Textured antique gold tone brooch featuring pale blue and violet Aurora Borealis rhinestones and marbleized coral accents. The metalwork is extremely detailed. The pin measures 3 inches across. It is marked on the back with a copyright symbol and the word ‘EMMONS’.
Going by the statement listed below, this pin is from the timeframe of 1949 to 1955.
It has a pinback closure with safety latch. The pin can also be worn as a pendant, as there is a small hook on the back to insert a chain.
Researching the Emmons line, I found a history of vintage jewelry makers website that states:
The company Emmons Jewelers Inc. first appeared in 1949 and was named for the owner’s wife Caroline Emmons Stewart. All Emmons jewelry had a very high standard, always a rich texture and chic design.
Considered to be quite rare, Emmons jewelry had never been “consumer goods” sold in supermarkets, department stores, or sent by mail. Instead, for the distribution of his jewelry Stewarts came up with a unique scheme. In particular, to become the happy owner of such jewelry was possible only at a special “jewelry” party.
From 1949 until 1955, Emmons jewelers marked their products with Emmons, then a copyright sign appeared next to the brand name. After that, the company used the marks EMJ, Emmolite, Ce.
Pre-owned, purchased at an estate sale. No missing stones. Wonderful condition.
Buyer to pay USPS First Class Mail delivery charges of $5.95.
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