Vintage-Style Sunburst Rhinestone and Faux Pearl Drop Earring

This item is a single costume jewelry earring featuring a post-back construction. The primary design element consists of a circular antiqued gold-tone metal bezel set with a central colorless round-cut faceted rhinestone. The bezel is embellished with small metal beads or spheres, creating a 'sunburst' or 'star' motif frequently seen in Victorian revival or mid-20th-century costume jewelry styles. Suspended from a small jump ring at the bottom of the sunburst is a single white round faux pearl drop. The metal displays a matte, darkened patina, suggesting it may be brass or an antiqued gold plating over base metal. The earring is secured with a standard clear plastic disc flange clutch back, which is a modern replacement. The overall condition shows signs of significant age and wear; there is visible tarnishing and loss of the gold-colored finish on the metal prongs and edges. The rhinestone appears slightly dull, and there are minor surface abrasions on the faux pearl laminate. No maker's marks or hallmarks are visible on the front or the small visible portion of the back. Its design suggests a late 20th-century mass-produced piece inspired by classic antique jewelry aesthetics.