{"product_id":"vans-authentics-crown-and-crest-pin-pendant-2439-1960s-vintage-copy","title":"Vans Authentics Crown \u0026 Crest Pin \/ Pendant #2439 - 1960s Vintage","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDramatic statement piece from Vans Authentics (also seen marked \"Van S. Authentics\"), a mid-century American costume jewelry house whose pieces were sold through department stores, boutiques \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eand even landed in the Metropolitan Museum's collections. Heraldic inspiration shows with a domed crown on the top, with a laurel-wreathed shield centered with three small crowns, all anchored by crossed swords at the base. Mixed silver and gold tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe design leans hard into a royal, coat-of-arms aesthetic, bearing a resemblance to the Swedish \"Tre Kronor\" coat of arms. Wear it as a brooch, or run a chain through the hook at the top of the back to wear as a pendant; either way, it makes a statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eMarked on the back: VAN S. AUTHENTICS #2439.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2½\" long x 2½\" tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently used, no flaws noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ePart of an incredible Crown Brooch Collection, assembled over 40 years. See more from this collection in our shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a vintage item with a history of its own. Take a close look at the photos, and don't hesitate to ask questions. We want you to feel royal when you wear this.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thaler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51943863845181,"sku":"25-3 7x7x6 #21","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1469\/7848\/files\/vans-authentics-crown-5.jpg?v=1741125658","url":"https:\/\/nextstagevintage.com\/products\/vans-authentics-crown-and-crest-pin-pendant-2439-1960s-vintage-copy","provider":"NextStage Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}