Legendary costume jewelry designer Sarah Coventry debuted this pin in the April 1968 catalogue. Featuring a botanical theme, with two overlapping leaves in a gold tone metal with spiked leaves, and a raised middle stem. The leaves themselves are a dark wood with visible grain. It's nice and heavy, almost 20 grams. They don't make 'em like they used to.
I included an image of my research in the photos and am glad to date this piece precisely.
Condition: Great, even before I cleaned it. Now it really shines. NOTE -- I have meticulously cleaned these and every other pair of earrings I have for sale, with a delicate jewelry cleaner, various brushes, and sometimes a toothpick.
Everything from My Home on Mars has been professionally cleaned and restored, and ships with a care sheet specific to the material and time period of each piece. Most things require no special maintenance, but a simple list of "do's and don'ts" ensures your item maintains its condition for years to come.
In addition to being a vintage dealer, I am a USPAP-compliant personal property appraiser. Part of that job, separate from this one, is determining the value and authenticity of every piece I examine. I'm proud to bring that high standard of ethics, expertise, and research skills to My Home on Mars, allowing peace of mind for all my customers.
