Festivities - Vintage Silver Metal Crystal Rhinestone Poinsettia Necklace (VN172)
Rarities Antique Jewelry
Festivities- Vintage Silver Metal Crystal Rhinestone Poinsettia Necklace. This lovely necklace is crafted from a silver metal. The necklace features marquise and round cut faceted crystals, and vintage styling. This galleries on this necklace are set with vibrant red ruby colored crystals, which form poinsettia flowers. The trio of flowers are attached to a substantial silver colored chain, which features a secure lobster-claw clasp. The vintage necklace is festive, however it is so pretty it can be worn anytime of the year.
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.
Measurements: Necklace (adjustable) 16" - 18"
Stone Size: Crystal Rhinestones 14.50 mm - 2.50 mm
Weight: 27.20 grams
Condition: Excellent
Origin: America
Date: Circa 1980