06/02/2026
One of Verdura’s earliest and most popular styles was the Ray Brooch, introduced in 1940. An atomic ornament of yellow gold rays wrapped in diamond knots, the Ray Brooch was favored by style icons like Millicent Rogers, Princess Natalie Paley, and Babs Simpson.
Years later, Verdura returned to the theme of the sunburst, incorporating his vibrant rays into the design of a compact. In this iteration, a gleaming sun was set against a yellow gold backdrop.
The Sun motif continues to inspire the House today, its exuberant rays now emblazoned on a modern pendant, cuff, and earclips.