1950s Art (Arthur Pepper) Sputnik Rhinestone Brooch Pin

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This fabulous 1950s ART (Arthur Pepper) Sputnik Rhinestone Brooch Pin brings vintage flair and sophistication to any outfit. This Arthur … Read more This fabulous 1950s ART (Arthur Pepper) Sputnik Rhinestone Brooch Pin brings vintage flair and sophistication to any outfit. This Arthur Pepper brooch would be a lovely addition to any vintage jewelry collection or a great gift for the brooch aficionado in your life! Showcasing a vibrant mix of round and oval (bezell) semi-precious stones, the design celebrates rich color and playful elegance with its Sputnik design. 

Dimensions: approximately 2″W x 2″L x 3/8″H
Condition: Great vintage condition; please see pics for details.
Marks: ©ART

About ART Jewelry:
ART was founded in the 1940s by Arthur Pepper in New York. ART jewelry was often marked with ‘ART’ or ‘ModeArt.’ ART produced a myriad of costume jewelry in different styles between 1950 and 1960. The jewelry was sold across department stores in America. Art pieces make use of materials like filigree metalwork, enamel, multi-colored plastic, and colored rhinestones. Common motifs include flowers, fruit, and leaf, as well as different animals. The company closed in the 1970s. ART is known for it’s quality and wonderfully whimsical designs.

About Sputnik Jewelry:
Sputnik jewelry is a mid-century modern design style from the late 1950s and 1960s, inspired by the 1957 launch of the first Soviet satellite. It is characterized by a central dome or sphere with numerous, multi-colored gemstone "antennae" or rays radiating outwards. Popularized by H. Stern to showcase Brazilian gemstones, this "atomic age" style is known for being playful, bold, and heavily influenced by the space race. See less