Composition: gold-plated metal, crystals, enamel Production method: handmade Condition: very good Dimensions: 3 x 2.5 cm Color: gold, black Marking: St John logo (“CS”) Country: USA Period: 1995-2000 Market value ( bumblebee models): €100–150
St. John brooches, especially enameled insect shapes, are sought after by collectors – both for their quality and their distinctive design. Ladybug brooches are one of the most commonly recognized shapes. Collectors value thematic figurative brooches (insects, animals, flowers); large enameled shapes with glass or crystals; old markings (the “CS” logo, without the word “St. John” – as in this brooch).
Founded in 1962 by spouses Mary and Robert Gray, “St. John” is a popular US brand. The company, located in Southern California (USA), began producing jewelry in the early 1980s. When creating jewelry, craftsmen used high-quality matte and shiny metals, 24-carat gold plating, Austrian Swarovski crystals, and artificial pearls. It should be noted that the high-quality enamels that cover “St. John” jewelry do not crack even after many years of use. The jewelry sold by “St. John,” complementing their ready-to-wear lines, largely followed fashion trends. In the 1980s and 1990s, “St. John” created jewelry marked with a stylized “CS” logo. More information: www.worthpoint.com/dictionary/p/jewelry/-american/st-john-jewelry
