Vintage Sputnik Floral Brooch | Gold-Tone with Prong-Set Rhinestones

A striking vintage floral brooch, designed with a bold starburst-style bloom framed by glossy black simulated onyx beads. The center and base of the flower are set with smoky rhinestones, all prong-set a hallmark of quality craftsmanship in vintage jewellery.

Measuring approximately 3.3 cm × 6.5 cm, this brooch is well-made with a mix of gold-tone metal and silver enamel on the sculpted leaves. The plating and enamel show age-related wear, but the structure is sound, the stones remain secure, and the rollover clasp works smoothly.

The radiating bead-tipped spokes of the bloom reflect the Sputnik style, named after the famous Soviet satellite launched in 1957. The satellites spiky, antenna-like silhouette sparked a design craze through the late 1950s and 1960s, inspiring a wave of space-age costume jewellery. This brooch combines that futuristic Sputnik burst with a naturalistic leafy stem an unusual and eye-catching twist.

Unsigned and with the maker unknown, this is a rare mid-century piece that blends craftsmanship with atomic-era flair. A unique collectible, ready to be worn or displayed as part of a vintage jewellery collection.

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