VTG D’Orlan happy whale brooch

Beautiful vintage piece. Sweet happy navy blue enamel whale brooch. Rhinestone eyes and 3 rhinestones depicting spout spray. 2” wide. No signs of tarnish. D’Orlan Jewellery Ltd. was founded in Toronto, Canada by Maurice Bradden in 1957. In 1984, D’Orlan Jewellers Ltd., 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. 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 metal that ensures a consistency of colour. This process has also been incorporated into the Nina Ricci jewellery. D’Orlan and Nina Ricci costume and precious jewellery is sold throughout the world in Nina Ricci Stores, in high end department stores and boutiques.