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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
The Wonderful Era of Retro Jewelry
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