Vintage Gold-Tone Rhinestone Heart Brooch

This is a vintage heart-shaped costume jewelry brooch, likely dating from the mid-20th century (circa 1950s-1960s). It is crafted from a gold-toned base metal and features a prominent central amethyst-colored round faceted rhinestone bezel-set in the middle. The heart silhouette is uniquely stylized with radiating, rib-like metal rays extending outward from the center, creating a sunburst or 'atomic' effect characteristic of mid-century design. The lower section of the heart narrows into a point adorned with several small, clear pavé-set round rhinestones that also arch slightly around the central purple stone. In terms of condition, the gold-tone finish shows visible signs of age-related wear, with surface scratches and a dulling of the original luster, particularly on the raised edges of the radiating rays. Some of the smaller clear rhinestones appear to have yellowed or dimmed slightly, which is common in older foil-backed stones. No maker's mark is visible from the front view, but the cast construction suggest a mass-market costume jewelry production. The craftsmanship is typical of high-quality vintage costume pieces where stones are securely set rather than simply glued. Measurements are not provided, but based on the texture of the white fabric background, it is likely a petite lapel pin size.