Vtg Schreiner Unmarked Inverted Rhinestone Brooch Amber, Smoky Topaz, Gray RARE

For your consideration is a fabulous Schreiner bejeweled brooch, likely from the 1950s, in very good condition. It features beautiful jewel toned stones and dark metal, braided on the edges. The pin shows a bit of tarnish and a very slight bend but is fully functional. The stones are all intact! Gorgeous! A bit about Schreiner: Schreiner production was limited and all pieces were handmade. Pieces are hard to come by! One of the most famous characteristics of Schreiner jewelry is the use of inverted or “upside down” set stones. The Company intentionally set the stones with the point up to optimize the sparkle and add depth and dimension to pieces. When placed on a garment, the unfoiled stones allow the fabric to show through creating the illusion that the jewelry is an extension of the clothing. Henry Schreiner and his daughter and husband, established the Schreiner Jewelry Company in 1939. Together they created jewelry for Christian Dior, Adele Simpson, Trigère, and Norman Norell. Many pieces of Schreiner jewelry are unsigned because when Schreiner made jewelry for clothing designers, the Schreiner tag never went directly onto the created pieces. Schreiner jewelry is highly regarded by serious collectors and is representative of some of the finest, and most admired vintage jewelry to be found today. Even when not signed, Schreiner creations can often be recognized by the use of “hook and eye” construction, reverse-set stones, and surprising color combinations.