Hollywood Regency 1960s Juliana Style Maltese Cross Rhinestone Cluster Brooch

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1960s dimensional Maltese cross brooch featuring a highly raised, multi tiered cluster of emerald green, teal, aqua, and blue glass … Read more 1960s dimensional Maltese cross brooch featuring a highly raised, multi tiered cluster of emerald green, teal, aqua, and blue glass rhinestones in varied geometric cuts. Four large emerald cut stones form the arms of the cross, accented by square cut stones and a prominent round blue center stone. Each rhinestone is individually prong set within a substantial gold tone metal framework, with elevated settings that create a pronounced three dimensional profile.

The elaborate construction and jewel toned palette draw from Hollywood Regency, Victorian Revival and Edwardian Revival jewelry, while the bold scale and geometric stone arrangement reflect Mid Century statement and cocktail jewelry. The brooch can be worn on a coat, jacket, lapel, dress, or hat and works particularly well as a focal piece in a vintage or maximalist jewelry collection. The construction is consistent with jewelry associated with DeLizza & Elster, known for their unsigned Juliana jewelry. See less