Schreiner of New York Brooches

A unique and special signed Schreiner New York all black crystal and glass brooch. The charcoal gun metal grey brooch is set with five large oval, two small round and six marquise shape black cut crystal stones. Additionally, there is a large hand molded pear shape glass pendant measuring .88 of an inch wide and 1.38 inches long. The brooch measures 2.5 inches wide, 3.5 inches long and .5 of an inch high. On the back is a hook on the top to attach to a necklace to wear as a pendant. Lastly, the Schreiner oval signature plaque inscribed Schreiner New York is on the back of one marquise stone by the glass pendant. Very very fine to excellent condition. German born jewelry designer Henry Schreiner opened his own jewelry manufacturing company in 1951, after having worked at the Dior fashion house with Norman Norrell and Pauline Trieger. Henry’s daughter Terry and her husband Albert Ambros joined the business in 1953. Henry died in 1954, and Terry and Albert continued his work. In the 1950s and 1970s, many stars shone in Schreiner jewelry. Among them – Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Bette Davis, and other celebrities. The value and exclusivity of Schreiner Jewelry is undoubted and, accordingly, increases their collectibility. Firstly, Schreiner craftsmen made high-quality jewelry with unusual designs and in small quantities. Second, handmade. Thirdly, they used stones...

A rare and unusual design signed Schreiner, New York brooch from the 1950s. Charcoal grey gun metal patina on the metal. The design features three large faceted and clear crystal 1.13 inch diameter cabochons set into a domed mounting. The cabochons are held in place by dog tooth prongs, a noted construction tool of Schreiner. Additionally, there are four large dark copper brown rhinestone accents and three curved pearl set arms radiating from the center brown rhinestone. A truly unusual design. On the back of one copper brown rhinestone is the oval Schreiner signature plaque inscribed Schreiner New York. Lastly, the brooch measures 2.63 inches wide and .75 of an inch high. German born jewelry designer Henry Schreiner opened his own jewelry manufacturing company in 1951, after having worked at the Dior fashion house with Norman Norrell and Pauline Trieger. Henry’s daughter Terry and her husband Albert Ambros joined the business in 1953. Henry died in 1954, and Terry and Albert continued his work. In the 1950s and 1970s, many stars shone in Schreiner jewelry. Among them – Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Bette Davis, and other celebrities. The value and exclusivity of Schreiner Jewelry is undoubted and, accordingly, increases their collectibility. Firstly, Schreiner craftsmen made high-quality jewelry with unusual designs and in small quantities. Second, handmade. Thirdly, they used stones...

An absolutely stunning and rare color combination Schreiner, New York brooch from the 1950s. The brooch is unique in its use of amber brown and honey caramel color un-foiled glass ca...

A typical brooch, fully set with cut rhinestones and set with the prong setting. A typical brooch, fully set with cut rhinestones and set with the prong setting. The brooch is worked in 2 levels. The lower level with a 1.5 cm cut rhinestone surrounded by 12 smaller rhinestones. The upper level are like 2 hemispheres. Worked very nicely. Signed "Schreiner NY...

Collectible Schreiner Ruffle Brooch with signature kite shaped stones and a central cabochon all in tones of pale citrine crystal. Elaborate 2 tier c...

A large brooch and matching earrings in subtle and sophisticated colours of grey blue, steel grey and aurora borealis, from Schreiner of New York, typical of their glamorous design a...

Lovely Schreiner Aquamarine and Topaz Set set in japanned metal from the 1950's. Dome form brooch with matching clip earrings. The blue glass stones are all set upside down (as Schreiner does) and the sherry colored stones with points down. 1950's USA. Signed Schreiner...

A beautiful, lush 'cluster' brooch, by Schreiner of New York, always a sign of glamour and style. Modest in size but rich and hue and design, varied shades of blues are set in gilded...

This beautiful brooch with a large clear central stone, surrounded by sapphire, smokey quartz and topaz pastes of assorted shapes, and pearl highlights, is a very typical Schreiner p...