Vintage Rhinestone Wreath Brooch

This item is a vintage rhinestone brooch, designed in an open circular or wreath-like form. The brooch features numerous faceted round and some square or cushion-cut clear rhinestones, exhibiting a slightly warm, yellowish hue often seen in older rhinestones or due to aging of the foil backing. The stones are set in what appears to be a silver-tone metal, likely a base metal alloy, with prong settings securely holding each stone. The construction suggests a layered design, with larger, more prominent round rhinestones forming an outer circle, interspersed with smaller stones—some round, some possibly square—creating an inner ring or supporting structure. The workmanship appears to be of reasonable quality for costume jewelry of its era, with individual prongs visible around each stone. A simple pin-back closure is visible, indicative of a classic brooch design. General wear consistent with its age is observable, including minor tarnishing of the metal and a slight dullness or 'clouding' in some of the rhinestones, though they retain good sparkle. There are no obvious missing stones or major damage, suggesting it has been reasonably well-preserved. Based on its style and materials, it likely dates from the mid-20th century, possibly the 1940s to 1960s, a period known for its elaborate and sparkling costume jewelry. No visible maker’s marks or signatures are discernible from the provided images.

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