Delicate Flower - Vintage Gold Plated Jewelled Filigree Flower Brooch (VBR277)

Delicate Flower - Vintage Gold Plated Jewelled Filigree Flower Brooch. This lovely brooch is crafted from gold plate over metal. The brooch features one simulated round pearl, two faux turquoise gems, 10 round cut faceted crystal rhinestones gemstones, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. This brooch is made in the form of a flower, which is decorated with delicate filigree work. The flower is also enhanced by a creamy white pearl, and turquoise gems. The brooch has its original pin on the back and rotary locking mechanism  in perfect working order. This vintage brooch is feminine and showcases exquisite detail and decoration. 

Faux pearls, or imitation pearls, have a history spanning centuries, with early forms appearing in Italy as early as the 13th century, evolving from glass and alabaster-based techniques to more sophisticated methods using fish scales and other materials

The practice of imitating turquoise dates back to ancient times, with the Egyptians being among the first to create artificial, glazed ceramic imitations (faience) around 3100 BC, likely due to demand outpacing supply. 

Gold plating, a process of applying a thin layer of gold to a base metal, has a history rooted in ancient civilizations and evolved with technological advancements, becoming popular for jewelry and other applications. 

Filigree, an ancient jewelry-making technique involving intricate metalwork, has roots in Mesopotamia and ancient Greece, with examples dating back to 3000 BC. It spread through the Mediterranean, Europe, and Asia, becoming popular in various cultures and used for jewelry, religious objects, and decorative items. 

Measurements: Brooch 47.00 x 20.00 mm 

Stone Size: Pearl 6.00 mm      Turquoise 2.30 mm     Crystal Rhinestones 2.00 mm 

Weight: 5.18 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Europe, Czechoslovakia 

Date: Circa 1960