Blue Rhinestone Brooch Atomic Starburst Mid Century Vintage 1950s Layered Small

Description

View Blue Rhinestone Brooch Atomic Starburst Mid Century Vintage 1950s Layered Small with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The explosive starburst captures quintessential Atomic Age design. Mid Century Modern, Atomic Age, Space Age, Sputnik, Retro Futurism, Whimsigoth, Dark Romance, Celestial, Cocktail Glamour. Its petite size makes it perfect for brooch stacking and multi-pin styling. This striking mid century brooch packs dramatic color and dimension into a petite scale. Deep sapphire and smoky midnight blue rhinestones alternate with icy pale blue stones in an explosive layered starburst. Pear and navette shaped faceted glass rhinestones radiate around a dark blue round center stone, with the stones individually prong set in silvertone metal. The dimensional construction is especially distinctive. Rather than forming a flat floral arrangement, the rhinestones overlap at different heights and angles, creating sharp intersecting points and a sculptural burst of light. This type of energetic geometry strongly evokes the Atomic Age and early Space Age fascination with stars, satellites and futuristic forms. The prong-set rhinestones, layered construction, stone cuts and dramatic starburst geometry are consistent with mid century costume jewelry of the 1950s into the early 1960s. Its combination of deep cobalt and icy blue also gives the piece a surprisingly contemporary quality, crossing easily from authentic Mid Century Modern jewelry into today’s darker Whimsigoth and Dark Romance styling. Despite measuring only 1.25 inches, this is not a quiet little brooch. The sharply pointed stones and strong light-to-dark contrast give it considerable visual impact without the weight or scale of a larger statement pin. Why You Will Be Obsessed With It The dimensional rhinestones create incredible depth from every angle. Deep sapphire and icy blue stones make a gorgeous tonal combination. The explosive starburst captures quintessential Atomic Age design. Its petite size makes it perfect for brooch stacking and multi-pin styling. The midnight blue palette works beautifully with modern Whimsigoth styling. It delivers serious vintage sparkle without requiring an oversized brooch. Condition Good vintage condition with age-related wear visible to the metal settings, including areas of finish wear and patina consistent with age. The rhinestones show expected variation and aging to their appearance and backing, contributing to the smoky, moody variations in the blue tones. Please review the close-up photographs carefully as they are an important part of the condition description. Measurements Approximately 1.25 inches across, or approximately 3.2 cm. 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. Please follow our store with over 3000 vintage and antique pieces just like this with new items added daily! Aesthetics Mid Century Modern, Atomic Age, Space Age, Sputnik, Retro Futurism, Whimsigoth, Dark Romance, Celestial, Cocktail Glamour Condition: Pre-owned - Good. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Vintage & Antique Jewelry › Brooches & Pins. Brand: Unbranded.

Antique

No

Shape

Asymmetrical

Occasion

Anniversary, Birthday, Christening, Christmas, Confirmation/Communion, Engagement, Father's Day, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Main Stone Color

Blue

Year Manufactured

1950-1959

Metal

Silver Tone

Item Length

1.25"

Secondary Stone

Crystal, Glass

Jewelry Department

Fashion

Main Stone

Glass

Vintage

Yes

Main Stone Treatment

Unknown

Department

Women

Main Stone Shape

Pear

Base Metal

Unknown

Features

Adjustable

Handmade

No

Main Stone Creation

Simulated

Seller Warranty

No

Signed

No

Color

Blue

Cut Grade

Excellent

Material

Rhinestone, Glass

Materials sourced from

Unknown

Setting Style

Prong

Brand

Unbranded

Type

Brooch

Era

Retro (1935-1950)

Customized

No

Colored Diamond Intensity

Light

Theme

Art, Beauty, Fashion & Costumes, Flowers & Plants, Retro, Celestial & Horoscope

Original/Reproduction

Original

Country of Origin

United States