Arnold Scaasi was THE American designer of the 60s, dressing all of the Beautiful People, as well as most of our modern First Ladies. He went totally against the economics of that time and this, by closing his thriving Ready to Wear Boutique on 7th Avenue and becoming a couturier, when couture was virtually dead. And to complement his clothing, he designed a very few very theatrical costume jewels. I've owned and traded multiple showcases of jewelry, but this brooch is the ONLY piece of Scaasi jewelry that has passed through my hands. ENJOY.