Vintage Clear Rhinestone Starburst Brooch

This is a vintage multi-tiered costume jewelry brooch featuring a starburst or snowflake design. Structurally, the piece is composed of a central round faceted rhinestone surrounded by two layers of pear-cut (teardrop) clear rhinestones set in a non-precious metal base, likely silver-tone pot metal or rhodium-plated brass. The upper tier consists of smaller pear-shaped stones angled inward, while the lower tier features larger stones extending outward to create the star points. Each stone is individually secured with visible metal prongs, a hallmark of mid-20th-century quality costume jewelry. The stones appear to be foil-backed glass which enhances their brilliance, although some yellowing or 'graying' is visible in certain stones, indicating age-related degradation of the foil backing or moisture infiltration. The overall construction is robust, utilizing a layered soldered frame typical of the 1950s or 1960s. No maker's mark is visible from the front view, but the craftsmanship is consistent with brands like Weiss, Eisenberg, or Trifari from the mid-century era. Minimal metal wear is present on the prongs, and the facets of the glass stones show light surface abrasions consistent with use.