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Vintage Lunch at the Ritz oversized Rainbow Macaw parrot brooch with articulated moveable wings by original designer Esme Hecht. Iconic …
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Vintage Lunch at the Ritz oversized Rainbow Macaw parrot brooch with articulated moveable wings by original designer Esme Hecht. Iconic American wearable art statement jewelry. Dramatic scale measures 5.5" H × 2" W. Collectible 1980s 1990s vintage designer costume jewelry piece. Made in USA. Hand-enameled rhinestone bird brooch.
This vintage Rainbow Macaw statement brooch showcases designer Esme Hecht's pioneering wearable art vision, featuring hand-cut brass construction with articulated wings that open and close like miniature mobile. This collectible designer costume jewelry combines authentic gold tone plating with hand-painted enamel detailing in vibrant red, blue, yellow and green feather patterns. Premium rhinestone crystals accent each scaled feather section. Finest quality enamels create brilliant tropical bird plumage with meticulous scale texturing throughout body and wings. Dangling beaded tail elements with multi-color crystals demonstrate sophisticated mobile engineering that made vintage Lunch at the Ritz cult favorites among collectors worldwide.
Large oversized brooch measures 5.5" H × 2" W × 1" D, weighing 58 grams. Secure pin-back closure ensures comfortable wearing. This vintage Macaw brooch represents authentic 1980s 1990s wearable art from golden era of designer costume jewelry, when Esme Hecht's aesthetic revolutionized animal themed jewelry design. Original signed pieces bear authenticated Lunch at the Ritz maker's marks, exemplifying museum-quality collectible American craft jewelry. New unworn condition from designer's personal archives.
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- Primary Stone Shape
- Round
- Brooch Width
- 51 mm
- Primary Stone Creation
- Lab Created
- Primary Stone
- Crystal
- Brooch Height
- 703 mm
- Period
- 1990s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Cloisonné
- Crystal
- Gold-Plate
- Condition
- Mint Condition, No Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Authenticity Mark
- Captured in
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