Mid-Century Italian Costume Jewellery Set – Opalescent Brooch & Faux Diamond Ring (c.1950s–60s) (Found my house in Sicily )

Discovered tucked away in my house in Sicily, this elegant costume jewellery set likely dates from the 1950s to 1960s, a time when Italian craftsmanship in fashion jewellery flourished with post-war optimism and glamour.

RING SIZE: Q 

BROACH: 2 INCHES

The set includes:

 

• A faux diamond ring, featuring a central brilliant-cut glass stone flanked by smaller stones, set in a rpose-toned metal with decorative shoulders.
• A bar brooch with a central moonstone-style cabochon, possibly glass or opalite, surrounded by clear rhinestones or paste gems in a floral halo setting.

 

Both items are presented in their original velvet-lined box, which shows signs of age consistent with mid-20th century Italian jewellery cases.

Though not gold or gem-set, the artistry reflects the refined yet accessible luxury of the era. These types of pieces were popular gifts or keepsakes — often worn for weddings, religious events, or special family occasions in Southern Europe.

 

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