A beautifully sculptural vintage bow brooch that balances elegance with bold presence. Designed as a flowing ribbon tied mid-motion, this piece sparkles from every angle with clear, light-catching rhinestones set both within the openwork interior and along the outer edges of the bow. The result is dimensional, intentional, and undeniably glamorous.
The gold-tone metalwork is rich and substantial, giving the brooch weight and structure, while the rhinestones remain bright, clean, and perfectly set. Though unsigned, the quality speaks clearly — from the thickness of the metal to the precision of the stone placement and the secure fold-over clasp on the reverse.
This is not a delicate accent — it is a statement brooch, designed to be noticed.
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Era: Mid-Century Vintage
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Metal: Gold tone
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Stones: Clear rhinestones (inside and outside ribbon design)
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Closure: Fold-over clasp
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Signature: Unsigned
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Condition: Excellent vintage condition
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Width: Approximately 3 inches
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Height: Approximately 2½ inches
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Pin length: Approximately 2¼ inches
Styling Note
Wear this brooch where it can command attention — pinned to a structured blazer, a classic wool coat, or even styled high on the shoulder of a simple black dress. It also photographs beautifully for evening wear and special occasions, where the bow motif reads timeless rather than playful.
Collector's Note
Large-scale bow brooches with this level of construction and rhinestone clarity are increasingly collectible. The thickness of the metal, the openwork design, and the full stone coverage place this firmly in the higher tier of vintage costume jewelry. Unsigned pieces of this caliber were often produced by skilled workshops supplying luxury department stores during the mid-century era
Some pieces don’t whisper.
They arrive fully formed — confident, luminous, and unforgettable.
