Rare Gripoix Brooch with Coral and Blue Turquoise Glass Paste and Rhinestones feed-agegroup-adult Their costume pieces were primarily

Their costume pieces were primarily set in silver and were all marked KP

natural and is from Colombia

This piece would have originally been worn as a gentleman’s tie or cravat pin but looks equally fabulous today on a lapel

It looks beautiful on a lapel or even a hat

fading into the past

Rare Gripoix Brooch with Coral and Blue Turquoise Glass Paste and Rhinestones feed-agegroup-adult Their costume pieces were primarilyThe Gripoix Brooch, produced in France, features golden metal and stunning blue and coral glass paste. While unbranded, this piece dates back to the 1950s and was created in the Gripoix atelier (showcased in the Les Paruriers books on page 151.) Unlike mass produced costume jewellery, Gripoix glass is painstakingly hand crafted and has been since its establishment in 1868. Luxury fashion houses such as Chanel, Dior, and Givenchy often utilise Gripoix