Vintage Starburst Red Rhinestone Brooch Appraisal

Vintage Starburst Red Rhinestone Brooch

This item is a circular starburst or sunburst-style brooch featuring a multi-tiered design of deep red facets. The focal point is a large, circular red faceted stone at the center, surrounded by a halo of smaller red chaton-cut rhinestones. Extending from this central cluster are sixteen spokes, each terminating in a slightly larger round red stone, creating a radiating perimeter. The metal settings appear to be a silver-toned base metal, possibly rhodium-plated or high-quality costume alloy, with each stone held in place by fine prongs. The workmanship suggests a mid-20th-century origin, likely from the 1950s or 1960s, a period popular for this specific tiered 'cocktail' aesthetic. The overall condition appears excellent with all stones intact, vibrant color saturation, and no immediate signs of significant metal oxidation or clouding in the rhinestones. The construction showcases a classic costume jewelry technique where the individual components are soldered to a central frame, indicating mid-range to high-end vintage floral-motif craftsmanship typical of brands like Weiss or Eisner, though no signature is visible from the front view.