Vintage Gold-Tone Textured Rose Brooch

This item is a vintage botanical-themed brooch shaped like a rosebud on a short stem with a single leaf. The piece is constructed from a non-precious base metal with a heavy gold-tone plating or wash. It features a highly textured 'nugget' or sand-cast finish across the petals and stem, which was a popular design choice in mid-20th-century costume jewelry to provide depth and diffuse light. The rosebud is sculpted with tightly furled petals, showing a realistic three-dimensional form. A single serrated leaf extends from the stem, displaying fine vein detailing under the textured surface. The color is a consistent warm yellow gold throughout, though there appears to be slight darkening or patina in the recessed areas, which may indicate age-related oxidation or accumulated dust. The overall condition looks fair to good, with some visible wear to the finish on the tips of the petals and the base of the stem. This style of naturalistic floral jewelry was common from the late 1950s through the 1970s. While no maker's mark is visible from the front, the quality of the casting suggests a mass-produced but well-made vintage costume accessory.