Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brass & Amethyst Glass Brooch - Intense UV Green Manganese Glow
A spectacular statement piece from the interwar Art Deco era, this large 2.75-inch brooch showcases the exceptional design and material science of early 20th-century costume jewelry.
At the center sits a massive, open-back oval multi-faceted art glass stone in a striking lavender/amethyst hue, secured by a heavy, prominent four-prong setting. This central jewel is framed by an ornate, heavily detailed repoussé brass border cast with intricate floral and leaf motifs, accented throughout with tiny pastel pink rhinestones.
Condition note: one rhinestone is missing from lower left part of the brooch, please see all close ups.
Condition: Pre-Owned Good
Color: purple/brass
Theme and style tags: amethyst glass, art deco brooch, bohemian glass, faceted glass, large brooch, large crystal, manganese glass, manganese glow, open back crystal, oval brooch, oval stone, statement brooch, vintage brooch