Vintage Marcasite AB Rhinestone Elephant Brooch Pin Silver Tone

This vintage elephant brooch is absolutely stunning! The intricate marcasite-style detailing paired with sparkling aurora borealis rhinestones creates such elegant, eye-catching sparkle.

The charming elephant is completely covered in tiny marcasite-style silver beads that create wonderful texture and dimension, making the entire piece shimmer beautifully. Scattered across the elephant's body are gorgeous AB (aurora borealis) rhinestones that flash with rainbow colors as they catch the light. The dimensional design shows wonderful detail - from the curled trunk to the textured ears and legs!

Elephants symbolize wisdom, strength, good luck, and prosperity, making this a meaningful piece beyond its beauty. The combination of that intricate metalwork with rainbow-flashing rhinestones is pure vintage glamour. Perfect for animal lovers or anyone who appreciates detailed craftsmanship!

What You Get:

• 1 vintage marcasite elephant brooch

Details:

• Unsigned vintage piece
• Silver-tone metal with marcasite-style beading
• Aurora borealis (AB) rhinestones
• Dimensional elephant design
• Detailed trunk, ears, and legs
• Traditional pin back with clasp
• Era: likely 1980s-1990s

Measurements:

• Approximately 2" x 1.5"

Condition: Pre-loved vintage with character – all marcasite beading intact, all AB rhinestones present and sparkling with rainbow colors, pin works properly

Learning Note: Marcasite-style jewelry (using tiny metallic beads to create textured sparkle) became hugely popular in the 1980s-90s! While traditional marcasite is pyrite, these pieces often used silver-tone beading to create similar vintage appeal. Elephant brooches were especially beloved as they symbolize good luck, wisdom, and prosperity across many cultures. The addition of AB (aurora borealis) rhinestones - which flash rainbow colors - was peak 80s-90s glamour. These detailed animal brooches were collectible statement pieces!