Materials and Features:

• Designer D’Orlan 22kt gold plated Swarovski crystal and black enamel dog brooch

Type: Roll-over catch

Age/Origin: 1970’s - 1980’s

Marks: ©D’ORLAN

The Story: In 1984, D’Orlan Jewelers Ltd. of Toronto, Canada formed a partnership with the Nina Ricci Enterprises of Paris, France (known throughout the world in the fashion industry for French designs and French luxury goods including perfumes). This partnership occurred due to the impression made by Maurice J. Bradden, D’Orlan’s founder because of the classic designs of high quality and the ability to develop high fashion jewelry lines that complemented the Nina Ricci image. Together the companies developed a high standard plating process that highly regarded to include a 22 karat triple-plated finish over a pewter base metal that ensures a consistency of color. This process has been incorporated into the D’Orlan and Nina Ricci jewelry lines.

Measurements:

• Dimensions: Approx. 1.5” in length x 1” wide

Condition: Very good condition