Aster brooch of gold tone with faux pearls. 1960s. Signed Brooks vintage costume jewelry
Signed Brooks vintage costume jewelry
Founded in 1932, the American costume jewelry company Brooks (Natacha) LTD operated for about three decades, until the 1960s. Traditionally, jewelers of the company used sterling silver, vermeil gold, fine gold-tone wire, as well as art glass and faux pearls. Elegant design, high quality, detailing and craftsmanship distinguish all jewelry from this brand. One of the most impressive became the series of brooches and earrings inspired by Russian Ballet and in particular, Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova.
Noteworthy, the earlier pieces had marking “Natacha”, or “Natacha Brooks” and “sterling”, while later items included “Brooks” and a copyright sign (since 1955). Considered collectible, these decorations are rare, and their price will increase every year.
Ballerina brooch inspired by D. Metal alloy, faux pearl. 1950sBallerina brooch and earrings. Made for Napier. Inspired by Sergei Diaghilev’s Russian Seasons ballet. Sterling Silver, 12 K gold filled. 19441944 patent for Natacha Brooks designPatents registered for Brooks (Natacha) Ltd. in 1959
Signed Brooks vintage costume jewelry
Woman in Russian Kokoshnik, inspired by ballerina Anna Pavlova. Sterling silver brooch and earrings. 1944Russian prima ballerina Anna Pavlova (1881-1931)1950s rose brooch of gold tone, faux pearlAbstract design brooch. Gold Plated, faux topaz cabochon. 1960’sBluebell flower brooch. Gold tone metal, faux pearl. 8 cm. 1960sBow Ribbon Pin Brooch. Gold tone metal, amethystBrown rhinestone silver tone flower design pinButterfly brooch pin. Gold tone wire workDouble flower gold tone faux pearl broochElephant brooch of gold tone, green cabochonFeather leaf brooch pin. Brushed gold tone metal, faux pearlsFloral wreath pin. Gold tone metal, faux pearlsFlower brooch pin. Gold tone metal, red rhinestonesFrog brooch pin. Brushed gold tone metal, wire work, faux pearlGold tone brooch pin with a large smokey crystalGold tone flower brooch, faux pearlLayered domed leaf pin brooch. Gold tone metal, faux pearlsLeaf brooch. Gold Tone metal, faux pearlsLucite beads faux pearl gold tone brooch. 1950sMay flower brooch of gold tone, faux pearlMoth Butterfly gold tone broochPalm tree brooch pin. Textured gold tone metal, faux pearlsPear brooch. Brushed gold tone metal, faux pearlsPearl wreath brooch pin of gold toneRoses in a push cart. Textured gold-tone metal, art glassStar burst brooch. Jewelry alloy, 5 cm. 1950sStrawberry brooch. Gold tone jewelry alloy, lucite. 4.3 cm, 1960sStrawberry brooch. Gold tone metal, rhinestones, enamelSwirl brooch of gold toneThree Rose flower brooch pin of gold toneTriple star flower open work metal, cultured pearlTurtle brooch of gold tone, faux pearl, rhinestonesTurtle brooch of gold tone, faux pearlVintage Gold Tone Leaves Faux Pearl Brooch PinBasket of flowers gold tone faux pearls brooch. 4 cm. 1940sMaker’s mark since 1955Maker’s mark1930s-1950s Maker’s mark