Vintage 1960s 3D Long Stem Rose Brooch Gold Tone Florentine Retro Floral Pin 3\" For Sale

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY DIMENSIONAL LONG-STEM ROSE BROOCH

Sculptural Gold-Tone Floral / Botanical Figural Jewelry • c. 1960s–1970s

A striking vintage long-stem rose brooch with unusually beautiful three-dimensional construction, finely textured botanical detailing, and an elegant sculptural presence.

Unlike many vintage floral brooches that were made as relatively flat stamped designs, this example features a deeply formed rosebud built with multiple overlapping petals, giving the bloom genuine depth and an almost lifelike “in the round” appearance. The rose is substantial and dimensional from every angle, making it especially attractive for collectors who appreciate the construction and craftsmanship of mid-century costume jewelry.

The approximately 3¼-inch-long design combines several different surface treatments. The petals display extremely fine linear / reeded texturing bordered by bright polished edges, while the leaves feature delicate vein patterns and finely textured backgrounds. Smooth reflective areas contrast beautifully with the satin-textured surfaces, allowing the brooch to catch the light differently as it moves.

The stem is equally detailed, with naturalistic branching, small thorn-like accents, two elongated leaves, and a beautifully modeled rosebud surrounded by individual sepals. Even the back of the piece has been carefully finished rather than treated simply as an unseen reverse.

The brooch is unsigned. Its design, dimensional floral construction, long-stem format, textured gold-tone finish, and overall styling are strongly characteristic of quality American mid-century costume jewelry of the 1960s–1970s. Similar sculptural rose brooches were produced during this period by jewelry houses including Giovanni / Longcraft and other well-known floral jewelry makers. This piece is offered as an unsigned vintage brooch; no specific maker attribution is claimed.

COLLECTOR APPEAL

What makes this example particularly appealing is its combination of size, depth, condition, and intricate surface detail. Many surviving long-stem rose pins are considerably flatter or more simply constructed. This one has a dramatic layered blossom with beautifully formed petals that can be appreciated from the front, side, back, and directly into the center of the flower.

The detailed leaves, polished edges, dimensional flower head, and long graceful