This striking vintage piece from the 1980s channels the bold glamour of the Art Deco era with a dramatic design featuring glinting marcasites and glossy onyx. The centerpiece is an inverted teardrop-shaped onyx (measuring approx. 1.95cm x 1.4cm) that seems to radiate light, thanks to the detailed bursts of marcasite stones fanning outward from the stone.

This brooch was cleverly designed to be convertible – the back has two hooks, allowing it to be worn as a pendant on a chain. Please note: the pin clasp has been pressed closed, so it currently functions only as a pendant unless the clasp is professionally repaired by a jeweler.

The lower point of the stone is framed in a row of marcasites, which then sweep outward into a curved wave-like design with vertical rows of stones for even more sparkle. All marcasites are present and secure.

Details

Era: 1980s vintage, Art Deco revival style
Stone: Onyx (approx. 1.95cm x 1.4cm)
Accents: Sparkling marcasites (all intact)
Convertible design: Pendant with back loops (non-functional pin unless repaired)
Measurements: 4cm x 4cm
Weight: 12.8 grams
Condition: Excellent vintage condition; pin clasp is closed and requires jeweler's attention to use as brooch

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