Vintage Rhinestone Brooch with Red Center Stone

This item is a vintage-style brooch featuring a central rosette or starburst design with two dangling rhinestone chains. The main body of the brooch is crafted from a gold-toned metal, likely a base metal alloy, and exhibits a slightly dulled, aged patina, suggesting it is not new. The central element of the brooch is a faceted, round ruby-red rhinestone, which is surrounded by a halo of smaller, clear faceted rhinestones. These clear rhinestones are bezel-set or prong-set within the gold-toned metal structure. The top portion of the brooch resembles a stylized flower or star, with several pointed 'petals' or 'rays' extending outwards from the central stone cluster. Attached to the bottom of this central motif are two separate, flexible chains of uniformly sized, clear square-cut or cushion-cut rhinestones. Each chain consists of approximately five individual rhinestones, terminating with a larger, round clear rhinestone at the very bottom, giving the appearance of a decorative ribbon or tassel. The overall condition appears good for its age, with all visible rhinestones present and intact. There are no obvious chips or cracks in the stones, although some general wear and light scratching may be present on the metal surface consistent with age and use. The craftsmanship appears to be typical of costume jewelry from the mid-20th century, likely from the 1940s to 1960s, indicated by the setting style of the rhinestones and the gold-toned finish. The quality is indicative of mass-produced yet decorative costume accessories.