Heart-Shaped Gemstone Brooch

This item is a decorative heart-shaped brooch pin, likely crafted from sterling silver or a silver-toned base metal. The brooch features an asymmetrical, open heart silhouette with a tapered, rounded frame. One side of the heart is pavé-set with multiple small clear round-cut gemstones, which could be crystalline zircons or small diamonds, while the opposite side remains smooth and polished. The item is held by a standard pin stem visible on the reverse side. Physically, the piece shows a significant amount of surface tarnish and dark patina, particularly around the stone settings and the inner rim of the heart, suggesting an older age or exposure to moisture. The metal shows minor surface scratches and scuffs consistent with moderate wear. The craftsmanship appears to be commercial grade from the late 20th century, typically found in mass-market jewelry collections. No visible maker's marks or fineness stamps are identifiable in the current view, but the overall style is reminiscent of romantic costume jewelry from the 1980s or 1990s. The stones exhibit a fair degree of brilliance despite some accumulated surface grime.

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