Gold-Plated Designer Brooch with Crystal Solitaire, Geometric – Vintage 1980s Collar & Lapel Pin

An expressive 1980s designer brooch – sculptural jewelry from the golden age of runway fashion.

Design

A sweeping bar crosses an open triangle that frames a sparkling brilliant-cut crystal solitaire. The thick, high-luster gold plating is stamped "[Pl]" (plaqué) on the reverse.

Details & Condition

• Material: gold-plated metal ([Pl] stamp), crystal or zirconia
• Length: approx. 5.5 cm / 2.2 in
• Width: approx. 2.5 cm / 1 in
• Date: 1980s
• Condition: excellent; bright plating, sparkling crystal, pin and safety clasp intact

Who It's For

On a shirt collar, lapel, silk scarf or coat – a refined "quiet luxury" accent and a special holiday gift.

Care

Wipe with a soft cloth; keep away from perfume.

At the Megaflohmarkt in Vienna the brooch lay on a black velvet cushion – the little crystal caught the light like a flashbulb on the runway.

A spark from the runway — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop