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Vintage 1950s Green Rhinestone Wreath Brooch Emerald Green Aurora Borealis Crystal Christmas Pin Mid Century Costume Jewelry
Vintage 1950s Green Rhinestone Wreath Brooch Emerald Green Aurora Borealis Crystal Christmas Pin Mid Century Costume Jewelry
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Vintage 1950s Emerald Green Rhinestone Wreath Brooch – Aurora Borealis Crystal Mid Century Christmas Holiday Pin
Description
A gorgeous little piece of mid-century glamour, this vintage 1950s–1960s emerald green rhinestone wreath brooch is a sparkling celebration of color, elegance, and classic vintage jewelry design.
Featuring a beautiful circular wreath silhouette, this striking brooch showcases an arrangement of large, deep emerald green faceted rhinestones surrounded by smaller bright green teardrop crystals and shimmering aurora borealis accents.
The rich emerald green stones create a dramatic jewel-toned foundation, with their deep forest green coloring catching the light in brilliant flashes of green and teal.
Each large rhinestone is individually prong-set into a gold tone metal framework, creating a dimensional arrangement around the open circular center.
Positioned along the outer edge are smaller, lighter green teardrop-shaped rhinestones that provide a lovely contrast to the darker emerald stones. Their vibrant spring green coloring adds depth and movement to the design.
Scattered between the larger stones are delicate round aurora borealis rhinestones, displaying beautiful iridescent reflections of blue, lavender, yellow, and green.
The combination of deep emerald green, bright peridot green, and shimmering aurora borealis crystals gives this brooch a wonderfully rich and sophisticated appearance.
The open-center wreath design is particularly charming, evoking the elegance of vintage holiday jewelry while remaining versatile enough to wear throughout the year.
The reverse reveals the individual metal-backed rhinestone settings, an openwork gold tone framework, and a traditional pin-back closure.
Measuring approximately 1.75 inches across, this brooch is substantial enough to make a beautiful statement without overwhelming an outfit.
Although perfect for Christmas and holiday celebrations, the gorgeous green color palette also makes this piece a lovely accessory for St. Patrick's Day, spring occasions, and everyday vintage styling.
Imagine it pinned to a black velvet jacket, a classic wool coat, a festive holiday dress, or used as a sparkling accent on a vintage hat.
A beautiful example of mid-century rhinestone costume jewelry, combining rich jewel tones, delicate iridescent sparkle, and timeless wreath-inspired design.
Features
• Era: Estimated late 1950s–1960s
• Style: Mid-century rhinestone wreath brooch
• Jewelry Type: Vintage costume jewelry pin
• Color: Emerald green, peridot green, iridescent rainbow, and gold tone
• Metal: Gold tone metal alloy, exact composition unknown
• Design: Circular open-center wreath
• Shape: Round floral-inspired wreath silhouette
• Primary Stones: Large deep emerald green faceted rhinestones
• Primary Stone Shape: Pear or teardrop
• Secondary Stones: Smaller bright green faceted teardrop rhinestones
• Accent Stones: Round aurora borealis rhinestones
• Crystal Colors: Deep emerald, forest green, peridot green, blue, lavender, and iridescent reflections
• Stone Setting: Individual prong settings
• Construction: Dimensional openwork metal framework
• Finish: Gold tone
• Closure: Traditional pin-back clasp
• Size: Approximately 1.75 inches across
• Designer: Unmarked in visible photographs
• Aesthetic: Mid-century glamour, vintage holiday, retro elegance
• Style Influence: 1950s–1960s rhinestone costume jewelry
• Collectibility: Vintage green rhinestone and aurora borealis jewelry
Perfect For
• Vintage Christmas jewelry collections
• Holiday party accessories
• Christmas wreath brooch collectors
• 1950s costume jewelry enthusiasts
• 1960s vintage fashion
• Mid-century rhinestone jewelry collections
• Vintage holiday dressing
• St. Patrick's Day accessories
• Emerald green jewelry lovers
• Christmas sweater embellishments
• Vintage coat accessories
• Black velvet jacket styling
• Festive cocktail dresses
• Vintage hat decorations
• Retro holiday fashion
• Holiday wedding accessories
• Vintage jewelry gifts
• Stocking stuffers
• Christmas gift exchanges
• Winter fashion accessories
• Aurora borealis rhinestone collectors
• Vintage wreath brooch collections
• Statement jewelry lovers
• Vintage-inspired holiday outfits
• Collectors of colorful rhinestone jewelry
Condition
Good vintage condition based on the photographs, with age-related wear consistent with a mid-century costume jewelry piece.
The deep emerald green rhinestones retain beautiful color and sparkle, with some visible internal reflections and minor age-related surface wear.
The lighter green teardrop rhinestones display lovely bright green coloring, with subtle variations in their reflective appearance.
The smaller aurora borealis rhinestones retain attractive iridescent sparkle, although some display visible age-related changes to their reflective finishes.
All rhinestones appear present in the supplied photographs, with no obvious missing stones.
The gold tone metal framework displays minor surface wear, discoloration, and patina, particularly visible on the reverse.
The dimensional metal construction appears intact, and the traditional pin-back hardware is present, although the clasp has not been physically tested.
Please review all photographs carefully for the condition of the rhinestones, metal finish, settings, and closure.
As with all authentic vintage jewelry, minor imperfections and signs of age contribute to the unique character and history of the piece.
Tags
green rhinestone, vintage brooch, christmas brooch, wreath brooch, emerald green pin, aurora borealis, 1950s jewelry, holiday jewelry, vintage christmas, rhinestone pin, vintage jewelry, 1960s brooch, green crystal pin
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Vintage late 1950s–1960s emerald green rhinestone wreath brooch featuring a circular open-center design with large deep emerald green faceted teardrop rhinestones, smaller bright peridot green teardrop crystals, and shimmering aurora borealis rhinestone accents. Dimensional gold tone metal construction with individual prong-set stones and traditional pin-back closure. Approximately 1.75 inches across. Unmarked vintage costume jewelry with minor age-related metal patina and surface wear. Beautiful for Christmas celebrations, holiday parties, St. Patrick's Day, vintage coat embellishments, festive dresses, and mid-century rhinestone jewelry collections.
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Vintage Condition Items
Our vintage pieces are gently worn and lovingly cared for. We do our best to restore and repair items whenever possible. Any known flaws or imperfections are always clearly disclosed in the product description and shown in photos.