Vintage Costume Jewelry
Updated September 20, 2026
| Lot number | 364 |
| Category | Jewelry & Watches |
| Auction | Cedars Fine Estate Part 2 |
| Date | October 7, 2026 at 8:05 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Amber Door Estate Sales Inc. |
| Location | Niagara-on-the-Lake |
This lot contains an assortment of vintage costume jewelry featuring various motifs and materials. The group includes a gold-tone brooch designed in a stylized starburst or cross shape, intricately set with faceted rhinestones in shades of amber, olive green, and smoky brown. These stones are presented in both round and pear-shaped cuts and are secured by individual prongs. The reverse of this piece features a raised rectangular mark reading MADE IN AUSTRIA. Also included is a silver-tone heart-shaped brooch containing a floral-style arrangement of seven circular iridescent cabochons, likely composed of mother-of-pearl or shell. A three-piece silver-tone wirework floral suite completes the group, consisting of a long leaf spray brooch and a pair of three-petal flower earrings. Each flower in the suite is centered with a cream-colored faux pearl. The brooches utilize horizontal pins with rollover safety clasps, and the earrings are equipped with clip-on paddle backs. Measured against a ruler: Rhinestone brooch: Width approx. 3.8 cm Heart brooch: Width approx. 3.3 cm Wirework brooch: Length approx. 7 cm Wirework earrings: Width approx. 3.2 cm. Condition: The Austrian rhinestone brooch remains in good vintage condition with all stones present and secure. The mother-of-pearl heart brooch exhibits minor surface wear and some visible adhesive residue on the reverse. The wirework suite shows light oxidation and surface wear typical for its age. All fastening mechanisms appear functional.
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