Sixteen cultured pearls arranged in a heart shape, set in 14K gold. The pearls graduate slightly as they follow the curve, which gives the piece some depth instead of looking flat. Each one sits in its own little setting - the kind of construction that takes time and skill.
The gold stays simple, just framing the pearls without getting fussy about it. Smart design choice. These mid-century pieces understood restraint.
Heart brooches meant something back then. You gave one for an anniversary or Valentine's Day because it would stick around. Turns out they were right about that.
Condition: All sixteen pearls intact with good luster. Gold shows normal wear for its age. Pin closes properly.
