Icy Blossoms - Vintage Gold Plated Crystal Rhinestone Flower Brooch (VBR268)

Icy Blossoms - Vintage Gold Plated Crystal Rhinestone Flower Brooch (VBR268)

$125.00

Icy Blossoms- Vintage Gold Plate Crystal Rhinestone Flower Brooch. This gorgeous brooch is crafted from gold plate over metal. Featuring numerous marquise shaped faceted crystal rhinestones, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. This brooch is created in the form of a flower, which is adorned by beautiful sparkling crystal rhinestones. The pin has a catch, and lock mechanism, which is secure and in perfect working order. This vintage brooch looks stunning when worn, truly a wonderful piece to add to your 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 41.00 mm round

Stone Size: Crystal Rhinestones 11.00 mm x 5.00 mm

Weight: 21.10 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America

Date: Circa 1960