Vintage Turquoise Brooch

a stunning vintage D&E (DeLizza & Elster) faux turquoise rhinestone fringe brooch. This type of brooch features a central element, in this case, a cluster of stones, surrounded by dangling strands of rhinestones that create a beautiful piece. Juliana is a specific line of D&E jewelry produced in the late 1960s, identifiable by a hang tag bearing that name, though the tags were only used for a short time. Since most D&E jewelry was not marked with a permanent signature, collectors often identify D&E and Juliana pieces based on characteristic construction techniques and design elements. Some of these identifying characteristics include: Five-link construction on bracelets. "Figure eight" puddling in the soldering on the reverse. Prong-set stones. Specific dangles and rivets. Certain stone cuts and colors. Your brooch features the dangling rhinestone fringe that is characteristic of some D&E designs, particularly those associated with the Juliana line. It's a beautiful example of vintage costume jewelry.