Item Specifics

Brand: Austria

Type: Jewelry Set (Brooch & Clip-On Earrings)

Material: Molded Frosted Glass Gold Tone Metal Rhinestone

Era/Year: 1950s-1960s

Dimensions: Brooch 2.5 inches Earrings 1 inch

Origin: Austria

Model/Pattern #: Forbidden Fruit Two-Tone Pears

This set is in overall good, fully functional vintage condition with visible signs of wear and a notable historical repair. **The back of the brooch features a thick, dark solder repair securing the pin assembly to the main stem; the repair is secure and the clasp functions correctly. The frosted glass pears are fully intact with no major chips or cracks, retaining their beautiful amber-yellow two-tone gradient. The foil backing on the reverse of the glass fruit exhibits standard scuffing and minor finish loss typical of mid-century wear. The gold-tone metal hardware, particularly on the earring clips, shows areas of patina, slight verdigris in the crevices, and minor plating loss. Both earring clips have strong, functional tension.

This captivating mid-century jewelry set showcases the highly collectible craftsmanship of Austrian glass artisans. Featuring deeply dimensional, molded frosted glass pears in a rich, glowing yellow-amber two-tone gradient, the pieces masterfully mimic the look of glowing satin or sugared fruit. Marketed and beloved by collectors under the "Forbidden Fruit" moniker, these pieces evoke the poured glass style of Gripoix while remaining distinctly Austrian. The brooch is elegantly accented with carved green glass leaves and a single brilliant red rhinestone, adding a striking pop of color against the warm gold-tone stem. While standalone Austrian fruit brooches are highly sought after, finding a complete set with its original matching clip-on earrings is a genuine rarity.

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