What era is this vintage jewelry piece from?

This piece is from the 1950s, reflecting the Mid-Century Modern style popular during that decade.

What materials are used in this brooch?

The brooch is crafted from gold-tone metal and adorned with rhinestones.

Weiss was a renowned American costume jewelry designer known for high-quality rhinestone pieces during the mid-20th century.

Mid-Century Modern jewelry features clean lines, geometric shapes, and often incorporates bold, sparkling elements like rhinestones.

It means the brooch has been well-preserved with minimal signs of wear, maintaining its original beauty and functionality.

These were my Dad's. He worked in a bank, so I am pretty sure these were gifts.

Lot of eight vintage retractable pen lot and one pencil lot. The names are Cross and Quill Co. All read Made in USA.

I know NOTHING about pens. I am not sure if I am doing something wrong to twist a few of the pens out. They all look in gorgeous shape.

Pens read as follows: (not in order of the photos)

2 Cross Century pens

Cross Gold Tipped pen

Cross pen - can not twist the pen come out

Quill Galaxie pen- cannot get the pen tip out all the way

Everglide pencil that has lead

Cross pen with round metal food? marker on clip

Cross pen- can not twist the pen out all the way

None of them write except the pencil.

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