Vintage Hattie Carnegie Insect Brooch, Faux Pearl, 1960s Vintage Jewelry

*Description: This is a great insect brooch by Hattie Carnegie from the 1960s. It is gold plated with a faux pearl. It is gold plated with some wear around the edges. See photos for details. This would be a great addition to your vintage jewelry collection or make a great vintage gift! Born in 1886, Hattie Carnegie began her jewelry line in 1939 and continued through 1970. In 1939, she began marketing jewelry to coordinate with her fashions. Many talented artists designed Carnegie jewelry. Some of the best loved Carnegie pieces are from her theme collections. Her most common marks are “Hattie Carnegie” in script, “Carnegie”, and “HC” in a diamond oval frame, which is rare. Carnegie passed away in 1956 but her jewelry continued to be manufactured until 1970 with Kenneth J. Lane being one of the head designers. This information was shared in Julia C Carroll’s book Costume Jewelry 101 and the website: Researching Costume Jewelry History, Jewelry Marks, Fashion Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry Research, Jewelry Signatures. *Approximate Measurements: Length - 1 Inch, Width - 1 1/4 Inches *Condition: Good vintage condition. Will see signs of wear under magnification. See photos for details. *Hallmark: Carnegie *Item E 5634