STARET leaf brooch with contrasting red and clear rhinestones set in silver colored metal

STARET leaf brooch with contrasting red and clear rhinestones set in silver colored metal.  This is signed “Staret” on the back and it was made in the 1940s.  It is a nice size at 3-1/8″ by 2-7/8″.  The red stones are beautifully  brilliant against the clear rhinestones. Staret Company made jewelry for only a brief … Continue reading “STARET leaf brooch with contrasting red and clear rhinestones set in silver colored metal”

STARET GENUINE 1940s torch brooch, an iconic and patriotic brooch with red and clear rhinestones and enamel

STARET GENUINE 1940s torch brooch, an iconic and patriotic brooch with red and clear rhinestones and blue, red and flesh pink enamel, genuine and made in the 1940s, 4-1/8″.  The only flaw is a tiny bit of enamel missing at the tips of the fingers if you turn the brooch just right so you can … Continue reading “STARET GENUINE 1940s torch brooch, an iconic and patriotic brooch with red and clear rhinestones and enamel”

STARET clear rhinestone flower bouquet brooch in a silver plated setting. no gray stones at all!

STARET clear rhinestone flower bouquet brooch in a silver plated setting, circa 1940.  It is signed “Staret” on the back and it is 3-1/4″ by 2″.  The emerald cut larger stones are really brilliant!  STARET jewelry was made for a brief period from about 1940-1947, and they were located in Chicago.  There have always been … Continue reading “STARET clear rhinestone flower bouquet brooch in a silver plated setting. no gray stones at all!”