Vintage Brooch Appraisal

Vintage Rhinestone Brooch/Pin

This item is a circular or slightly oval-shaped vintage brooch or pin, densely set with numerous faceted rhinestones. The overall color palette of the rhinestones appears to be clear or transparent, with some exhibiting a slightly yellowish or champagne tint, suggesting either age-related discoloration or intentional design variation. The central stone is distinct, featuring a marquise or navette cut, often referred to as an eye-shaped cut, and presents a warmer, amber-like hue compared to the surrounding clear stones. This central stone functions as a focal point, drawing the eye. The remaining rhinestones are predominantly round cut, varying slightly in size, and are clustered closely together, creating a domed or mounding effect. The setting for these stones appears to be a silver-toned metal, possibly pot metal or a similar base metal, which is largely obscured by the closely set stones. The construction suggests a cluster design, typical of mid-20th-century costume jewelry. While no specific maker's marks or signatures are discernible from the image, the style points to a potential manufacturing period between the 1940s and 1960s. The condition appears to be fair to good, with some rhinestones possibly showing minor dullness or surface wear commensurate with age, and a potential slight darkening of the metal setting visible in some areas. No obvious missing stones or significant damage are visible, indicating reasonable preservation for its estimated age. The craftsmanship appears to be of standard costume jewelry quality for its era, with individual stones securely facet-set to maximize sparkle.