Description
From an estate many years ago and kept in excellent condition this is a vintage 1950s to 1960s mesh bloomed roses gold plated brooch with a solid gold plated metal stem and leaves. In completely original, unaltered excellent condition having no gold wear at all. Size is 2″ tall north to south by 1″ wide east to west across the center. The gold on wired mesh roses is a light rose gold color while the gold plating on the stem and flat leaves is bright yellow gold plate. Great for spring or summer this is lovely 1950s charmer pin in beautiful condition for your vintage jewelry collection. See below for more information.
About Gold Plated Mid Century Bloomed Roses pins,
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These pins are often referred to as “mid-century charmers” or “1950s gold mesh rose brooches” on the vintage market. Gold-plated or gold-tone “bloomed” rose pins, popular in the 1950s-1960s, were commonly produced by designers focusing on textured metalwork. Key makers included Anne Klein (via costume jewelry lines), Krementz (known for high-quality rose-colored gold plating), and various mid-century costume manufacturers like Coro.
Style Characteristics: These pins often featured layered mesh petals (sometimes called “hard mesh”) with detailed, solid-metal stems and leaves.
Designers/Manufacturers:
Anne Klein: Known for producing elegant gold-tone mesh floral clusters in the mid-century.
Krementz & Co.: Famous for hand-finished, two-tone (rose and yellow) gold-plated roses, often featuring delicate mesh details and sometimes a small diamond accent.
Coro/Corocraft: Produced many rose-themed pins during the 1940s-1960s.
Appearance: They are known as “bloomed” or “brushed” gold, designed to give a soft, matte, or satin finish rather than a bright, shiny yellow gold.
