Green Smoke - Vintage Gold Plated Crystal Rhinestone Necklace (VN158)

Green Smoke - Vintage Gold Plated Crystal Rhinestone Necklace (VN158)

$195.00

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Green Smoke - Vintage Gold Plated Crystal Rhine Stone Necklace. This gorgeous necklace is crafted from gold plate over metal. Featuring round cut crystal rhinestones, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this necklace is claw-set with sparkling green and white crystal rhinestones. There is a sturdy classic curb chain , which is connected to the gallery. The chain features a secure spring ring clasp in perfect working order. This vintage beauty would make a perfect special occasion piece for any event.

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.

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.

Measurements: Necklace 16"

Stone Size: Crystal Rhinestones 12.00 mm - 2.00 mm

Weight: Necklace 12.70 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America

Date: Circa 1960