Who was the Maker?

Who made this gorgeous star sapphire brooch for Carole Lombard?

Image courtesy from Christies Jewels

Could this emerald necklace, featured on Christies' auction house, have been made by the same maker of Carole Lombard’s star sapphire brooch?

Where is Carole Lombard’s brooch original brooch - we may never know?

When I first saw the emerald pendant on Christie’s Jewels, I thought I had found a clue to the original maker/designer. Christie's Auction 2018 house posted a diamond and emerald brooch on Instagram - so close to the original design work we thought it had to be by the same maker.

So we reached out to Christies for the maker’s name and sadly they said it was unsigned. So our search for the original maker will continue.

Ann Waren wearing her emerald and diamond brooch as a pendant. The Adventurine

There was also an article published on The Adventurine - a must read for lovers of gemstones. Shown above a gem from Hollywood Royalty - Ann (Page) Warner, wife of the legendary Warner Brothers studio chief Jack Warner.

Carole Lombard was an American film actress particularly noted for her energetic, often offbeat roles in the screwball comedies of the 1930s. She was the highest-paid star in Hollywood in the late 1930s.

She was also noted as a collector of star sapphires.

In 1936, Universal Studios released "My Man Godfrey", in which Carole Lombard was the leading actor. In the studio image shown above, Lombard is wearing a large diamond and star sapphire brooch (jewelry designer unknown) with a beaded gown designed by Travis Banton. During this time period most glamorous actors wore their own jewelry - this was not the exception.

 
Kathleen

Kathleen Lynagh is a designer and author with a passion for creating unique, custom made jewelry that reflect elegance and individuality.
Drawing inspiration from art and nature, her designs blend timeless aesthetics with modern sensibilities. In addition to her work as a designer, Kathleen shares her insights and experiences through writing, offering a deeper look into the artistry and craftsmanship behind her creations. She strives to create jewelry that not only enhances personal style but also tells a meaningful story.

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