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Ruser Baroque Pearl and Diamond Angel Brooch

  • This brooch from jeweler William Ruser features the designer’s signature cherub and baroque pearl
  • The cherub angel clutches its hands in prayer and perches atop a cloud of baroque pearls
  • Crafted from 14K gold and platinum, this lustrous brooch is at once playful and captivating
  • A famed Beverly Hills jeweler, William Russer opened his eponymous boutique on Rodeo Drive in 1947
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$24,000
Item No. 31-7721

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Playful, whimsical and unique, this beautiful brooch from famed jeweler William Ruser features the designer’s two trademark details: a baroque freshwater pearl and a mischievous cherub figure. Here, Ruser's cherub plays the character of a little angel clutching its hands in prayer and perched atop a cloud formed from a plethora of baroque pearls dotted with diamond accents. Ruser includes charming details like beautiful baroque pearl wings, a little pearl halo and sweet blue gemstone. . .
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Playful, whimsical and unique, this beautiful brooch from famed jeweler William Ruser features the designer’s two trademark details: a baroque freshwater pearl and a mischievous cherub figure. Here, Ruser's cherub plays the character of a little angel clutching its hands in prayer and perched atop a cloud formed from a plethora of baroque pearls dotted with diamond accents. Ruser includes charming details like beautiful baroque pearl wings, a little pearl halo and sweet blue gemstone eyes. Crafted from lustrous 14K gold and platinum and accented by approximately 0.75 carat of sparkling white diamonds, this brooch is both delightful and captivating, encompassing the signature style of the celebrated jeweler. 

A well-known Beverly Hills jeweler, William Ruser and his wife opened their eponymous boutique on Rodeo Drive in 1947. The Rusers’ specialty was crafting unique cherub pieces from baroque, freshwater pearls. Throughout the 1950s and 60s Hollywood starlets proudly wore Ruser’s one-of-a-kind figural pieces both on and off screen.

2 2/5” high by 1 1/2” wide
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Ruser Baroque Pearl and Diamond Angel Brooch
Period: 20th Century
Origin: America
Type: Brooches
Style: Retro
Stones: Diamonds;Pearl
The Wonderful Era of Retro Jewelry
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