Vintage Sarah Coventry 'Sultana' Brooch

This is a vintage gold-tone fashion brooch featuring a striking multi-layered floral or sunburst design. The center of the piece is cluster-set with numerous faceted amber or topaz-colored round rhinestones that create a domed effect. Radiating outward are stylized, petal-like curvilinear gold-tone metal fronds with a textured, brushed finish. Interspersed at the tips of several metal tines are small, faux-turquoise cabochons that provide a splash of opaque blue contrast. The item is illustrative of mid-20th-century costume jewelry, specifically the 1960s 'Sultana' line by Sarah Coventry. The construction consists of cast metal with a heavy gold plating and a standard pin back with a safety clasp. Its physical condition appears excellent with no visible tarnishing or plating loss on the front, and all stones and cabochons appear securely in place. The craftsmanship is typical of Sarah Coventry’s higher-end mid-century pieces, characterized by dimensional layering and the creative use of mixed textures and faux gemstones. This brooch likely dates to approximately 1965-1970.