Kramer Domed Layered Rhinestone Brooch Pin

Kramer, aka Kramer of New York, was founded in 1943 in New York by Louis Kramer. The line was available in myriad styles for all price points. In the 1950s-1960s Kramer collaborated with Christian Dior, adding a new level of recognition to it's label. Altered tastes contributed to the firm's closure in the late 1970s. Rhinestones, a company mainstay, were used in unusual and interesting color combinations. Kramer knew stones and it shows, to wit...

The domed, lustrous gold tone brooch presented, circa 1950s-1960s, features spectacular layered rhinestones in chaton and emerald cuts accented with crescent ribbons of clear chaton rhinestones. The single aurora borealis rhinestone tops at center. Autumnal colors of citrine, golden topaz, burnt orange and peach aurora borealis mingle throughout. Stone arrangement and placement are top shelf Kramer -- arresting and inviting. Reverse is beautifully finished in gleaming gold tone.

The brooch measures approximately 2 1/8 inches across with a maximum 5/8 in profile or height. Largest chaton rhinestone is 11 millimeters and largest emerald cut stones, 11 millimeters x 7 millimeters. Weight of the brooch is 28.8 grams.

Condition is excellent vintage. All rhinestones intact, retaining colors and brilliant. Crescent "white" rhinestones uniformly clear and sparkly. Single ab rhinestone retains treatment and color dispersion. No chips, nicks, cracks or breaks to stones. No dents or improper bends to metal components. All soldering secure. All gold tone finish intact, front and back. Pin mechanism strong and secure. Extremely clean. No damage / no repairs. Excellent vintage.

Reverse of the brooch is signed in block caps: "KRAMER". Circa 1950s-1960s.

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