This beautiful brooch is hallmarked on the back 'Castlecliff'.
The following info is from one of the online jewelry history websites:
In 1941 the Castlecliff jewelry brand was launched and in 1945 the first collection of their beautiful costume jewelry was released. The company ceased to exist in 1977. Castlecliff jewelry is highly valued by collectors.
I obtained the brooch at an estate sale so I have no knowledge as to its age or usage, but going by the historical information we can be sure that it dates to between 1945 to 1977.
The brooch has a floral design and is gold in color. The center has several dozen clear rhinestone that give off a tremendous sparkle. It measures 1.75 by 2 inches, or about the size of a dollar coin. It has a rollover locking clasp on the back.
It is in excellent condition with no missing stones, no chipping on the metal and has no bents. In fact, it looks as if it was never worn.
Buyer to pay USPS First Class Mail Package delivery charges of $5.50. Delivery is from Nevada.
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