Shades Of Blue - Vintage Rhodium & Gold Plated Crystal Rhinestone Bracelet (VB098)

Shades Of Blue - Vintage Rhodium & Gold Plated Crystal Rhinestone Bracelet (VB098)

$95.00

Shades Of Blue - Vintage Rhodium & Gold Plated Crystal Rhinestone Bracelet. This lovely bracelet is crafted from rhodium and a gold plated metal. The bracelet features marquise and round cut crystal rhinestones, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. This bracelet has 4 strands of sky blue sparkling crystals, which are interspaced by sapphire blue marquise cut crystal rhinestones. All the crystal rhinestones are hand-set with secure claws in the same way that gemstones are set in fine jewelry today. The bracelet is mostly crafted in a rhodium plate with a gold plated clasp. The clasp snaps closed nicely, and is in perfect working order. This vintage bracelet would make a perfect addition to your outfit for any formal occasion.

History: Origins. Originally, rhinestones were rock crystals gathered from the river Rhine, hence the name, although some were also found in areas like the Alps (the source of the Rhine). Today the name "rhinestone" applies only to varieties of lead glass known as crystal glass

Rhodium has been used as a coating for jewelry and silverware since the 1930s. It was also used as a plating for cigarette lighters and writing instruments during that time. One of the many companies that used rhodium plating was the Ronson Lighter Company, which produced many art-deco style items in the 30s.

Measurements: Bracelet 7" Width 22.00 mm

Stone Size: Crystal Rhinestones (Round) 3.00 mm Marquise 14.50 mm x 7.00 mm

Weight: 33.70 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America

Date: Circa 1960