Vintage Rhinestone Border Horse Cameo Brooch

This is a vintage oval-shaped costume jewelry brooch featuring an equestrian-themed center portrait. The item measures approximately 1.5 to 2 inches in height. It consists of a large, flat, milky-white glass or porcelain cabochon at the center, decorated with a transfer-printed or hand-painted depiction of two horse heads in profile face-to-face, utilizing various shades of chestnut and brown. The center is surrounded by a halo of individually claw-set clear glass chaton rhinestones. The metal frame appears to be a silver-toned base metal, possibly rhodium-plated or costume-grade white metal, showing significant signs of oxidation and patina particularly around the individual stone prongs. The stones themselves show varying levels of brilliance, with some exhibiting 'graying' or darkening due to age and moisture. Stylistically, this piece likely dates to the mid-20th century, specifically the 1950s or 1960s, a period when novelty equestrian jewelry was popular. No maker's marks are immediately visible from the front view, and the craftsmanship suggests a mass-produced but charming mid-market costume accessory. The condition is fair to good, with notable darkening of the adhesive or metal foil backing on the rhinestones, consistent with long-term storage.