Gorgeous Vintage Jeweled Dome Brooch by Sphinx with Black Onyx and Multi-Color Glass Stones.

This is a beautiful intricate and very chic Glamour Sphinx Brooch.

Beautiful dimension is created by the domed shape and use of large cabochons mixed with various shapes of faceted crystals, most of these stones are open back. All set in rich textured gold tone metal mount with fancy ropework.

Stunning mix of colors, shapes and sizes of multi-colored cabochons and rhinestones creates a Spectacular mosaic and makes this Exquisite vintage pin so unique and so special.

Domed to stand out it measures approx. 2" x 1.75" x 0.75" and fastens with a safety clasp.

Authentic 1950's vintage Sphinx pin brooch marked with engraved cartouche and design serial number.

        Impeccably crafted top quality vintage designer jewelry item manufactured by the Sphinx* jewelry company.

*SPHINX: 1948-2000

Founded in 1948, The Sphinx Company was a renowned British jewelry manufacturing company that produced well made, quality constructed, and beautifully designed costume jewelry that had the look of real jewelry. In addition to a line of their own designs, they produced jewelry designs for many creatively talented artists and high-end department stores in Europe as well as the United States. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Sphinx, like a multitude of other jewelry manufacturers coming of age during the industrial revolution, also imitated the designs of other esteemed jewelry artists. While those coveted pieces were usually sold for a price only a few could purchase, Sphinx was able to use gilded instead of precious metals, along with top quality art glass and the finest Austrian and Strauss crystals-in lieu of precious gems to manufacture a quality made, modern style for it's time product, and offer it at a price the typical working-class admirer could afford.

Mark: “SPHINX” in an oval cartouche with a “LETTER AND NUMBER” in a cartouche.    

The jewelry is now becoming highly collectible since Sphinx ceased operations in the late 1990's.

Rare and Very Collectible!

Sophistication and Charm.  This fabulous and elegant Piece would make an eye-catching addition to any collection or a great gift. 

This brooch is in excellent vintage condition with mild wear.  Please look at all of the photos.  The photos are a large part of the description of the jewelry. 

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