Materials and Features:

• Pearlized Lucite Panel: Dense molded acrylic thermoplastic insert displaying a multi-layered pearlized emulsion swirl effect engineered to replicate natural abalone shell. The custom contoured insert is formed with a uniform dimensional thickness to sit precisely within the perimeter of the underlying support frame.

• Aurora Borealis Accents: Three pink shifting chaton cut crystal rhinestones displaying strong gold, violet, and rose optical refractions. The stones are secured in low profile, four prong wire cup settings stamped straight through the base plate to anchor them flush against the face.

• Wirework Pearl Array: Triple loop high tensile brass wire work structure constructed from independent heavy gauge rods. The arcs are formed into an asymmetrical sweeping spray housing three round cream glass faux pearls mounted securely onto integrated wire peg tips.

• Stamped Sheet Substrate: Heavy gauge sheet brass base plate stamped with a continuous scalloped border profile. The reverse features a uniform machine brushed satin finish and a single integrated mechanical cold bent retaining tab struck directly from the metal body.

Type: Rigid horizontal brass pin stem with an integrated round joint base and a short barrel knurled rollover safety catch.

Age/Origin: Circa 1955–1959 / West Germany (Neugablonz Export Hub).

Marks: Unsigned / Unmarked Regional Wholesale Component Blank (Definitively attributed to the Neugablonz post-war production hub based on the signature heavy gauge progressive die sheet stamping, integrated reverse cold clamp tab mechanics, and characteristic high tensile brass wire work assembly).

Other: This piece represents a classic mid-century mixed-media wholesale export blank manufactured within the specialized Bavarian jewelry assembly network. During the post-WWII European export boom, regional factories produced high volumes of unbranded components to supply North American department store chains and independent fashion houses. These items were deliberately distributed without permanent factory stamps to bypass restrictive trade tariffs and allow individual retail importers to market the inventory on unbranded paper counter display cards. Skipping a permanent die stamp on the reverse served a vital structural purpose, as forcing a heavy steel punch into the center of the pre-formed brass plate would induce localized metal stress, warping the scalloped perimeter and cracking the brittle pearlized lucite insert. The combination of the heavy gauge stamped chassis, the distinct industrial cold clamp fastening system, and the robust artisan wire loops provides an unalterable factory blueprint verifying its true West German manufacturing heritage.

Measurements:

• Weight: 11.9g

• Dimensions: 2" x 0.875"

Condition: Excellent Preservation State. The pearlized lucite insert is entirely free of hairline fractures, structural chips, or surface dulling, retaining its full original pearlescent luster. The raw brass base plate exhibits minimal micro-scratching on the satin finished reverse with zero oxidation, green verdigris, or base metal degradation. All three Aurora Borealis rhinestones display crisp facet lines without clouding or silvering loss, the wire wrapped faux pearls remain tightly anchored with uniform surface coating, and the knurled safety catch operates with flawless mechanical tension.