This beautiful mid century brooch features luminous iris glass rhinestones arranged in an intricate openwork floral wreath. The faceted stones display the distinctive soft rainbow effect prized in iris glass, shifting through delicate flashes of pink, blue, green, lavender and champagne as the light moves across the surface.

The stones are believed to be Czech glass, an attribution consistent with the appearance and quality of the faceted iris glass used extensively in European costume jewelry. The brooch itself was sourced in the UK, where imported Czech glass stones were widely used in jewelry manufacture. Because the piece is unsigned, the Czech attribution applies to the glass stones rather than to the manufacture of the finished brooch.

Each rhinestone is individually prong set into a warm gold tone setting. A circular border surrounds sweeping dimensional branches covered with sparkling stones, creating the appearance of a flowering tree or botanical spray enclosed within a wreath. The openwork construction allows light to reach the stones and emphasizes their unusual rainbow coloration.

The prong-set glass stones, open-backed construction, dimensional botanical motif and traditional pin mechanism are consistent with mid century European costume jewelry. It is a particularly appealing example for anyone who loves iris glass, Czech glass and colorful vintage rhinestone jewelry.

Why You Will Be Obsessed With It

• The iris glass rhinestones glow with beautiful pastel rainbow colors.
• Believed to feature desirable Czech glass stones.
• The dimensional flowering branches create an unusually intricate design.
• Every rhinestone is individually prong set.
• The colors change beautifully as the brooch moves through the light.
• The warm gold tone setting complements the pink, blue and green flashes.
• A gorgeous statement piece without being oversized.
• It was sourced in the UK and has wonderful European vintage character.

Condition

Good vintage condition with age-related wear primarily visible on the reverse. The gold tone metal shows finish wear, darkening, oxidation and patina consistent with age, including discoloration to the pin stem and surrounding metalwork. The front presents beautifully with strong sparkle and attractive rainbow coloration. Please review the photographs closely as they are an important part of the condition description.

Measurements

Approximately 1 1/2 inches across, or approximately 3.8 cm, based on the quarter shown for scale.

Most items are shipped in a cotton filled jewelry presentation box. Buyers can reach out if they are purchasing as a gift to ensure it is sent in a gift box.

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