{"product_id":"late-1950s-thistle-motif-cabochon-brooch","title":"Late 1950s Thistle Motif Cabochon Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn ornate vintage brooch dating from the late 1950s to early 1960s, centred around a warm-toned oval acrylic cabochon with softly banded colouring. The stone is framed by an intricately moulded metal surround, richly detailed with pierced openwork and decorative thistle motifs encircling the setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sculptural frame gives the piece depth and character, while the smooth cabochon provides contrast against the textured metalwork. Typical of mid-century costume jewellery, the acrylic stone was chosen for its visual impact rather than imitation, making this a confident and decorative design of its time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful pinned to knitwear, a coat lapel or layered over a scarf. Especially striking with neutral tones, tweeds and soft autumnal colours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStatement oval brooch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40mm x 30 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecure pin fastening to reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good vintage condition. Light age-related wear to the metalwork, consistent with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal alloy with acrylic cabochon stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA characterful mid-century brooch, chosen for its ornate craftsmanship, decorative thistle detailing and timeless wearability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurated, considered and chosen by Second Stories. One of a kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SECOND STORIES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57804231016829,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/2423\/2547\/files\/IMG-7268.png?v=1770766104","url":"https:\/\/secondstories.co.uk\/products\/late-1950s-thistle-motif-cabochon-brooch","provider":"SECOND STORIES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}