Turquoise Pin Appraisal

Vintage Faux Turquoise Drop Pin/Brooch

This item is a vintage pin or brooch featuring an oval-shaped faux turquoise cabochon with a teardrop-shaped faux turquoise dangle. The main oval stone, likely made of glass or resin, showcases a mottled or 'spiderweb' matrix pattern in shades of light blue, teal, and cream or light brown, mimicking natural turquoise. It is set within a gold-toned metal frame that features a twisted rope or cable design around its perimeter, providing a decorative border. The oval piece is attached to a smaller, gold-toned jumped ring, from which suspends a teardrop-shaped faux turquoise stone. This dangle stone exhibits a similar blue-green hue with a lighter, marbled pattern, and is held by three small gold-toned prongs at its top and three at its base. The overall metal appears to be a base metal with a gold-tone plating, showing minor wear consistent with vintage costume jewelry. There are no visible maker's marks or signatures in the provided image. The style suggests a mid-20th century aesthetic, possibly dating from the 1950s to 1970s, characteristic of costume jewelry of that era, often inspired by Southwestern designs but manufactured for broader appeal. The condition appears good for its age, with no apparent chips or cracks on the stones, and the metal showing only slight surface wear or tarnishing that would be expected. The craftsmanship is typical for mass-produced costume jewelry, focusing on visual appeal rather than precious materials.