Vintage Krementz & Co. Brooch - Rolled Gold Plate - Piece Is Marked "KREMENTZ"

This vintage brooch features a Krementz hallmark, a manufacturer famous for jewelry dating back to 1866, particularly known for their durable gold overlay technique. Manufacturer: Krementz & Co., recognized for luxury designs and high-quality craftsmanship. 2.24 gram total weight, see photos. The hallmark shown in photos belongs to Krementz & Co., a storied American jewelry manufacturer founded in Newark, New Jersey, in 1866. This specific block-lettering stamp is characteristic of their mid-range and costume jewelry lines produced throughout the 20th century. Technique: The item likely features a 14-karat gold overlay, a signature manufacturing method perfected by the company. Krementz pieces from the Art Nouveau and Art Deco eras are highly sought after by collectors. Krementz is most famous for its high-quality gold overlay (also known as rolled gold plate). Their process used a layer of gold roughly 30 times thicker than standard costume jewelry plating, which is why vintage Krementz pieces often remain in excellent condition today without the gold wearing off. "KREMENTZ" (Block Letters) markings found on their gold-overlay costume jewelry are often stamped directly onto brooch pin stems or earring backs. The marking for this piece is on the pin stem, refer to photos. I purchased this from the estate of an elderly lady that loved fine jewelry and took good care of each piece. I'm open to reasonable offers and bundles, please take a peek in my closet.