Hattie Carnegie Brooches

Hattie Carnegie commissioned for one of her mid-century clothing collections this modern starburst fireworks prong-set crystal convex brooch, whose gold-gilt metal rods cupping faux blue-sapphire and green-peridot round-cut glass are each bracketed by tiny stylized leaves to suggest a flower umbel or floral spray. Several design characteristics of Carnegie brooches from the early 1950s are apparent in this U.S.-made piece with top-quality European crystals, which was sold without a signature for a garment as part of a parure, in which at least the earrings were signed. Carnegie paired peacock...

- Vintage item - 1.75" x 1.75" - Faux turquoise cabochons - Milk glass cabochons - Gold plated - By Hattie Carnegie (signed on verso) - Circa 1960s - Estate acquired - Excell...

A stunning and impressive 1950s brooch and earring set by famous American designer of the early and mid 20th century Hattie Carnegie. The brooch is large 2.75 inches in diameter, lightly domed and .88 of an inch deep at the highest point. Each clip back earring is 1 inch wide, 1.25 inches long and mirror images of each other. There is a right and a left earring. The brooch and earrings have a .5 inch diameter vitrail II or watermelon rhinestone surrounded by fuchsia rhinestones. Additionally, the brooch and earrings have marquise and round shape rhinestones in pale pink, medium pink, olivine, purple and teal / purple heliotrope. The gold plate is a rich gold color. The back of the brooch has an oval signature plaque inscribed Hattie Carnegie in script. The earrings are unsigned but obviously a match to the brooch and by Hattie Carnegie. Very good condition. Hattie Carnegie was born in Vienna, Austria and came to the US as a youth. As a young adult she opened a hat making business with a partner. Eventually, her partner left and the company became Hattie's own. She began to go to Paris to bring French fashion back to the US to sell in her store and to inspire her design. She is credited with introducing French fashion designers and making their designs available to the US market. Additionally, Carnegie discovered and nurtured the talents of many prominent American designers, including Norman Norell, Pauline Trigère, and James Galanos. During World War II French...

1950s Hattie Carnegie brooch featuring iridescent and multi-toned rhinestones in several different cuts. The stones are accented with etched lea...

This breathtaking vintage brooch and clip-on earring set by iconic designer Hattie Carnegie is a true treasure from a bygone era! Reminiscent of peacock feathers, this set is compos...

Unsigned Hattie Carnegie fantastic gold tone figural dragon brooch, embellished with clear faceted rhinestones, and featuring two moulded lucite sections in coral and turquoise. Meas...

Large Hattie Carnegie crest form pendant brooch of gilt metal with blue enamel,faux opals, turquoise and pearls. Has attachment for use as pendant. 1950s USA. 1950s USA. 3" x 3"