Derosa

Founded by Ralph DeRose in New York in about 1935, DeRosa was one of the first manufacturers of good-quality costume jewelry to use local craftsmanship. Its pieces are striking in design, featuring richly colored stones with unusual cuts, and high-quality enamelwork. The floral pieces are especially good, particularly those in the retro style of Hollywood precious jeweler Paul Flato. Unfortunately, many DeRosa pieces are not marked. The signed pieces, however, are very collectible and command high prices.

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