Description: This vintage Harry Iskin brooch is a stunning piece of jewelry that will surely catch anyone's attention. The intricate design features a beautiful flower shape with purple glass stones that sparkle in the light. The brooch is marked HI and 1/20 10K. The metal is in two tones - rose and yellow gold, which adds to its interest. It is an older piece and it is durable and will last for many more years. The prong setting style and round shape of the stones make it a perfect addition to any collection. This brooch is a great way to add a touch of vintage and antique jewelry to your wardrobe. Whether you're dressing up for a special occasion or just want to add some flair to your everyday look, this piece is sure to impress.Please note - the color of the purple glass stones are true in the pictures against the white background. Not pink as seen against the black background.About the designer from Jewelry Kaleidoscope:Harry Iskin vintage costume jewelryAmerican designer Harry Iskin is considered an undeservedly forgotten jeweler. However, products marked “HI” are highly collectible. The history of the brand began in 1930, when Harry Iskin founded the eponymous jewelry brand in the United States.His parents, emigrants from Russia moved to the UK, and Harry was born there on September 30, 1886. At the age of 22, he moved to the United States, and in 1908 received American citizenship.Iskin began working as an engraver in a jewelry workshop. In addition, he began to make his jewelry decorations – and their sales were very successful. As a result, in the early 1930s he opened his own atelier, and in 1936 moved to a more spacious building in Philadelphia. His jewelry became so popular that in 1938 he opened a second salon-workshop in Manhattan.Iskin became famous for the release of high-quality jewelry, as well as silver jewelry, often gold filled. The peak of the popularity of Iskin brooches and bracelets falls on the period of the Second World War, when jewelry from Europe was practically not brought.Initial marcasite brooch. 1930sNoteworthy, gold plating was often of higher quality than indicated on the product. Marking 1/20 10K GF could be put on the coating with a lot of gold. Iskin made expensive costume jewelry, using silver and gold with crystal rhinestones of the highest class. Sometimes he used a combination of yellow and pink gold as a contrast accent.Also, Harry Iskin jewelry produced in a small quantities, demonstrate elegant floral design with curls, ribbons and leaves. As a rule, there are very few inserts on brooches, and they themselves can be quite large – their size ranges from 2.5 to 10 cm. No less than the jewelry pieces themselves were famous his boxes – velvet and embossed leather or cardboard."
Price: 21 USD
Location: Kent, Washington
End Time: 2024-11-29T00:59:57.000Z
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Shape: Flower
Color: Gold
Main Stone Color: Purple
Material: 1/20 10K
Metal: Vermeil
Main Stone: Glass
Brand: Harry Iskin
Setting Style: Prong
Type: Brooch
Department: Women
Metal Purity: 10k
Main Stone Shape: Round
Base Metal: Sterling Silver
Country of Origin: United States