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1950s Albert Weiss Blue Rhinestone Aurora Borealis Earrings on Original Card

Alexsandra — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:05:50 +0000

[svgallery name="Weiss Ears on Card"]

Lovely blue rhinestone earrings date to the New Look period in America after World War !!. Late 1940s to early 1950s. Center stone has an aurora borealis finish as do alternating surrounding rhinestones. The crowing glory is the original paper card these earrings are still on. It reads: Jewels by Albert Weiss and A.W. Co. with the letter ‘W’ in the shape of a crown. I believe it reveals that the original retail price was $1.97 and they were eventually marked down to .99 cents. Each earring clip back is faintly marked WEISS in all capital letters. Brilliant chromium plating. Large prongs securely hold all stones in place.

Measurements

Earrings are 1 inch in diameter.

Condition

Near Mint Condition on Original Card. Corners of card are slightly dog eared.

Grade: Near Mint

1950s Weiss Blue Rhinestone Brooch/Pin LARGE

Alexsandra — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 06:08:32 +0000

[svgallery name="Weiss Big Blue Pin"]

Amazing conglomeration of blue rhinestones! A large smokey blue, unfoiled, faceted stone can be found front and center set with elaborate prongs. Icy blue chaton stones are topped with alternating teal and sapphire colored rhinestones. Electric blue marquise cut stones complete the brooch. Set in a matte silver toned metal. Stamped WEISS into back of brooch.

MEASUREMENTS

Brooch is 2 inches in diameter. Center stone is 1 full inch in diameter.

CONDITION

Very good condition with minimal wear to the plating on reverse.

GRADE: Very Good

Vintage Weiss Blue Rhinestone Aurora Borealis Comet Brooch/Pin

Alexsandra — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:15:58 +0000

[svgallery name="Weiss A:b Blue Pin"]

Presumably from the late 1950s or early 1960s, this brooch has a shooting star or comet shape to it. A large round center stone has a scalloped setting and is surrounded by icy blue marquise cut stones that alternate with an aurora borealis finish. A crescent of baguettes runs along the bottom and pear shaped A/B stones form an abstract pattern at the top. Four wires sprays are applied to the reverse and tipped with round A/B rhinestones circled with blue prong set stones. Stamped WEISS on reverse. Set in shiny silver toned (rhodium plated) metal.

MEASUREMENTS

2.75 inches in width 2.5 inches tall

CONDITION

I can’t decide if there is the tiniest of chips in one of the baguettes. There are a couple of scratches in the aurora borealis finish on one of the pear shaped stones. Neither of these flaws are particularly noticeable.

GRADE: Very Good