Vermeil Sterling Brooch – 1950s – Green Rhinestone Flowers

Whimsical, graceful, and wonderfully mid-century, this 1950s sterling silver vermeil flower brooch has the airy elegance of a miniature floral arrangement. Slender golden stems rise into fanciful blossoms sparkling with vivid emerald-green rhinestones, while a sculptural bow gathers the bouquet at its base. A playful curled tendril completes the design.

The construction is particularly appealing: rather than a flat floral pin, the flowers, stems, bow, and rhinestone settings are built at different levels, creating a delicate three-dimensional silhouette. The warm gold vermeil over sterling gives the piece richness, while the brilliant green stones provide an irresistible jewel-toned accent.

✔ Material: Sterling silver with gold vermeil finish
✔ Stones: Emerald-green rhinestones
✔ Color: Warm gold with vivid green accents
✔ Design: Stylized floral bouquet with flowers, stems, curled tendril, and dimensional bow
✔ Dimensions: Approx. 2 3/4" tall x 1" wide
✔ Markings: Stamped STERLING on reverse
✔ Maker: Unsigned / no maker's mark identified
✔ Era: 1950s / Mid-Century
✔ Construction: Dimensional sterling construction with gold vermeil finish and individually set rhinestones
✔ Closure: Pin stem and clasp
✔ Condition: Very good vintage condition. The rhinestones remain bright and the brooch presents beautifully. There are localized areas of wear and tiny clustered losses/pitting to the gold vermeil, most noticeable on the cupped base of the upper flower. Please review close-up photographs for condition details.

There is a delightful 1950s cocktail-hour femininity to this piece. The long, narrow profile makes it especially flattering on a lapel, while the emerald-green rhinestones give just enough sparkle for an evening dress, holiday ensemble, or special occasion. It would also be charming incorporated into a vintage-inspired bridal look as a colorful “something old.”

For collectors, the sterling construction makes this more desirable than an ordinary gold-tone costume brooch, while the original vermeil surface gives it the warm appearance of gold. The floral abstraction and exuberant curled stem also give the piece a wonderfully artistic, almost whimsical character.

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