1950s Schiaparelli Watermelon Tourmaline Colored Brooch period_2010s The Art Deco motif is

The Art Deco motif is purple

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We think it must come from the episode where Gilligan's Marrianne forgot she wasn't Ginger -- little sexy with a little innocence added to the design

Cadet blue among other patriotic colors were used in the United States at this time to show patriotism and support for American troops both during and after WWII

as the abstract ovals merge seamlessly into flower petals

1950s Schiaparelli Watermelon Tourmaline Colored Brooch period_2010s The Art Deco motif isFantastic watermelon tourmaline brooch. Designed by the iconic Elsa Schiaparelli who was an active surrealist and friends with Salvador Dali. The asymmetrical gold metal bugle bead fringe hanging from a crescent moon shaped circle shows her versatility in combining unusual celestial art nouveau motifs with mid century design. An exquisite piece of work with an undoubtably dream like quality. Surrealism at its best! * This is costume jewelry.