Marcel Boucher Sterling Vermeil Ribbon Brooch With Rhinestones

This ornate brooch is an early piece done by designer Marcel Boucher in the 1930s or 1940s.  It is done in Sterling vermeil (Sterling silver that is plated with gold) and features 44 clear rhinestones.  His jewelry is considered "high end" and is very collectible.  Boucher was born in Paris in 1898 and relocated to the United States in the 1920s to work for Cartier's New York City division.

In 1937, Boucher started his own costume jewelry company which was located in Manhattan on 304 East 23rd Street.  His workshop was 10,000 square feet and the production floor was partitioned with wire mesh so he could see and manage everything from his office.


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Thank you to the following website(s) for the historical content of this blog post:


Antiquing Online. Retrieved 3/22/2011 from http://www.antiquingonline.com/jewelry-designers.htm

Guyot Brothers. Retrieved 3/22/2011 from http://www.guyotbrothers.com/jewelry-history/jewelry-hall-of-fame/marcel-sandra-boucher/Boucher1.htm