Vintage 1950s Gold Tone Silver Ornate Star Clip Brooch Pearl Faux Costume Pin

The ornate silvered base with this pearl star centre reads very mid-century.

A 1950s–60s costume brooch with a clip fastening rather than a traditional pin. The base is dark silvered metal with an ornate decorative border; the centre is a cream pearl cabochon with an inlaid star motif; the accent ring is gold-tone. Built to grip fabric rather than pierce it — typical of scarves and shawls from this era.

The clip's spring tension remains firm, which matters: most vintage clip brooches lose grip with age. The styling is ornate but not heavy, so it reads as intentional jewellery rather than costume frill.

Works clipped to a scarf, shawl collar, or the edge of a shirt or dress. The scale is small enough that it doesn't overwhelm, large enough that it reads as jewellery. Pairs naturally with vintage pieces but doesn't look out of place on contemporary fabric.

Details

• Type: Brooch (clip fastening)
• Era: 1950s–60s
• Material: Silvered metal base (oxidized), gold-tone accent, pearl plastic centre
• Stones: Faux pearl cabochon with inlaid star motif
• Size: 4 × 4 × 0.5 cm
• Marked: No
• Closure: Clip (spring-tensioned), working
• Style: Ornate, geometric

Condition

Excellent · No visible flaws, clip functions smoothly, finish and pearl centre intact.