{"product_id":"vintage-juliana-blue-lucite-molten-metal-rhinestone-brooch-pendant-iijj-8323","title":"Vintage Juliana Blue Lucite Molten Metal Rhinestone Brooch Pendant IIJJ#8323","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA spectacular and highly distinctive vintage Juliana (DeLizza \u0026amp; Elster) brooch\/pendant featuring \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-domed cobalt blue Lucite cabochons\u003c\/strong\u003e surrounded by brilliant blue rhinestones and elaborate textured gold-tone metalwork.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most fascinating features of this piece is its unusual construction, representing what \u003cstrong\u003eFrank DeLizza himself called the “molten metal look.”\u003c\/strong\u003e In his memoir, Mr. DeLizza discusses the introduction of a \u003cstrong\u003e“new molten metal look with plastic cabochon,”\u003c\/strong\u003e describing this creative and distinctive design direction at DeLizza \u0026amp; Elster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brooch beautifully illustrates that combination. The smooth, intensely colored blue Lucite cabochons rise dramatically above irregular, heavily textured gold-tone elements. Smaller blue rhinestones are worked throughout the design, adding flashes of sparkle among the sculptural metalwork and creating wonderful depth and dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding important documentation for the Juliana collector, \u003cstrong\u003ethis specific design is pictured on page 20 of \u003cem\u003eJuliana Jewelry – The Last Generation\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e Together with Frank DeLizza's own discussion of the molten metal look, the documentation provides wonderful historical context for this unusual Juliana design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2.25 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, the piece is fitted with both a traditional pin back and a \u003cstrong\u003ependant bail\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing it to be worn either as a statement brooch or suspended from a chain as a pendant necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all Juliana jewelry offered by Our Vintage Rose Jewelry, this piece has been carefully examined and verified for authenticity. It is documented in the \u003cstrong\u003eIsItJulianaJewelry database of confirmed Juliana jewelry as IIJJ#8323.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juliana (DeLizza \u0026amp; Elster)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brooch \/ Pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabochons:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-domed cobalt blue Lucite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue rhinestones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frank DeLizza's “molten metal look”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.25 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dimensional textured and cast metal elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pin back plus pendant bail for dual wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook Documentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pictured on page 20 of \u003cem\u003eJuliana Jewelry – The Last Generation\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frank DeLizza discusses the “new molten metal look with plastic cabochon” in his memoir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirmed Juliana (DeLizza \u0026amp; Elster)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDatabase:\u003c\/strong\u003e IsItJulianaJewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIIJJ#:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8323\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Juliana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55449692602659,"sku":"ROSE-3907","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5539\/5363\/files\/bluemoltenmetalbrooch1.png?v=1786213087","url":"https:\/\/www.ourvintagerosejewelry.com\/products\/vintage-juliana-blue-lucite-molten-metal-rhinestone-brooch-pendant-iijj-8323","provider":"Our Vintage Rose Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}