Vintage D'Orlan Wasp Pin

Brooch is in excellent used condition, with minor surface scratches due to age. Brooch is gold toned Whale Shape of a Wasp with beautiful faux diamond wings with faux blue stone accents and a polished gold toned frame. Pin back is sharp and ready to wear. D’Orlan Jewellery Ltd. was founded in Toronto, Canada by Maurice Bradden in 1957. Mr. Bradden after moving to Toronto, Canada established his own company producing his own brands of jewellery along with producing costume jewellery exclusively for the Boucher Company. Marcel 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 jewellery being produced from the Boucher moulds by D’Orlan is of high quality. 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 including perfumes). See photos for measurements I don't know much else about this brooch as I'm selling it on behalf of another party. I'm also not able to be extremely flexible on offers as I am selling this on behalf of someone else. Questions? Please ask prior to purchase.