Citrine Colored Brooch Appraisal

Vintage Rhinestone and Citrine-Colored Leaf Bar Brooch

This item is a petite vintage bar brooch, measuring approximately 1.5 to 2 inches in length. It is constructed from a silver-toned base metal, likely rhodium-plated brass or pot metal, featuring a central floral or cruciform decorative element. The centerpiece consists of four round-cut clear rhinestones in prong settings surrounding a central circular mount. Notably, the central stone is missing, revealing the darkened foil or adhesive backing underneath. Flanking the center are two pairs of marquise-shaped or 'eye-shaped' elements that resemble leaves or petals, finished in a pale yellow or citrine-colored enamel or chatoyant glass. The piece shows significant signs of age and wear; the metal exhibits oxidation and darkened areas typically associated with vintage costume jewelry from the mid-20th century. One of the leaf sections shows a small chip or loss of pigment on the far right. The overall craftsmanship is characteristic of mass-produced fashion jewelry from the 1950s or 1960s, featuring common prong settings and a standard horizontal pin back (visible on the left). The lack of a clear maker's mark in this view suggests it may be an unsigned piece from a larger costume jewelry manufacturer.