Antique Filigree Brooch with Ruby Red Rhinestones & Enamel Dangle | European Gilt Brass (1930s–1940s)

This breathtaking antique brooch captures the grandeur of early European craftsmanship. Designed with a filigreed openwork base of gilt brass, it features a dramatic central ruby-red rhinestone surrounded by soft pink chatons and tiny enamel accents in crimson red. The delicate hand-applied enamel detailing and the articulated dangle give this piece a sense of movement and elegance that evokes Old-World charm.

Its construction and finish suggest a 1930s–1940s Bohemian or Austrian origin, a period known for ornate filigree jewelry exported across Europe and America. The reverse side showcases fine floral motifs, consistent with early machine-pressed filigree bases used before mid-century transition to cast molds.

Perfect for collectors who appreciate regal color palettes, this brooch wears beautifully on coats, velvet collars, and evening dresses — or framed as a miniature artwork in your vanity display.

• Origin: Likely Bohemian or Austrian

• Circa: 1930s–1940s

• Style: Filigree drop brooch with enamel and rhinestone detailing

• Finish: Antique gold-tone gilt brass

• Stones: Ruby-red and pink rhinestones; red enamel accents

• Measurements: 2” height (including dangle) × 1.5” width

• Closure: Fold-over clasp, secure and in excellent working condition

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• Condition: Excellent vintage condition; light patina consistent with age; no missing stones

Collector's Note:

Filigree jewelry from the 1930s–1940s is celebrated for its intricate openwork and delicate craftsmanship, often produced in the Bohemian and Austrian regions before World War II disrupted jewelry manufacturing. Pieces like this one — with enamel accents and articulated drops — were made in limited runs, assembled by hand, and are increasingly scarce in this level of preservation. Collectors prize these examples for their dimensional metalwork, color play between ruby and pink rhinestones, and the subtle artistry of the enameled detailing.

This brooch represents an era when European artisans blended artistry with early machine precision, resulting in wearable heirlooms that remain highly desirable today.