1960's MARVELLA PEARL KITTY - Cute "Pearl" Belly Cat Brooch store in Goldtone with Faux Emerald Eyes - Signed "Marvella" - 1" - Like New Condition

store THIS COULD BE THE PURRFECT LITTLE BROOCH FOR YOU! Marvella was the leader for decades in the production of Faux Pearls so Exquisite, they could fool even Mother Nature. This Adorable Brooch is an example of that. A huge Faux Pearl measuring about 3/4 of an inch is set in the Cutest Goldtone Little Cat Brooch. The details in this Brooch are Absolutely Enchamting - from her little goldtone whiskers, pointed ears & curving tail to her gorgeous Faux Emerald Eyes. Like Poodles, Cats were a popular motif in the 1950's & 60's. This piece is in Like New Condition - the creamy Glass Pearl glows as though it were the real thing, the Goldtone gleams like it was 24k and the Faux Emerald eyes are as glittering as they were on the day they were set into her winsome little face. There are no scratches, scuffs tarnishing or any signs of wear - I doubt this Brooch has ever been worn & is likely "New Old Stock" (NOS). Rollover safety clasp on the back opens easily & closes securely. "MARVELLA" hallmark is clearly visible on the back. Measures 1 inch tall - the perfect size to wear on the lapel of a vintage suit, pinned to a soft cardigan or adorning a chic beret.

Founded by Sol E. Weinreich,the company that would become “Marvella” began life in 1911 as Weinrich Bros. They not only manufactured jewelry under their own “Marvella” brand, but also created inventory for other jewelry establishments also. In the 1950s the company developed a wide production of jewelry made of artificial pearls of excellent quality and changed the company name to “Marvella Pearls”, likely to reflect this. Marvella became well known for their high quality faux pearls and the excellent craftsmanship that went into their pieces. Their popularity continued to soar throughout the 1960's. Sometime between the 1950's and 1965, the company name was changed to “Marvella, Inc.” Marvella was on the “high end” of the costume jewelry industry, both in quality & price. In 1982, when they were still at the height of their popularity, the company was acquired by Crystal Brands Inc. which also owned Trifari & Monet. Crystal Brands was bought by Liz Claiborne in 2000 & production was moved out of the US.