This breathtaking vintage brooch is an absolute showstopper—an extravagant, fully-riveted mid-century floral spray bursting with layered color, depth, and brilliance. Crafted with astonishing workmanship, this piece features five raised floral clusters, each composed of petal-shaped stones in soft lavender, pale pink aurora borealis, and deep amethyst navettes. The center bloom is elevated and framed with sparkling clear round rhinestones, creating dimensional light from every angle.
The back showcases classic old-world construction: dense rivets, floral cups, and multi-arm connectors, all indicative of earlier Asian export craftsmanship—when jewelry was built to last and made entirely by hand. This brooch feels like a bouquet of vintage flowers frozen in time.
A true collector’s piece—bold, rare, and beautifully chaotic in all the right ways.
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Era: Mid-Century (1950s–1960s)
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Style: Layered floral spray brooch
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Construction: Fully riveted back; multi-tiered design
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Stones:
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Pale pink AB rounds
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Soft lavender marquise/navettes
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Deep amethyst navettes at the base layer
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Clear round accent rhinestones
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Metal: Gold-tone, aged patina with light wear appropriate for age
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Size: Approx. 2..50” – 2.57” wide (full, dimensional spread)
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Condition: Excellent vintage condition; stones intact, prongs strong, patina consistent with age
Collector's Note
This brooch has significant visual weight and that desirable “old construction” collectors chase—dense rivets, heavy metalwork, deep cup settings, and sculpted tiers. Rare to find in this color palette and in this condition.
Perfect for coat lapels, winter jackets, formal wear, or display in a vintage vanity vignette.
