Sphinx Layered Rivoli Rhinestone Brooch Pin

Producing under it's own name, Sphinx also created jewels for such illustrious houses as Butler & Wilson and Kenneth Jay Lane and high end retailers Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdales. Sphinx of London was established in 1950, ending it's run in the 1990s.

The gold tone circular brooch presented, circa 1980-1990s, uses chaton rhinestones in jewel tones colors of ruby red, emerald green and sapphire blue. Smaller rivoli rhinestones in Montana blue and amethyst purple add to the collage. Overlay sprigs of foliage in silver tone (for better reflection) are set with clear chaton rhinestones. Sphinx uses conventional rhinestones and rivoli stones in gem tones defined by diamante accents to great effect in showy, snowy splendor.

The brooch measures approximately 2 inches across with a 1/2 inch dome. Largest chaton rhinestones are 8 millimeters; rivoli rhinestones, 6 millimeters. Weight of the brooch is 39.1 grams.

Condition is excellent / pristine vintage. All components original and intact. All rhinestones retain colors and brilliance. No off or dead stones. No chips, nicks, cracks or breaks to stones. No dents or improper bends to metal components. All silver tone and gold tone finishes intact, front and back. All soldering secure. Pin mechanism secure. Extremely clean. No damage / no repairs. Excellent / pristine vintage.

Reverse of brooch is signed within an oval cartouche: "SPHINX". Circa 1980s.

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