A Ribbon of Light Captured in Rhinestons
This breathtaking vintage brooch captures the fluid elegance of a pear, a paisley, and a stylized leaf all in one. Expertly set with brilliant marquise and round-cut clear rhinestones, the piece sweeps gracefully along the curve of the metalwork, creating a sense of motion and dimensional shimmer. Its elongated silhouette — glamorous, sculptural, and unmistakably mid-century — instantly elevates anything it touches.
This is the kind of brooch that turns heads in soft lamplight, cocktail lighting, or winter sun. A true statement piece.
A gorgeously elongated vintage brooch crafted in bright silvertone metal. The design features layers of clear rhinestones arranged in a flowing, leaf-meets-paisley silhouette. Marquis stones form the spine of the piece while two borders of round rhinestones frame the shape. Every stone is bright, crisp, and full of life — none are dull or darkened.
The back boasts beautiful mid-century metalwork with open-back construction to let light pass through the stones, heightening the sparkle.
This brooch is unsigned but crafted with the quality and refinement often seen in 1950s–1960s high-end costume houses.
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Era: Mid-Century Vintage (c. 1950s–1960s)
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Colorway: Clear rhinestones in bright silver-tone
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Shape: Pear / Paisley / Curved Leaf hybrid
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Stones: Marquise-cut and round-cut clear rhinestones
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Size: Approx. 3.5 inches tall x 1⅜ inches wide
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Pin Length: Approx. 2.5 inches
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Construction: Open-back metalwork; multi-row stone setting
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Closure: Long rollover safety clasp
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Condition: Excellent vintage condition; no dead stones; bright, clean metal; secure pin
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Unsigned
This brooch commands attention when worn on:
Its length makes it especially flattering on structured fabrics and evening silhouettes.
Perfect for holiday glamour, winter weddings, evening dinners, or as a year-round statement piece for the woman who loves a touch of brilliance.
Collector's Note
Elongated paisley and leaf-shaped rhinestone brooches are highly collectible due to their sculptural presence and the quality of stonework from this era. Pieces over 3 inches with clear stones and marquise cuts are particularly desirable, especially when the stones remain bright and intact as they are here. Unsigned, but crafted with the sophistication of mid-century couture costume makers.
