Vintage Aurora Borealis Glass Cabochon Brooch & Earrings Set – Gold Tone, c.1950s–1960s

Dazzling and glamorous, this vintage brooch and earrings set captures the brilliance of mid-century costume jewelry design.

Each piece centers on a pear-shaped iridescent glass cabochon, shimmering with soft pearly opalescence. Surrounding each cabochon is a halo of faceted aurora borealis rhinestones, prong-set to catch the light with every movement. The gold-tone settings are bright and richly plated, providing the perfect contrast to the ethereal play of color across the stones.

• Brooch: Measures approximately 1 7/8 inches in height by 1 3/4 inches wide. Features a layered teardrop construction with concentric rows of rhinestones.

• Earrings: Clip-on style, each measures approximately 1 1/4 inches in height by 7/8 inch wide. Beautifully proportioned to echo the brooch.

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Stones are vibrant and intact, plating is bright with minimal age wear.

This set is an elegant nod to the glamour of the 1950s–1960s, perfect for adding sophisticated sparkle to an evening look or a touch of mid-century luxury to your collection.

• Era: c.1950s–1960s

• Materials: Glass cabochons, aurora borealis rhinestones, gold-tone metal

• Brooch: 1 7/8” height x 1 3/4” width

• Earrings: 1 1/4” height x 7/8” width, clip-on backs

• Condition: Excellent vintage

Collector's Note

Aurora borealis rhinestones, first developed in the mid-1950s in collaboration with Swarovski, quickly became a defining feature of glamorous costume jewelry. Paired here with iridescent glass cabochons, this set exemplifies the luminous, light-catching designs that defined the golden age of mid-century fashion jewelry.