Sculpted in richly pigmented resin, this three-piece set captures the Cattleya orchid in arrestingly lifelike detail. Each petal curves and ruffles with botanical precision, graduating from bright magenta at the tips to a deep plum at the throat, where a golden-amber tongue catches the light. The brooch commands attention at scale, while the earrings echo its drama with a quiet elegance. A remarkable example of mid-century decorative craft at its most joyful.
Pin the brooch to the lapel of a charcoal or ivory bouclé jacket, or anchor it to a wide-brimmed hat for garden party drama. The earrings alone transform a simple black shift or an olive linen blouse. Try the set together against a floral silk for a lush, botanical layering effect, or wear with emerald green for a jewel-toned statement.
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Circa: 1940 - 1970
Origin: Private Collection - Stylist's Own
Label: Unlabelled
Material: Resin, brass
Condition: Excellent commensurate with age and love
Care: Keep dry. Avoid perfume and water. Store separately to protect.
Modern Size Indicator*: OSFM
Measurements: Brooch and earrings approx. shown with 50c coin for scale.
Fixture: Brooch, pin-bar. Earrings, clip-on.
Features: Botanically detailed Cattleya orchid form, matte deep violet and magenta resin petals with amber-toned resin centre column, silver-tone pin-bar brooch fitting, silver-tone clip-on earring fittings, three-piece matching set sold together
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