Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - Vintage 'Heidi Daus' Bronze Toned Metal Austrian Swarovski Crystal Rhinestone Necklace (VN176)

Smoke Gets On Your Eyes - Vintage 'Heidi Daus' Bronze Toned Metal Austrian Swarovski Crystal Rhinestone necklace. This gorgeous necklace is crafted from bronze toned metal, by Heidi Daus. The necklace features a variation of cuts, which are Swarovski crystal, Victorian revival styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this necklace is expertly set with beautiful sparkling crystal gemstones, which lead to an adjustable fancy chain. The color of the crystal is made to resemble smoky topaz, which looks wonderful with the bronze colored chain. The chain also has a crystal dangle, which adds a wonderful finishing touch to the piece. This necklace looks stunning when worn, truly a versatile piece to add to your vintage collection. 

History: A pioneer and leader of the statement jewelry concept, since 1981 Heidi Daus has created some of the world's most spectacular pieces of jewelry.

Combining time-honored traditions from every era with the most up to date techniques, each ingeniously designed piece is hand-set using flawlessly clear Swarovski crystals, Italian-inspired chain and Heidi's distinctively luxurious bronze tone finish.

The term Rhinestone was given to the little sparkles after the river Rhine, where quartz pebbles, rock crystals with a high lead content were originally found. Folk would collect them from the shores, jewellers cutting and moulding them into little imitation diamonds.

In 1883, Daniel formed a jewelry company and by 1886, they had over 70 employees, and supplied jewelry for Queen Victoria. In 1891, Daniel registered a patent for the crystal cutting machine that he created and in 1895, moved from Bohemia to Wattens, Austria to begin crystal production.

Measurements: Necklace 17 1/2 " - 22" (Adjustable)   

Stone Size: Swarovski Crystal Rhinestones: Variation of sizes 

Weight: 82.60 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: China      Note: Heidi Daus Company, America, New York

Date: Circa 1980