Gorgeous Eisenberg Original Recast Brooch

3 inches by 2.25 inches

This is a recast of the Abstract Floral Eisenberg Original Dress clip designed for Eisenberg circa 1940-45.
The original version is shown on page 96 of the Eisenberg Book
This dress clip features a central row of pave set chatons stem and arched stems set with amethyst Glass emerald cut stones one one side forming the bloom and opposite side features bent stems with rows of pave' set rhinestones and metal leaves. This piece is unsigned but has the identical construction to a similar but signed Eisenberg Original.

This is NOT an original Eisenberg but a Re-Cast made by Roberta Barnes years ago. Roberta was famous for her reproductions or as she called them RECAST. She always made them a little different from the originals. I believe Roberta's recasts have a following as they were all hand made and never represented by her as originals. I purchased these years ago directly from Roberta. Sadly she has now passed, but her legacy lives on through these pieces. Roberta's work is very controversial. Some people despise the fact that she copied these expensive originals, It is a well known fact that many, in fact most important pieces of jewelry have been reproduced to provide a more accessible version for the general public. In the tradition of Roberta I am offering these recast for much less. Any questions please don't hesitate to contact me.

Photos are part of the description as well, please look carefully. These are in Good Vintage Condition, having worn finish and some darkening stones, however condition is consistent with age. Selling as found, I think most stones are original to the piece. This piece is so amazing, many times I have worn this as a centerpiece on a V neck top or on an omega chain, always loads of compliments!

History of Eisenberg according to Dr. Lori:

Founded in 1914, Eisenberg & Sons started a business selling women's clothing and later turned to costume jewelry design, manufacturing, marketing, and sales in the 1930s. Why did the Eisenberg firm change course? The costume jewelry that was used on store displays to market their clothing lines kept getting stolen.

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As a result of this change of course, Eisenberg & Sons produced some of the 20th Century's most sought after pieces of costume jewelry like other costume jewelry makers such as Miriam Haskell, Matisse, and others. the firm that Jonas Eisenberg and his sons ran was known for attention to detail, new designs, and quality materials in costume jewelry.

Designs

Many Eisenberg pieces were designed by Ruth Kamke of Fallon and Kappel of New York once the two firms had a mutually exclusive agreement from the 1940s to the 1970s. Kamke designed Eisenberg pieces for nearly decades; specifically she designed all of the Eisenberg Original pieces made after 1939 and much of the Eisenberg Ice line of jewelry thru 1972. Many Eisenberg brooches and pins were designed in the form of figures like mermaids, dancers, animals or insects. Some pieces featured geometric Art Deco or organic Art Moderne forms in attractive color combinations featuring pinks and purples, complimentary color pairs, and light and dark colored faceted or cabochon stones from the same color family.

Stones and Metals

Eisenberg jewelry was known for its use of Swarovski crystals set in sterling silver and pot metal using innovative designs. Other materials used were jade, dyed onyx, calcite, enamel, rhinestones, faux pearls, glass beads, etc. Most costume jewelry pieces made by Eisenberg were individually set and many rhinestone pins were comprised of large or very large stones. All product photos are of the actual item.

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