An original Hattie Carnegie demi-parure featuring a sculptural brooch and matching clip-on earrings, designed in the mid-20th century. The set is executed in richly textured gold-tone metal with dimensional leaf motifs, pavé-set clear rhinestones, and vibrant turquoise-colored cabochon beads arranged in dense, floral clusters.
The brooch presents as a bold, wreath-like form with layered metalwork and a striking central field of turquoise cabochons, while the earrings echo the motif at a slightly smaller scale for balance and wearability. The contrast between the matte, brushed gold finish and the high-polish stones is characteristic of Carnegie’s elevated costume jewelry production, which bridged couture aesthetics and collectible design.
This is a classic example of Hattie Carnegie’s sophisticated post-war style—ornate yet disciplined, decorative yet architecturally composed.
Designer: Hattie Carnegie
Type: Demi-parure (brooch and clip-on earrings)
Materials: Gold-tone metal, clear rhinestones, turquoise-colored cabochon beads
Closure: Secure pin back (brooch); clip-on backs (earrings)
Era: Circa 1950s–1960s
Condition: Very good vintage condition; light age-appropriate wear consistent with period costume jewelry
Turquoise elements are decorative cabochons typical of mid-century costume jewelry. No claims are made regarding natural turquoise unless independently verified.
Hattie Carnegie jewelry is highly regarded for its design quality and association with American high fashion. Complete or matched sets—particularly those incorporating bold color, rhinestone work, and sculptural metal—are increasingly sought after by collectors and stylists.
An original Hattie Carnegie demi-parure featuring a sculptural brooch and matching clip-on earrings, designed in the mid-20th century. The set is executed in richly textured gold-tone metal with dimensional leaf motifs, pavé-set clear rhinestones, and vibrant turquoise-colored cabochon beads arranged in dense, floral clusters.
The brooch presents as a bold, wreath-like form with layered metalwork and a striking central field of turquoise cabochons, while the earrings echo the motif at a slightly smaller scale for balance and wearability. The contrast between the matte, brushed gold finish and the high-polish stones is characteristic of Carnegie’s elevated costume jewelry production, which bridged couture aesthetics and collectible design.
This is a classic example of Hattie Carnegie’s sophisticated post-war style—ornate yet disciplined, decorative yet architecturally composed.
Designer: Hattie Carnegie
Type: Demi-parure (brooch and clip-on earrings)
Materials: Gold-tone metal, clear rhinestones, turquoise-colored cabochon beads
Closure: Secure pin back (brooch); clip-on backs (earrings)
Era: Circa 1950s–1960s
Condition: Very good vintage condition; light age-appropriate wear consistent with period costume jewelry
Turquoise elements are decorative cabochons typical of mid-century costume jewelry. No claims are made regarding natural turquoise unless independently verified.
Hattie Carnegie jewelry is highly regarded for its design quality and association with American high fashion. Complete or matched sets—particularly those incorporating bold color, rhinestone work, and sculptural metal—are increasingly sought after by collectors and stylists.
