STARET Xtra-Large Butterfly Rhinestone Brooch - Vintage 1930's

STARET Xtra-Large Butterfly Rhinestone Brooch Beautiful and Unique, this pot metal and Red rhinestone brooch was made by the Staret Company in the 1930's. Staret pieces are generally large, and the settings are often enameled pot metal with rhinestones. Condition: The overall piece is in excellent vintage condition. May need some cleaning (I do not clean pieces, unless requested). There are 3 or 4 missing small clear rhinestones. The top left ruby colored rhinestone has been replaced and is not an original stone. Please inspect pictures closely as the piece is sold AS IS. Details Vintage from the 1930s • Length: 3 Inches; Width: 3 7/8 Inches • Materials: Rhinestones, Pot Metal • Style: Art deco About Star/Staret Vintage Costume Jewelry Chicago based company Star Novelty Jewelry Co., Inc with a head office at 322 South Franklin Street, began making costume jewelry in 1922. Originally, they marked jewelry pieces (1922-1940) as “Star”. However, after a trial with Gabrielle Chanel in the 1940s, the company changed its name to Staret.