MONET Dragonfly Brooch MNRU9018 silver-tone w/mother-of-pearl, original box

$ 5.28

Jewelry Department: Fashion Material: metal Department: Women Original/Reproduction: Original MPN: MNRU9018 Metal: Unknown Wholesale: No Era: Undated Year Manufactured: 1980-1989 Main Stone Color: Lavender Country of Origin: China Secondary Stone: Glass Vintage: Yes Main Stone Shape: Teardrop Occasion: Birthday, Mother's Day Type: Brooch Main Stone: Shell Theme: Animals & Insects Signed: Yes Shape: Dragonfly Color: Silver Base Metal: Unknown Brand: Monet

Description

MONET Dragonfly Brooch MNRU9018 silver-tone w/mother-of-pearl, original box. “Monet started in 1929, which is worth pausing on for a second. MONET DRAGONFLY. MONET DRAGONFLY Collectors know the Monet mark as a sign of fine vintage costume jewelry, but the company is still very active producing new and classic designs. “Monet started in 1929, which is worth pausing on for a second. That’s the same year the stock market crashed. Building a jewelry brand in that environment wasn’t exactly a safe bet, yet here we are, nearly a hundred years later, and Monet pieces are still selling every single day.” For the most part, Monet jewelry is costume jewelry meaning it does not contain real precious metals or gemstones. The metals used are brass, nickel alloy or pot metal base metals electroplated with gold or silver tones. This keeps Monet jewelry affordable while still giving the elegant appearance of fine jewelry. This offering is a Dragonfly pin in the original box. The wings appear to be mother of pearl with natural iridescence that changes color according to the light and the fabric on which it is pinned. These photographs were taken under artificial light. It is believed to date from the 1990s. Please see my shop for more vintage treasures. Shipping from Maryland, USA.