RARE!! Vintage SIGNED Phister Brooch w/INTERCHANGEABLE Shamrock Charm!

Oh, this is a goody! This is a RARE yet well-known brooch among costume jewelry fans! Having been made by American company Phister Enterprises, Inc. from 1996-1998 ONLY is what made this brand known among collectors of vintage jewelry. In fact, the only design created by Phister Enterprises is this classic gold tone bow brooch pin! Originally sold with a set of seven charms, each made from gold tone alloy and enamel. The adorable detailed charms depict our most popular US holidays – Christmas, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Independence Day, Halloween and Thanksgiving. Owners looked forward to changing the charms with the holidays - you can look forward to collecting the other six - they are rare, but they are out there! Incorporated in 1996, Phister Enterprises, Inc. was a family business of Kimberley Phister (President) and Rita Sayre Phister. Riverside California based wholesale jewelry and service company Phister Enterprises, Inc. sadly closed in the early 2000s. The marking on the back of each item includes “Phister Ent”, year of manufacture, and a copyright sign. This one is from the first year of production, 1996! In perfect condition.