Bidspirit auction | Vintage Rhinestone Costume Jewelry Brooches

Vintage Rhinestone Costume Jewelry Brooches Inc Krementz - This collection of mid-century costume jewelry features various floral, foliate, and stylized motifs. One circular wreath brooch is composed of a triple-wire frame accented with textured leaves and floral sprays; it bears the incised mark KREMENTZ on the pin stem. The assortment also includes a large ribbon bow brooch with a wheat spray, a stylized openwork leaf brooch, a domed sunburst brooch with a closed back, a four-petal flower spray, a twin flower spray on leafy stems, an abstract paisley scroll, and a petite starburst cluster. The pieces are crafted from silvertone base metal, likely rhodium-plated or pot metal, and set with clear faceted glass rhinestones in round, marquise, oval, and baguette cuts. All items utilize horizontal pin stems with safety clasps. Dimensions: Approximately 0.75 inches to 2.25 inches in width. The collection is in vintage condition. Some rhinestones exhibit graying, yellowing, or darkening due to the natural deterioration of the foil backing over time. Two baguette-cut rhinestones at the center of the bow brooch are missing and a rhinestone is missing on leaf brooch. The silvertone metal shows minor surface wear and light oxidation consistent with age.