This mid-century STAR jewelry set features a coordinating floral motif with textured gold-tone petals and small faux pearl centers. The brooch has two blossoms bound by a sculptural gold stem, while the clip earrings echo the same five-petal flower design with graceful curled tendrils.
The pieces showcase STAR’s signature craftsmanship — elegant yet wearable costume jewelry designed for department store customers seeking affordable glamour in the 1950s and early 1960s.
Measurements:
Brooch: 2.75" long × 1.5" wide
Earrings: 1" diameter
Materials: Gold-tone metal, faux pearls Era: 1950s–early 1960s Maker: STAR (signed) Condition: Very good vintage condition; light patina consistent with age.
Learning Note:
STAR Jewelry Co. of New York was active primarily from the late 1940s through the 1960s, producing high-quality gold-tone costume jewelry. Their pieces were often unsigned early on but later bore a small “STAR” hallmark, typically on the clasp or earring clip.
Floral motifs like this one reflect postwar American design — optimistic, naturalistic forms paired with affordable imitation pearls. These pieces were popular for their versatility and enduring elegance, often sold as gift-boxed sets.
