Dramatic vintage articulated leopard shoulder brooch featuring a long, flexible silver-tone body covered with black enamel spots and sparkling clear rhinestone accents. Bright green rhinestone eyes give the leopard a striking, lifelike appearance.

The hinged body sections allow the leopard to curve and drape across a shoulder, collar, jacket or dress. Multiple pin-back closures help support the length and weight while worn.

• Item type: Articulated shoulder brooch

• Design: Leopard or panther

• Color: Silver tone, black, clear and green

• Materials: Rhinestones, enamel and silver-tone metal

• Eyes: Green marquise-shaped rhinestones

• Construction: Jointed, articulated body and limbs

• Approximate length: 6½ inches

• Closure: Multiple pin-back closures

• Maker: No readable signature is visible in the supplied photos

• Condition: Good vintage condition with age-related wear and surface patina. Stones appear present in the photographs, but each stone, hinge and pin closure should be checked before publishing.

This oversized figural brooch is a distinctive collectible piece of vintage costume jewelry and would look especially striking worn across the shoulder of a blazer, coat or evening dress.