Hattie Carnegie Brooch ~ What type of "stone" is this?

by Shirley
(Roanoke, VA)

Hattie Carnegie Brooch

Hattie Carnegie Brooch

This brooch is signed Hattie Carnegie. I've seen this type of center stone in other costume jewelry but don't know what it is actually called or what gemstone if any it is supposed to resemble.


Can you tell me what this "stone" is called and what it is? It looks like some kind of foil or gold leaf was used.

Also, can you tell me anything about this particular brooch?

Thank you!

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Clown brooches from Hattie Carnegie and Kenneth Jay Lane that are alike?

I have ran across several brooches that Hattie Carnegie and KJL have the exact same thing. Are these fakes or did they actually do identical clown brooches? The first 2 pictures are Hattie Carnegie brooches, and the last 2 are Kenneth Jay Lane brooches. Thank you

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Hattie Carnegie very early HC mark necklace

by Karen
(MA. USA)

Hello, I have this huge gorgeous rhinestone necklace with an early pre-WW2 mark on the clasp. I am trying to determine if the clasp is a replacement or not. The necklace definitely dates to late 30'-early 40's as does this clasp but I'd like opinions if they are original.
I was wondering about the clasp being oval white the other stones are octagon but the flow of the necklace looks better with an oval clasp. There is alot of wear to the finish but the wash and base metal seem to match I have researched everywhere but can't even find a clasp like this to compare. Thank you for any help.

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Hattie Carnegie Bird & Nest Trembler Ring

by Celine
(Australia)

Hi, I am trying to find out what the value is of my HC bird nest Trembler ring is. Can you please help determine the approximate sale price?

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Hattie Carnegie Brooch, whats it worth & what year made?

by Jo Ann
(Washington)


Hi, I have a lovely blue pin with seed pearls around the outside of the pin, it also has a round circle in back with the name written in cursive, what is the year & whats it worth

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Hattie Carnegie counterfeits

Hattie Carnegie brooch

Hattie Carnegie brooch

What, if any, are the easily noticeable differences between genuine Hattie Carnegie brooches and fakes. An acquaintance believes this brooch is by Hattie Carnegie. Is it?

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Question about Hattie Carnegie

I would like to know if Hattie Carnegie signed all her pieces? I have a piece exactly like one of hers I saw in a book but it is nor signed.

Thank You,
Diane

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