Vintage Rhinestone Brooch/Dress Clip

This is a vintage-style rhinestone brooch or dress clip, likely from the mid-20th century, possibly the 1940s to 1960s, indicated by its design and material choices. The piece features a central marquise-cut, clear rhinestone, which is the focal point. This central stone is flanked by two gracefully curving, intertwined bands of smaller, round-cut clear rhinestones, creating a distinctive swirling or ribbon-like motif around the center. On either side of this central arrangement, there are clusters of larger, round-cut clear rhinestones, with three visible on the left and four on the right, forming a somewhat asymmetrical yet balanced composition. The metal setting appears to be a silver-toned base metal, such as pot metal or rhodium-plated sterling silver, common for costume jewelry of the era. The rhinestones exhibit good clarity and sparkle, though some appear to have a slight yellowish tint, which could be due to age, adhesive discoloration, or the original quality of the stones. The metal shows some signs of wear, particularly along the edges and raised areas, suggesting possible loss of plating or tarnishing. There are no obvious missing stones, but the overall condition suggests it has been worn and enjoyed. The craftsmanship indicates a manufactured piece, consistent with mass-produced costume jewelry, yet it possesses a decorative elegance suitable for formal wear or accentuating garments.

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