~ Founded by Jerry De Nicola in 1957, De Nicola produced beautifully crafted, fine quality costume jewelry during the late 1950's and early 1960's. The company soon became part of the Capri Jewelry Company before ceasing operations altogether in 1973. De Nicola jewelry was never plentiful, and, because of its superior quality, workmanship and designs, it is now highly collectible. Indeed, it's rare to find these pieces on the market at all nowadays.

~ De Nicola had a series of astrological jewelry and had created a brooch for each of the 12 zodiac signs. This goat is the brooch for Capricorn, and it is exquisite! The base metal is thickly plated with gold, over which are stripes of plum and green enamel on the neck and horns.

~ Bright, pavé-set, faux diamonds mark the goat's beard, ears, eye and tail, as well as the stars in the heavens. These stones have been set into thickly plated rhodium metal which really makes their brilliance jump out!

~ The goat has a lovely carved, faux coral face, and a faux jade, melon-carved body

~ Measures 2 1/2" high by 1 1/4" wide

~ Signed on the reverse "DeNicola".

c. 1960, in mint condition, a rare and delightful piece, these zodiac pins are coveted by collectors and do not often reach the market.

Price = $365.00 b 3, d-j

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