When this brooch was made in the 1960's, big Ruby Red brooches were considered a must have for every new-age woman. Today, when one ponders what colors this brooch would look great on: Just about every color is suitable including red, gold, silver, black, brown, grey, white, navy, and even purple. In the 1960's however, a brooch like this was worn predominantly on red coats and jackets. Yes: Red on Red!

At first look, you might think this brooch was made by Delizza & Elster by the design and color. One quick look at the back, and I can assure you this impressive Ruby Red glitzy brooch was made in West Germany or Austria. The brooch is not signed however the classic rhinestone V-cup settings, the radial flat arms, and the V shaped pin back are mid 1950's to early 1960s Bohemian jewelry construction. This could be disputed of course as there were several top US designers who also had similar construction styles however: few if any were able to acquire or import crystals and rhinestones of this quality, and cost was a factor.

This stunning stacked and layered radiating medallion has a whopping 6 layers of big AB and plain rhinestones, bright red Navette crystals, a gold filigree circle, and polished gold metal hoops at the middle. The red rhinestones are fire polished, but not AB, and are deep ruby red. (In my photos, they may appear to look black as the red is a deep garnet red.) The large AB rhinestones around the bottom are ruby red with a flashed silver AB finish. The smaller AB rhinestones at the top have a flashed silver/blue AB finish.

The brooch is made of gold-plated metal and all of the crystals and rhinestones are prong set. This sizzling red creation is impressive in size at 2 1/4" or 5.7 cm wide. The larger rhinestones are 9 mm. You can get a better indication of the size by viewing the photo of the brooch in my hand.

The entire brooch is in sensational pristine clean excellent well cared for condition. All of the crystals and rhinestones are original, present, and brilliant. There is no gold wear or loss of gold metal anywhere on the brooch. Unsigned, the back has the original fine working safety clasp. If you look at this brooch under a magnifying glass, some very light microscopic signs of light handling can be detected, commensurate with age.

Comes gift wrapped and shipped in a new presentation jewelry box.