Vintage 1970s Blue Thread Faux Pearl Beaded Brooch Medallion Round Artisan UK

Thread-wrapped brooches of this kind are increasingly hard to find in good condition — the fiber work usually shows more age than the metal.

A circular brooch built around a cream embossed disc set with a cluster of faux pearl cabochons in a rosette arrangement. The disc is edged with a ring of cobalt blue seed beads, then wrapped densely in powder blue cord to create a soft, ruffled border. The construction is handcrafted in character, with the thread work woven tightly around the perimeter.

The scale is compact — 4 cm across — which keeps it from reading heavy despite the layered construction.

Sits well on a jacket lapel or a wool coat. The blue and cream palette works with navy, grey, or ivory. The rounded shape and soft texture make it a quieter brooch than a metal piece — more tactile than flashy, which suits it.

Details

• Type: Brooch
• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Material: Thread (powder blue cord), faux pearl, embossed cream disc, gold-tone metal base
• Stones: Faux pearl cabochons, cobalt blue seed beads
• Size: 4 × 4 × 1 cm
• Marked: No
• Closure: C-clasp with safety bar, gold-tone metal
• Style/Theme: Geometric medallion, rosette

Condition

Very Good · All pearls present, slight surface wear on one pearl, closure functions, thread border intact.