Autumn Hues - Vintage Sterling Silver Crystal Tennis Bracelet (VB134)

Autumn Hues - Vintage Sterling Silver Crystal Tennis Bracelet. This gorgeous bracelet is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling. The bracelet features 11 round cut faceted coloured crystals, 10 round cut clear faceted crystals, classic styling, and quality craftsmanship. This bracelet is comprised of 11 expertly claw-set coloured crystals, which are interspaced with sparkling clear crystals. The larger crystals are a variety of beautiful autumn warm hues, such as cognac, champagne, chartreuse, and olive green. Whilst the sparkling clear crystals add contrast to the coloured gems. The bracelet features a slide-type lock, and two additional security locks, which are all in perfect working. This vintage bracelet is substantial, and solid, which can be worn on its own or stacked with your other favourite bracelets. Great piece, in pristine condition! 

History: Originally, rhinestones were rock crystals gathered from the river Rhine, hence the name, although some were also found in areas like the Alps (the source of the Rhine). Today the name "rhinestone" applies only to varieties of lead glass known as crystal glass.

Silver Mining in History. The story of silver mining began about 5,000 years ago. Silver was first mined around 3,000 BCE in Anatolia, now located in modern-day Turkey. The precious metal helped early civilizations in the Near East, Ancient Greece to flourish.

The term sterling silver denotes any silver alloy in which pure silver makes up at least 92.5 percent of the content. One theory is that the word sterling comes from the name Easterlings—coiners from east German states brought to England during the reign of Henry II (1154–89) to improve the quality of the coinage.

Measurements: Bracelet 7 3/4      Width: 11.50 mm 

Stone Size: Crystal (Large) 8.00 mm      Crystal (Small) 3.00 mm 

Weight: 27.00 grams 

Condition: Excellent       Note: Pristine 

Origin: America 

Date: Circa 1990