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📜 The History & Design Inspiration

During the 1960s, costume jewelry underwent a massive revolution. Moving away from the rigid, ultra-formal styles of the 1950s, designers embraced movement, texture, and a vivid explosion of color.

This particular brooch is a beautiful time capsule of that shift. It features a stylized floral arrangement or "tussie-mussie" bouquet set against a beautifully textured, openwork golden leaf backdrop.

The "Buds": Four elegantly tapered faux teardrop pearls mimic delicate, unopened flower buds, extending gracefully on golden stems.

The "Blooms": A joyful cluster of multi-colored, prong-set rhinestones (including sapphire blue, emerald green, ruby red, amethyst purple, and citrine yellow) anchors the bouquet, reflecting the era’s love for multi-gem "rainbow" palettes.

The Details: Wrapped in a textured golden ribbon motif, the base of the stem is meticulously ribbed, showing the quality craftsmanship that OTC International (a renowned distributor and wholesaler of fine and fashion jewelry) was celebrated for.

👗 Styling & Collecting Tips

In the 1960s, brooches weren't just for lapels! Women wore them to fasten structural coats, accent the waistlines of A-line shift dresses, or pin into high updo hairstyles.

Today, this versatile beauty is the perfect way to add a touch of authentic vintage glamour to a modern denim jacket, a classic blazer, or a sleek black dress (as pictured!). It’s a must-have addition for any collector of mid-century signed costume jewelry.

Size: Womens N/A

Condition: Pre-Owned Good