12K Gold Filled Brooch – 1950s – Pearl Flower & Leaf

Delicate, luminous, and unmistakably mid-century, this 1950s 12K gold filled flower brooch has the graceful femininity that made botanical jewelry of the era so enduring. A sculpted flower with a creamy genuine pearl center rests beside an engraved leaf and sweeping stem, all framed within an elegant twisted open circle.

The details are especially charming: softly rounded petals catch the light, the leaf is finely veined, and the rope-like circular frame gives the composition texture without overwhelming its petite proportions. The reverse is stamped 1/20 12K GF along with a small maker's symbol.

✔ Material: 1/20 12K gold filled metal
✔ Accent: Genuine creamy white pearl
✔ Color: Warm yellow gold with white pearl
✔ Design: Flower, leaf, and curved stem within an open circular frame
✔ Texture: Engraved leaf detailing, dimensional petals, and twisted rope-style border
✔ Dimensions: Approx. 1 1/4" tall x 1 1/2" wide
✔ Markings: Stamped 1/20 12K GF with maker's mark on reverse
✔ Maker: Maker's symbol present; attribution uncertain
✔ Era: 1950s / Mid-Century
✔ Closure: Traditional pin stem and clasp
✔ Condition: Excellent vintage condition

The 1/20 12K GF designation identifies the piece as gold filled rather than simply gold-tone or gold plated—a desirable detail for collectors of better-quality mid-century jewelry. Period examples of 12K gold-filled floral and pearl brooches are also commonly associated with the 1940s–50s.

This petite brooch has just the right amount of 1950s ladylike polish. It would be lovely on the lapel of a fitted jacket, at the neckline of a cardigan, or pinned to a scarf or little black dress. The genuine pearl gives it enough refinement for bridal styling as well, particularly for a bride seeking a subtle “something old.”

It also makes a thoughtful gift for a pearl lover, collector of mid-century jewelry, or anyone drawn to romantic botanical pieces with genuine vintage charm.

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