Marcel Boucher Gold-Tone Starburst Brooch (1961)

Marcel Boucher Gold-Tone Starburst BroochA striking three-dimensional starburst brooch by the celebrated American designer Marcel Boucher, dating to 1961. Layered gold-tone rays burst outward from the centre, pairing a softly textured Florentine finish with high-polish accents for a lively play of light. A true statement piece from the golden age of American costume jewellery.🕰 Period / Year → 1961 · early 1960s🎨 Style → Statement · Sunburst / Starburst · Mid-century modern · Vintage💎 Material Gold-tone metal (gold plated) No stones — purely sculptural metalwork ✨ Design Dimensional, multi-layered starburst / sunburst form Long, tapering rays with a textured Florentine (brushed) finish Raised, high-polish navette (marquise) shaped spikes at the centre for contrast Signed Marcel Boucher 📐 DimensionsApprox. 6.5 cm across (please measure to confirm)🔒 Clasp / FasteningVintage pin with safety-catch closure (please verify)🌟 Design & InspirationMarcel Boucher, a former Cartier designer, was known for sculptural, jewel-quality costume pieces. This 1961 starburst captures the era's fascination with the Space Age and celestial motifs — bold, radiant and wonderfully three-dimensional. It makes an eye-catching finish on a coat, blazer or knit and is equally at home as a collector's piece.