Materials and Features:

• Pink abalone shell inlay silver-tone nouveau tulip flower brooch

Type: Standard roll over catch

Age/Origin: 1960’s - 1980’s

Marks: Duri©

The Story: Located in New Jersey, Duri is currently a well known provider of jewelry service in Plainfield. Incorporated in the 1960s, the company known for high quality handmade costume jewelry ceased to exist in the 1980s. Noteworthy, in 2000 the Duri brand was registered again as the Jewelers-Retail in 249 E Front St, the Plainfield, the New Jersey 07060. According to sources, its current owner is Chris Yi.Produced in 1960-1980’s decorations represent beautiful Art Deco & Art Nouveau revival pieces. The design feature of this brand is geometric shapes, clean lines, art deco and modernist style, as well as the use of abalone shells and mother of pearl along with pewter and alloys of silver and gold tone. Thanks to this, handmade jewelry of this brand has a specific, characteristic and easily recognizable style. Also, vintage decorations of this brand are quite rare, and have a collection value that will increase every year.

Measurements:

• Dimensions: Approx. 2.5”

Condition: Small part of the abalone is missing to one panel, otherwise in great condition - discounted in price.