D’Orlan “Cockatiel Lovebirds On A branch” Gold Plated Colourful Jewels Brooch

D’Orlan “Cockatiel Lovebirds On A Branch” Gold Plated Brooch Vintage D’orlan signed brooch Excellent condition 22k triple-plated This beautiful creation of D’Orlan uses handset colourful Austrian crystals and Japanese glass pearls in the colours of Turquoise and Coral, and enamelled green leaves. D’Orlan was a renowned creator of high end quality jewelry. A little history: D’Orlan Jewelry Ltd. was founded in Toronto, Canada by Maurice Bradden in 1957. Bradden previously trained under the French jeweller Marcel Boucher, who established the Marcel Boucher & Cie Company, in New York City in 1937. Mr. Bradden after moving to Toronto, Canada began producing his own brand of jewelry, along with producing costume jewelry exclusively for the Boucher company. Michel Boucher died in 1966. In 1979, Marcel Boucher’s company was sold to D’Orlan Industries of Toronto, Canada. The workmanship and details on the jewelry being produced from the acquired molds of the Boucher company were of very high quality. In 1984, D’Orlan Industries formed a partnership with the Nina Ricci enterprises of Paris, France (known throughout the world in the fashion industry for French designs and French luxury goods including perfumes). Together the companies developed a high standard plating process that is highly regarded to include a 22 karat triple-plated finish over a pewter base that ensures a consistency of colour and resistant to tarnishing.