Vintage 1970s Dark Metal Rhinestone Heart Brooch Amber Topaz Crystal Costume UK

Dense rhinestone setting in a dark oxidized metal is harder to find than the standard gold-tone equivalent.

A heart-shaped brooch thickly set with faceted glass stones in amber, topaz, and smoky champagne tones, prong-set in a gunmetal-finish base metal. The stone work is layered — small round stones fill the frame while larger round and baguette cuts provide the main volume. Non-magnetic, which confirms a zinc alloy or similar quality base rather than steel.

The heart outline is clear but the overall impression is of texture and light rather than a soft motif.

Sits well on a lapel, coat collar, or the front of a knitwear. The dark metal reads more directional than the typical bright-gold costume piece — it pairs more naturally with black, charcoal, or deep jewel tones than with neutral or pastels. Scale is generous for a brooch but not oversized.

Details

• Type: Brooch
• Era: 1970s–1980s (retro)
• Material: Dark-tone base metal (non-magnetic, gunmetal finish), faceted glass stones
• Stones: Rhinestone — amber/topaz round and baguette cuts, champagne/smoky round stones
• Size: 4.5 × 3.5 cm
• Weight: 20 g
• Marked: No
• Closure: C-clasp, pin stem
• Style: Geometric, Heart

Condition

Excellent · All stones intact, closure functions, no visible flaws to setting or finish.

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