Collar Of Glamour - Vintage Rhodium Plated Austrian Crystal Rhinestone Collar Necklace (VN164)

Collar Of Glamour - Vintage Rhodium Plated Austrian Crystal Rhinestone Collar Necklace (VN164)

$195.00

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Collar Of Glamour - Vintage Rhodium Plated Crystal Rhinestone Collar Necklace. This elegant necklace is crafted from rhodium plate over metal. Featuring round cut Austrian crystal gemstones, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. This gorgeous necklace is expertly claw-set with five rows of sparkling clear crystals throughout the entire necklace. The back of the necklace has a polished finish, and a hidden slide clasp, in perfect working order. This vintage necklace would make a stunning bridal or special occasion piece.

Comments: Vintage costume jewelry pieces are know for their quality. Each rhinestone is claw-set like a diamond would be in fine jewelry. The majority of todays costume jewelry has glued rhinestones.

History: Joseph Strasser could be credited with the precursor to our present-day Rhinestone, but it was really when Georg Freidrich Strass in 1760 invented the first ever rhinestone (artificial gemstone) from a special type of crystal found in the Rhine River that the stones we know today were born.

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: Necklace (Collar) 15"

Stone Size: Crystal Rhinestones 2.00 mm each

Weight: 37.10

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America

DateL Circa 1960