1940s Rhinestone and Red Gemstone Diamond-Shape Brooch fitted_jacket The bust is satin made

The bust is satin made from 100% silk and it is fully lined in 100% silk

There is a keyhole element too that may have been added to narrow the arm opening but remove the holding stitches and this opens up if you prefer a wider arm hole

turquoise and cobalt blue over moss and forest green

cobalt blue and yellow thread

The dress is trimmed with off-white crochet around the neckline

1940s Rhinestone and Red Gemstone Diamond-Shape Brooch fitted_jacket The bust is satin madeThis original 1940s costume brooch features a very large number of clear, brilliant cut rhinestones, all individually prong set. The large central stone emulates a ruby and they are set into silver toned metal. At the rear, the brooch is secured with a functioning C clasp. An unsigned beauty of excellent quality and in very good vintage condition. Commensurate with age, there is some wear to the silver toned metal on the rear not visible when worn.