Vintage-Style Antiqued Silver Rhinestone Floral Brooch

This item is a decorative floral brooch featuring an asymmetrical, spray-style arrangement of various sized blossoms and leaves. The piece is constructed from a base metal, likely a zinc alloy or pewter, with a heavy antiqued silver-tone finish. Centrally located is a large, faceted smoky grey or 'hematite' colored glass crystal, which serves as the focal point. Surrounding this central stone are several smaller flowers of varying detail; the larger petals exhibit fine linear texturing (striations) while smaller florets are accented with clear round-cut rhinestones in their centers. The metalwork displays significant deliberate oxidation in the recessed areas to enhance the dimensional detail of the petals and foliage. The construction appears to be cast metal with glued-in stones. Regarding condition, the piece shows minor surface scratches consistent with handling, and the antiqued finish appears stable without significant flaking, though there is a light patina typical of mid-to-late 20th-century costume jewelry. While no maker's mark is visible from the front, the style is reminiscent of costume pieces from the 1980s or 1990s designed to emulate Victorian or Edwardian mourning jewelry. The craftsmanship is standard for high-quality mass-produced boutique jewelry, showing crisp casting lines and secure stone placement.