Golden & Linear - Vintage Gold Plated Amber Crystal Rhinestone Brooch (VBR275)

Golden & Linear - Vintage Gold Plated Amber Crystal Rhinestone Brooch (VBR275)

$95.00

Golden & Linear - Vintage Gold Plated Amber Crystal Rhinestone Brooch. This lovely brooch is crafted from gold plate over metal. The brooch features 4 rectangular cut faceted crystal rhinestones, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. This lovely brooch is linear, and hand-set with beautiful sparkling amber coloured crystal rhinestones. The brooch features its original pin, and rotary locking mechanism, which is in perfect working order. This gorgeous vintage brooch is elegant, yet versatile. Truly a perfect addition to any vintage jewelry collection.

History: Rhinestones which are also known as diamantes or paste date back as far as the thirteenth century where they were first made from Czechoslovakian or Bohemian hand blown glass. The term rhinestone came along later, when rock crystals were discovered in and around the shores of the river Rhine in Austria.

The technology behind gold plated jewelry is credited to Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli. In 1805, he discovered the process for electroplating. It was quickly adopted for jewelry styles, with many Victorian jewelry pieces using gold plating.

Measurements: Brooch 73.00 mm x 13.00 mm

Stone Size: Crystal Rhinestones 18.00 mm x 13.00 mm

Weight: 10.90 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America

Date: Circa 1970