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Ruser Baroque Pearl Cherub Pin

  • Crafted from 14K gold, this lustrous brooch is at once playful and captivating
  • This brooch from jeweler William Ruser features the designer’s signature cherub and baroque pearl
  • A famed Beverly Hills jeweler, William Russer opened his eponymous boutique on Rodeo Drive in 1947
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$5,250
Item No. 31-7722

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Description
This charming brooch from famed jeweler William Ruser features a small cherub perched atop a freshwater pearl, two of Ruser's signature trademark motifs. Ruser's cherub appears to have taken a tumble, as evidenced by his white gold bandages and a 14K gold crutch. At once playful and captivating, this brooch showcases the signature style of the celebrated jeweler. 

William Ruser and his wife opened their eponymous boutique on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills in. . .
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This charming brooch from famed jeweler William Ruser features a small cherub perched atop a freshwater pearl, two of Ruser's signature trademark motifs. Ruser's cherub appears to have taken a tumble, as evidenced by his white gold bandages and a 14K gold crutch. At once playful and captivating, this brooch showcases the signature style of the celebrated jeweler. 

William Ruser and his wife opened their eponymous boutique on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills in 1947. Ruser's 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.

1 5/8” high by 1/2” wide
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Ruser Baroque Pearl Cherub Pin
Period: 20th Century
Origin: America
Type: Brooches
Style: Retro
Stones: Pearl
Ruser Baroque Pearl Cherub Pin
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The M.S. Rau Difference

The M.S. Rau Difference

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For more than a century, M.S. Rau has offered clients a superb selection of the highest quality jewelry. From the rarest colored diamonds, to the most sublime gemstones, to the most exquisite designer jewelry, M.S. Rau houses an extraordinary collection of fine jewels to satisfy the most discerning collector. Stunning creations by Tiffany & Co., Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Harry Winston and Patek Philippe are offered alongside extreme rarities such as vivid yellow, pink and blue diamonds, coveted Burma and Kashmir sapphires and elusive Golconda diamonds prized for their fire and perfection. Iconic jewels from the Art Deco, Edwardian, Art Nouveau and Victorian periods round out the collection.

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Since 1912, M.S. Rau has been recognized as a leader in the antiques industry and today our collections of rare silver, furniture, clocks, porcelain, glass and objets d'art are second to none. Our commitment to curating the world’s most extraordinary and beautiful treasures has remained steadfast and our acquisition philosophy is simple: seek out and acquire only the very finest works whose provenance, beauty and rarity set them apart from all others. Our clients can be certain that each and every piece in our gallery has been hand-selected and carefully vetted for authenticity, condition and provenance. And, because our network of contacts spans generations, we are often able to acquire pieces that may have otherwise never been available on the market.

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