A cursive capital B rendered entirely in pavé-set clear rhinestones — each stone flush and close-set, the script letterform exuberant with flourishing ascenders and a sweeping tail. Initial brooches in this style were a staple of mid-century American costume jewelry, produced in abundance from the 1940s through the 1960s and worn pinned to lapels, cardigans, and coat collars. The stones are bright and secure, the silver-tone setting warm with age. Small enough to wear as an everyday pin, personal enough to feel intentional. Unsigned, as the majority of pavé initial brooches of this era were.
DETAILS
Maker: Unsigned
Design: Cursive capital "B" fully pavé-set with clear rhinestones
Material: Silver-tone base metal
Era: 1940s–50s
Measurement: 0.75" x 0.5"
Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age
Collected by Mineral and Matter