Pearl Grapes Pin Appraisal

Vintage Gold-Tone and Faux Pearl Grapes Brooch

This is a vintage costume jewelry brooch designed in the motif of a cluster of grapes. The piece features approximately 16 creamy-white faux pearls of uniform size, arranged in a tapered triangular formation to represent fruit. The pearls exhibit a soft luster and are set into personal gold-tone metal cups. At the top of the cluster, there are two textured gold-tone metal leaves with detailed veining and scalloped edges, along with a small curled metal vine or tendril detail. One additional faux pearl is nestled between the leaves at the crown. The gold-tone finish has a bright, yellow-gold appearance with a brushed or textured finish on the foliage to provide contrast against the smooth pearls. In terms of condition, the pearls appear to maintain their nacre coating well, with no obvious peeling or deep scratches visible from the front. The metalwork shows no signs of significant tarnish or structural damage. Based on the style and construction, this piece likely dates from the 1960s to 1980s, a period when botanical and fruit motifs were highly popular in costume jewelry. No visible maker's marks are present in the frontal view, but the craftsmanship suggests a mid-tier mass-produced fashion accessory from that era. The overall aesthetic is classic and representational, characteristic of traditional costume jewelry design.