Vintage Silver Plated Star & Leaf Rhinestone Ring US Size 8 Estate Crucifix

It is a quiet pleasure to offer this distinctive vintage ring from our family’s personal estate holdings. As a third-generation dealer, I have handled many pieces over the years, yet this one stands out for the way its design combines a bold central motif with delicate surrounding elements, all rendered in the silver-plated costume jewelry tradition that once brought sparkle to everyday wardrobes.

The focal point is a round faceted clear rhinestone, centrally set within a stylized star or cross form. This central stone catches the light with a bright, glassy brilliance characteristic of quality paste or glass from the period. Radiating from it are graceful leaf or petal-shaped elements that curve outward and downward, each one pavé-set with multiple small round clear rhinestones. The pavé work is precise for its type, with the tiny stones held securely in what appears to be a combination of prong and beaded edging. Some of the smaller stones show a faint warmth in certain lights, likely from age or the original foil backing common in such pieces. The overall effect is dimensional and lively, with the leaves seeming to embrace the central star while the band itself flows in a gentle undulating line that adds movement when the ring is worn.

From the front, the design reads as an open, airy composition. The star/cross at the heart is not flat but slightly raised, giving the piece presence without overwhelming the finger. On either side, the leaf forms extend along the shoulders, their pavé stones creating a continuous sparkle that draws the eye outward. The craftsmanship of the casting is evident in the crisp definition of the leaf veins and the beaded borders around each small stone setting. There is a pleasing rhythm to the way the design balances solid metal areas with openwork, allowing light to play through and around the stones.

Turning the ring, the side profile reveals how the leaf elements continue their graceful descent along the band. The band itself is not a simple straight shank; it carries the same organic, sculpted quality as the front, with subtle curves that follow the natural contour of the finger. In the photographs taken against the mandrel, the ring sits at approximately the 18–19 mm marking, confirming a comfortable US size 8 fit for most wearers. When placed on the hand in the reference images, it sits with balanced proportion — prominent enough to be noticed yet not so large as to feel costume-exaggerated. The hand-model photographs are included purely to illustrate scale and how the motif sits when worn; the true surface character is best judged from the direct close-ups and mandrel view.

The metal tells its own honest story. What presents as a silver tone is in fact silver plating over a base metal, most likely a copper or rose-toned alloy. Where the finish has worn from years of wear — particularly along the outer curve of the band and the high points of the setting — a warmer coppery or rose undertone emerges. In the crevices and around the edges of the leaves, a soft green verdigris has developed, the natural result of age and exposure on plated jewelry. This patina is not damage but character; it speaks of a piece that has been loved and worn rather than stored away. The plating remains intact in the protected areas, preserving the original cool silver appearance where it matters most for the design. No attempt has been made to replate or disguise the wear, as we believe the authentic aged surface adds to the ring’s appeal for collectors of genuine period pieces.

The stones throughout are secure. None are missing, loose, or significantly clouded. The central rhinestone retains good faceting and light return, while the surrounding pavé stones continue to sparkle individually and as a group. There are no large chips or cracks visible. Minor surface marks and light scratches exist on the metal, as one would expect from a vintage estate item that has seen use. The back of the setting shows openwork construction typical of costume jewelry meant to reduce weight and allow the piece to sit flatter on the finger.

This ring carries no hallmark or maker’s mark of any kind in any view we have examined. It is unmarked, as so many quality costume pieces of its era were. Its value lies not in a famous signature but in the strength of its design — the pleasing marriage of a star or cross motif with surrounding leaves, the careful pavé work, and the way the entire composition flows into the band. It feels like a considered statement piece rather than a generic trinket: substantial enough for presence, yet light and wearable for daily enjoyment.

In hand, it offers a satisfying weight and balance. The undulating band conforms comfortably, and the raised central motif sits proud without catching on everything. It would pair equally well with a simple blouse and jeans for everyday charm or with a more dressed-up ensemble where its sparkle and dimensionality can catch the light. The combination of the star/cross heart and the embracing leaves gives it a slightly botanical yet celestial quality that feels both timeless and distinctive.

We present it exactly as it is — a single finite estate piece with all the honest signs of its age and history intact. The photographs form an essential part of this description, and I encourage close inspection of the wear patterns, the stone security, and the way the metal tones shift from silver to warm copper where the plating has gently retreated. This is not a perfect new piece, nor do we claim it to be. It is a charming survivor from an earlier time when costume jewelry was made with real attention to motif and detail, now offered for a new generation to enjoy and appreciate on its own terms.

 _gsrx_vers_1736 (GS 9.9.5 (1736))

Condition: Pre-owned

Item specifics

Offered by Gosla Antiques & Collectibles, purveyors of antiquities, curiosities and collectible wares. Dispatched from Pennsylvania, United States, with tracking.