Preowned Like New In Great Excellent Condition, with normal light wear consistent with age, Stones are secure and the clasp functions properly.
-Measurements Are Shown In The Photos.
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