Louis Rousselet Brooches

Sublime large old BROOCH, vintage from the 50s, made of glass beads, exquisite workmanship, exceptional work of famous jeweler Louis Rousselet, diameter 5.8 cm, collector's item, goo...

Sublime old BROOCH, 40s vintage, by famous French designer LOUIS ROUSSELET and Gripoix glass, length 8cm, width 5.5cm, good condition. A child of Ménilmontant and the popular suburbs of Paris, Louis Rousselet was born in 1892 and shared his first class benches with Maurice Chevalier, before becoming an apprentice in a pearl factory at the age of 12. Although very young, his artistic talent and strong personality made him quickly noticed. In 1920, he founded his own workshops to which he gave his name and whose specialty was imitation enamel and pearl glass beads. Coco Chanel, who then wanted to promote costume jewellery, became one of the house's first clients. Then Dior, Lanvin, Schiaparelli, Jacques Fath, Balenciaga, Balmain… For more than 60 years, all the great couturiers came to get their supplies from Rousselet, who imagined for them adornments implementing a unique know-how. The workshops employed up to 800 people. Many music hall and cinema personalities appear in the press covered with Rousselet pearls, such as Ginger Rogers during a stocking organized by Jacques Fath. Mistinguett is the face of the house and regularly strikes a pose in the workshops, surrounded by the workers and the parurier. Between 1920 and until the mid-1960s Louis Rousselet would be one of the most important Parisian fashion designers. FR: Sublime BROCHE ancienne, vintage des années 40s, par fameux parurier français LOUIS ROUSSELET et verre Gripoix, longueur 8 cm, largeur 5,5 cm, bon état général. Enfant de Ménilmontant et des faubourgs populaires de Paris, Louis Rousselet naît en 1892 et partage ses premiers bancs de classe avec Maurice Chevalier, avant de devenir apprenti dans une fabrique de perles à l’âge de 12 ans. Bien que très jeune, son talent artistique et sa forte personnalité le font rapidement remarquer. En 1920, il fonde ses propres ateliers auxquels il donne son nom et dont la spécialité est l’émail d’imitation et la perle de verre nacrée. Coco Chanel, qui souhaite alors faire la promotion du bijou fantaisie, devient l’une des premières clientes de la maison. Puis Dior, Lanvin, Schiaparelli, Jacques Fath, Balenciaga, Balmain… Pendant plus de 60 ans, tous les grands couturiers...

Magnificent old BROOCH in brass and glass beads, vintage 30s, creation of Madeleine Rivière made by the workshop of famous parurier Louis ROUSSELET, length 7.5cm, width 4cm, very fine quality, sewing, glass art, good condition. A child of Ménilmontant and the popular suburbs of Paris, Louis Rousselet was born in 1892 and shared his first class benches with Maurice Chevalier, before becoming an apprentice in a pearl factory at the age of 12. Although very young, his artistic talent and strong personality made him quickly noticed. In 1920, he founded his own workshops to which he gave his name and whose specialty was imitation enamel and pearl glass beads. Coco Chanel, who then wanted to promote costume jewellery, became one of the house's first clients. Then Dior, Lanvin, Schiaparelli, Jacques Fath, Balenciaga, Balmain… For more than 60 years, all the great couturiers came to get their supplies from Rousselet, who imagined for them adornments implementing a unique know-how. The workshops employed up to 800 people. Many music hall and cinema personalities appear in the press covered with Rousselet pearls, such as Ginger Rogers during a stocking organized by Jacques Fath. Mistinguett is the face of the house and regularly strikes a pose in the workshops, surrounded by the workers and the parurier. Between 1920 and until the mid-1960s Louis Rousselet would be one of the most important Parisian fashion designers. FR: Magnifique BROCHE ancienne en laiton et perles en verre, vintage des années 30s, création de Madeleine Rivière réalisée par l'atelier de célèbre parurier Louis ROUSSELET, longueur 7,5 cm, largeur 4 cm, très belle qualité, couture, art de verre, bon état. Enfant de Ménilmontant et des faubourgs populaires de Paris, Louis Rousselet naît en 1892 et partage ses premiers bancs de classe avec Maurice Chevalier, avant de devenir apprenti dans une fabrique de perles à l’âge de 12 ans. Bien que très jeune, son talent artistique et sa forte personnalité le font rapidement remarquer. En 1920, il fonde ses propres ateliers auxquels il donne son nom et dont la spécialité est l’émail d’imitation et la perle de verre nacrée. Coco Chanel, qui souhaite alors faire la promotion du bijou fantaisie, devient l’une des premières clientes de la maison. Puis Dior, Lanvin, Schiaparelli, Jacques Fath, Balenciaga, Balmain… Pendant plus de 60 ans, tous les grands couturiers...

Louis Rousselet large brooch of signature hand made and hand wired curling opaline glass petals and leaves with deep emerald stamens of pate de verre. Further wrapped and tied with...

Louis Rousselet triple flower head brooch of signature hand made and hand wired opaline petals and white leaves with pale turquoise stamens and bead pave in pate de verre. Gilt meta...

Louis Rousselet triple flower head brooch of signature hand made and hand wired nacre button cabochons, petals and leaves with deep sapphire stamens of pate de verre. Gilt metal find...

Louis Rousselet triple flower head brooch of signature hand made and hand wired nacre button cabochons, opaline petals petals and leaves with deep turquois...

Louis Rousselet flower bouquet brooch of signature hand made and hand wired crystal petals, leaves and opaline flower heads with deep turquoise stamens...

Louis Rousselet double bouquet brooch of signature hand made and hand wired nacre flower heads, petals and leaves. With turquoise lillies, pale pink d...

Louis Rousselet pate de verre and faux pearl signature flower brooch of gilt metal stem and opaline and faux ruby leaves. 1930's France. Excellent Condition. Length 3.25", Width 2.5...

Large Louis Rousselet unusual and elaborate bar brooch. Of signature gilt filigree with floral inspired decorations composed of unusual nacre petals, ruby pate de verre beads, faux p...

Louis Rousselet beaded turquoise and gilt arrow pierced hearts parure. France 1930's. Excellent condition. Pin 1 1/8", ear 3/4".

Delicate example of Louis Rousselet's masterful treatment of pate de verre techniques as seen in the turquoise glass pistils and signature pearls of this period brooch. 1930's France...