Enamel Iris Brooch – 3D Ruffled Petals in Purple & Burgundy

A full-bloom iris in polychrome enamel and antiqued gold-tone metal — the kind of brooch that looks like it was plucked straight from a garden in its prime.

• Three-dimensional iris form with ruffled, layered petals in burgundy, magenta, and purple enamel — a rich, saturated palette rarely seen in unsigned costume pieces.
• Yellow enamel pistil detail at the center and a green enameled leaf on the stem give this the botanical specificity of a studied floral rendering, not a generic flower.
• Reverse casting replicates petal veining from the front — a mark of higher-end mid-century manufacture, not a cost-cut blank.
• Roll-over safety clasp with C-catch: the more secure closure standard of better-quality 1950s–1960s costume jewelry.
• Substantial at 23g — this sits and stays with presence on the lapel.

(SKU: gbv000249)

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This is a Brooch from the Mid Century Modern period. It is made of antiqued gold-tone metal and enamel. The designer is Unsigned. It measures Approx. 3.0in and weighs 23g. Condition is Excellent Vintage.