An early Iradj Moini jewelled frog clasp brooch, 1980s, set with green cabochons and paste stones in a gold tone wirework setting

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An early Iradj Moini jewelled frog clasp brooch, 1980s, set with green cabochons and paste stones in a gold tone wirework setting, signed to a panel on the underside Iradj Moini, 8cm long, 7cm wide Born in Iran and trained originally as an architect, Iradj Moini emigrated moved to New York following the Iranian Revolution and established himself as one of the most distinctive creators of high-fashion costume jewellery of the late twentieth century. During the 1980s he designed jewellery for leading American couture houses including Oscar de la Renta , Bill Blass , Carolina Herrera and Arnold Scaasi , before launching his own label in 1989. Moini’s work is immediately recognisable for its sculptural scale and opulent use of carved hardstones, oversized cabochons, Swarovski crystals and richly gilded mounts. Drawing inspiration from Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Persian decorative traditions, his hand-assembled creations often depict exotic birds, insects and fantastical animals, each intended as a unique work rather than a mass-produced design.