Inside Job | Schreiner New York Shadow Box Brooch (Midcentury, c. 1960's)
$425.00
Expected delivery date: November 02
All the trouble is on the inside.
Inside Job keeps her best secrets below the surface. Purple and acid green flash through a dark little maze of metal, appearing, disappearing, and changing places as the angle shifts. Schreiner packed an astonishing amount of drama into two inches, making you lean in to see how it was done.
Schreiner’s Shadow Box construction put the stones at different depths rather than neatly lining them up on the surface. Smooth lilac cabochons, faceted amethyst glass, and sharp shots of green sit inside the dark openwork setting, creating a composition that shifts from every direction.
Details
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Era: Midcentury, circa 1960s
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Origin: New York, USA
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Maker: Schreiner New York
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Collection: Shadow Box
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Material: Glass stones and silver-tone base metal
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Color: Amethyst purple, lavender, acid and olive green
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Size: Approximately 2 inches
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Style: Dimensional Shadow Box brooch
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Hallmarks: SCHREINER NEW YORK
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Condition: Good vintage condition with age-related wear and patina. There is visible localized wear and loss to the black japanned finish, exposing the underlying metal in several areas, particularly along the raised floral and openwork elements. Stones appear secure.
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Styling Notes: Pin it somewhere the depth can be seen. A black lapel, a high collar, or the shoulder of a simple dress gives all that purple and green plenty of room to work.
Please Note:
Jewelry boxes, display props, and accessories shown in photographs are for styling purposes only unless specifically identified as included in the listing.
Your piece arrives in RetroStarr packaging, ready for gifting, collecting, or making an unforgettable entrance.
Curated by Dana Sednek, GIA Graduate Gemologist and founder of RetroStarr, where each jewel is hand selected for its past lives and future attitude.
This is a vintage fine jewelry piece, made with the quality and character of a bygone era.
Handle with care. She’s decades strong, but not indestructible.
To keep her sparkling into the future:
- Store separately to avoid scratches
- Avoid soaks, dips, or harsh chemicals
- Use a soft, dry cloth for gentle cleaning, taking extra care with delicate stones and finishes
She’s lived through fashion eras, and she’s ready for whatever comes next.
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