TTO 0075 Kramer Of NY Renaissance Revival Brooch Elaborate and opulent Renaissance Revival combination pendant and brooch. (there is a hook for a chain on the reverse) The piece is made of elaborately figured gold-tone metal studded with amethyst coloured rhinestones. The piece is signed 'Kramer of New York' on the reverse. All in all , a stunning example of Kramer's work. The brooch measures 1 7/8" wide and 2 7/8" deep. Kramer or Kramer of New York was a leader in making fine costume jewelry. They first used the mark around 1943, and produced jewelry using the best quality rhinestones available. The early Kramer jewelry is sought after by most ardent collectors of Kramer costume jewelry. Marked "Kramer of NY" and then "Kramer of NY City" and in the 1950s "Kramer" on oval plaque and after just "Kramer". The company also designed for Dior.