{"product_id":"vintage-aurora-borealis-swirl-brooch-with-faux-pearls-gold-tone-mid-century-sparkle","title":"Vintage Aurora Borealis Swirl Brooch with Faux Pearls – Gold-Tone, Mid-Century Sparkle","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA radiant vintage treasure, this eye-catching brooch features an elegant marquise-shaped swirl design, alternating between lustrous faux pearls and fiery aurora borealis rhinestones. The sparkle on this piece is unreal — those heavy AB stones flash pink, gold, lilac, aqua, and topaz under the light, creating that iconic mid-century glow collectors adore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEvery stone is prong set in rich gold-tone metal, with sturdy raised crown-style prongs (yes — these are dog-tooth prongs). The faux pearls are intact, creamy, and beautifully lustrous. This brooch has that glamorous 1950s–1960s feel — bold enough to make a statement, yet refined enough to wear with anything.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 1950s–1960s (mid-century)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Gold-tone metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Marquise swirl with graduated rhinestones and faux pearls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHigh-flash aurora borealis rhinestones (rich, heavy AB finish)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFaux pearls with a luminous satin sheen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eProngs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Raised dog-tooth prongs (confirms quality construction)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWidth: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eapprox. 2¼ inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eapprox. 1⅜ inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePin length: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eapprox. 1½ inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Excellent vintage condition — stones bright, pearls intact, gold tone rich and clean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Unsigned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eClosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Standard rollover clasp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCollector's Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis brooch is pure mid-century glamour. The dimensional double-row construction, crown prongs, and the AB stones (with that deep, saturated finish) put it in the higher tier of unsigned mid-century costume work. The swirl shape is classic, elegant, and incredibly wearable — perfect for lapels, dresses, hats, scarves, or even styling on a structured bag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betty Lily and Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48312649351408,"sku":null,"price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5357\/4896\/files\/Photoroom_20251119_193748.jpg?v=1763610148","url":"https:\/\/bettylilyandcompany.com\/products\/vintage-aurora-borealis-swirl-brooch-with-faux-pearls-gold-tone-mid-century-sparkle","provider":"Betty Lily and Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}