50s/60s Starburst Brooch – AB Rhinestones – 3D Atomic Layered Snowflake Pin

Description

It features a classic 1950s–1960s design with a mix of clear and Aurora Borealis (AB) rhinestones. The AB stones are distinctive for their iridescent, rainbow-like shimmer, a coating invented by Swarovski in 1955.

Description

• Design: A tiered “atomic” starburst or snowflake motif with multiple levels of silver-tone metal rays.

• Stones: A central large AB chaton rhinestone surrounded by a halo of smaller AB stones and an outer ring of clear, round rhinestones.

• Construction: The back shows a complex, layered construction (often called “riveted” or “tiered”) typical of higher-quality costume jewelry from that era.

• Setting: Silver-tone pot metal or rhodium plating with a standard “C” clasp and safety pin.

• Condition: In the photos, the metal appears to have a slight aged patina, and all stones look intact.