Vintage gold-tone metal rhinestone animal buckle, retro belt

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Description

This vintage belt buckle features a golden metal structure, covered on its visible side with a multitude of carefully set clear round rhinestones. The overall design evokes a stylized animal head, probably a feline, identifiable by the shape of the mouth and the eye openings. The golden surface is punctuated with relief effects, adding volume and extra sparkle to the piece.

The shiny, luminous golden finish elegantly contrasts with the crystalline sparkle of the rhinestones, which subtly vary in color between pure clear and slight gray nuances. The distribution of the stones creates a very striking decorative effect, typical of 20th-century costume fashion accessories.

The animal motif, both graphic and expressive, gives this buckle a strong personality. The object shows visible molding work on the contours, with an irregular relief that accentuates its vintage character. No logo or inscription is visible on the presented side. The buckle seems designed to be integrated into a wide belt, with a metal fastening system at the back (not visible in the photo).

The visible side shows no apparent major defects, but there are some small traces of wear and micro-scratches on the golden metal, signs of previous use. Some rhinestones show slight differences in brilliance, probably due to age, which enhances the retro charm of the piece.

This type of belt buckle, adorned with rhinestones and a stylized animal motif, is part of the tradition of 70s to 80s costume fashion accessories, often sought after for their decorative finish and assertive style.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Shows some signs of surface wear and micro-scratches, typical of a vintage accessory. The rhinestones are generally in place, with variations in brilliance due to age.

AFW Reassurance

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