Vintage Gem-Craft Black Enamel Bird of Paradise Brooch | Signed | c. 1960s

A rare signed piece from Gem-Craft — the Rhode Island studio co-founded by Gene Verri, legendary head designer for Coro during costume jewelry’s golden age. Gem-Craft primarily manufactured behind the scenes for designers including Kenneth Jay Lane and Oscar de la Renta, making their own signed pieces genuinely uncommon and increasingly sought after by collectors. This dramatic bird of paradise brooch features a sleek black enamel body in gold-tone metal with sweeping pavé rhinestone wings and tail feathers. Sculptural, bold, and unmistakably 1960s. ✦ Signed Gem-Craft on verso ✦ Black enamel body, gold-tone metal ✦ Clear pavé rhinestone wings and tail ✦ Rhinestones intact and sparkling ✦ Light vintage wear consistent with age ✦ Approximately 2.5” in length ✦ Circa 1960s Ships carefully wrapped.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ The brooch measures approximately 2 inches across and has a sturdy pin closure. The black enamel body contrasts nicely with the rhinestone detailing that catches light. No cr