Vintage Sterling Button Co NY Green Glass Rhinestone Filigree Brooch Art DecoEra

Beautiful vintage Sterling Button Co. N.Y. statement brooch featuring an elaborate arrangement of faceted emerald and teal-green glass stones set against an ornate openwork filigree-style metal setting. The design features a large faceted oval center stone surrounded by an assortment of pear/teardrop, heart and round green stones, along with smaller rhinestone accents. The dimensional settings and intricate pierced metalwork give this brooch wonderful depth and sparkle. The back is signed STERLING BUTTON CO. N.Y. This is a substantial vintage costume jewelry piece measuring approximately 2 x 2. Based on the construction and known examples from Sterling Button Co., this appears consistent with Art Deco-era / early vintage costume jewelry, approximately 1930s–1940s. Exact production date is unknown. Condition Good vintage condition with age-related wear, patina and finish variation consistent with age. Three small accent stones appear to be missing from one area of the brooch. All of the prominent large green stones are present. Please review the close-up photographs carefully, as they are part of the condition description. The pin mechanism is present as shown. Please note that Sterling Button Co. is the maker's name and does not indicate that this piece is sterling silver. No sterling-silver purity mark has been identified. A striking collectible piece of early American costume jewelry with gorgeous emerald-green color.