This breathtaking vintage set from Marcel Boucher showcases exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance. The brooch features a delicately carved faux ivory rose securely screwed into its goldtone stem, a hallmark of Boucher’s superior construction and covered under U.S. Patent 266,8341 — an innovation that exemplified his precision engineering during the early 1960s. The goldtone leaves shimmer with a beautifully textured finish, revealing subtle movement and lifelike detail.
The matching clip-on earrings mirror the same intricate artistry, with softly curved petals and gentle dimension. Each rose is a miniature sculpture — creamy, luminous, and rich with realism — embodying the grace of mid-century couture jewelry design.
• Designer: Marcel Boucher
• Design Number: 7083
• Patent: U.S. Patent 266,8341
• Era: Circa 1960–1962
• Material: Carved thermoplastic (faux ivory) rose, textured goldtone metal
• Measurements:
◦ Brooch: 3 inches tall × 1 3/8 inches wide
◦ Earrings: 1 3/8 inches tall × 1 inch wide
• Type: Demi-parure – brooch and clip-on earrings
• Markings: Signed BOUCHER with design number 7083
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Roses are pristine — no chips, cracks, or discoloration. Light gold loss on reverse consistent with gentle age and care.
• Construction: Brooch rose securely screwed into stem — not glued — a patented feature of Boucher’s exceptional build quality.
Collector’s Note:
This carved rose set belongs to Boucher’s late 7000-series floral designs — an era that embodied refined realism and couture-level finish. The inclusion of U.S. Patent 266,8341 highlights Boucher’s mechanical ingenuity, where even aesthetic beauty was supported by innovative engineering. The textured leaves and sculpted petals are distinctly Boucher: elegant, dimensional, and meticulously crafted. Complete and well-preserved sets like this are highly collectible and continue to appreciate among mid-century jewelry connoisseurs.
