Sparkling Flower - Vintage Signed 'MONET' Gold Plated Austrian Swarovski Crystal Rhinestone Brooch (VBR316)

Sparking Flower - Vintage Signed 'MONET' Gold Plated Austrian Swarovski Crystal Rhinestone Flower Brooch. This gorgeous brooch is crafted from gold plate over metal. The brooch features numerous round cut Austrian Swarovski crystal rhinestones, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. The brooch is made in the form of a beautiful dimensional flower, which is adorned by sparkling clear Swarovski crystal rhinestones. The brooch features a pin on the back with a locking rotary mechanism, in perfect working order. This exquisite vintage brooch would look stunning on any of your favourite attire. Sparkles like diamonds! 

History: Monet Jewelry is an American brand that has been creating stunning, high-quality costume jewellery since the early 1930s. The company was founded by brothers Michael and Joseph Chernow, who had emigrated to the United States from Lithuania in the early 1900s.

Monet, a prominent costume jewelry brand, began as Monocraft Products Co. in 1927, founded by brothers Michael and Joseph Chernow. Initially, they produced monograms and plaques for handbags. The company later shifted its focus to costume jewelry in the late 1930s, adopting the Monet name in 1937. Monet gained popularity for its high-quality, affordable, and stylish jewelry, becoming a household name and setting a precedent for branding in the jewelry industry.

Monet is widely considered a high-quality brand of vintage costume jewelry, known for its elegant, enduring designs, meticulous craftsmanship, and durable plating that often maintains its finish for decades. The brand created an illusion of luxury at an accessible price point, using gold and silver plating and often featuring faux gemstones. Monet also innovated with functional designs, such as the patented barrel clutch for pierced ears and the friction ear clip for non-pierced ears, and its classic style ensures its pieces remain wearable and contemporary.

The first known gold plating occurred in northern Peru, where Pre-Columbian smiths gilded and silvered copper pieces by electrochemical replacement techniques. During excavations in the late 1980s, archaeologists discovered gold and silver ornamental and ceremonial artifacts dating all the way back to AD 50-300.

Since 1895, founder Daniel Swarovski's mastery of crystal cutting has defined the company. His enduring passion for innovation and design has made it the world's premier jewelry and accessory brand. Today, the family carries on the tradition of delivering extraordinary everyday style to women around the world.

Luigi Brunatelli, an Italian chemist, is most widely credited for inventing electroplating. Brugnatelli published his findings on the use of Volta piles to deposit a layer of gold onto a metallic surface in 1805.

Measurements: Brooch 46.00 mm x 46.00 mm 

Stone Size: Austrian Swarovski Crystal Rhinestones 4.00 mm each 

Weight: 29.90 grams 

Condition: Excellent    Note: Pristine 

Origin: America 

Date: Circa 1960