Marcel Boucher Openworked Flower Brooch

• Vintage
• Goldplated
  
• 1970's
• Signed
  
• Diameter 4,5 cm 
  
  

Marcel Boucher, before establishing his name as a leading costume jewelry designer, worked for the renowned jewelry house Cartier in Paris.

He started as an apprentice and learned the intricacies of the craft at one of the most prestigious jewelry houses in the world. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in traditional craftsmanship and design processes.

The refined and luxurious style of Cartier influenced Boucher's own aesthetic sensibilities. This experience played a crucial role in his ability to create costume jewelry that could match the appearance of genuine gemstones and precious metals.

Boucher's jewelry was known for its refinement and complexity. He often used gold-plated silver and glass stones to mimic the look of real gemstones. His designs ranged from nature motifs, such as flowers and animals, to abstract and geometric forms.

Marcel Boucher's costume jewelry remains a symbol of elegance and innovation, and his work is still admired and collected by jewelry enthusiasts worldwide.