Brushed Gold-Tone Puffy Heart Necklace Pendant

This item is a dimensional 'puffy' heart pendant suspended on a fine link chain. The heart features a prominent rounded, convex three-dimensional form, typical of mid-to-late 20th-century costume jewelry styles. Its surface is characterized by a distinct brushed or satin matte finish, which creates soft light diffusion rather than a high-reflective mirror shine. The metal appears to be a gold-tone alloy or gold-plated base metal, exhibiting a warm yellow hue. The pendant is constructed as a slider style, with the chain passing directly through a lateral aperture in the upper lobe of the heart rather than using a traditional external bail. Regarding condition, the piece shows visible surface wear including fine linear scratches and minor scuffs consistent with frequent use and contact with the chain. There is a slight darkening or patina in the recessed areas, which may indicate silver-gilt (vermeil) or simply age-related oxidation of a base metal. The accompanying chain is a classic cable link design, which appears delicate in proportion to the weight of the pendant. No designer hallmarks or karat stamps are visible from this primary angle, suggesting it may be a boutique costume piece or a minimalist contemporary design dating from the 1980s to the early 2000s.