Vintage Gold Tone Seed Pearl & Blush Cabochon Oval Brooch — 1980s Victorian Revival Pin

A soft blush oval cabochon rests at the center of a dense field of seed pearls, all held within a scalloped gold frame with shell-fan accents at each lobe — the entire composition a quiet homage to Victorian jewelry traditions. The layering of textures here is considered: smooth stone against granular pearl fill against ornate molded gold. This style of revival brooch was produced with real care during the 1980s, when antique-inspired pieces were having a cultural moment. It pins to anything from a winter coat to a silk blouse and immediately elevates it.

Materials
Gold tone base metal, faux seed pearls, glass cabochon

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Scalloped oval frame with shell-fan lobe accents; dense seed pearl fill field; milgrain inner bezel; oval cabochon center; standard pin back
• Stone or material notes: Blush pink glass cabochon; cream faux seed pearl fill
• Color: Gold tone / blush pink / cream
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: 2 in length, 1.5 in width

Collected by Mineral and Matter