Vintage Art Nouveau Style Gold Tone Brooch Pin with Large Faceted Smoky Quartz Rhinestone by Sphinx c1950

This stunning Sphinx brooch pin, dating from around the 1950s, showcases a large, faceted smoky quartz rhinestone crystal set in an intricate gold-tone frame adorned with elegant scrolls and leaves in classic Art Nouveau style. Measuring approximately 6.2 cm by 5.2 cm, this impressive oval brooch is a true statement piece. In excellent vintage condition, it shows no signs of damage and is both signed and numbered by the maker.

The Sphinx Jewellery Company, based in the UK, was renowned for producing high-quality costume jewellery from the 1940s to the 1990s. Their pieces were known for their craftsmanship, detailed designs, and luxurious use of rhinestones and intricate metalwork. Sphinx jewellery is highly collectible today, recognised for its blend of elegance and bold design that echoes the finest of vintage fashion.

This brooch is a perfect example of Sphinx's artistry, offering both the glamour of a bygone era and the timeless allure of Art Nouveau. A must-have for collectors and vintage enthusiasts alike!