{"product_id":"autumn-days-vintage-gold-plated-austrian-swarovski-aurora-borealis-crystal-rhinestone-brooch-vbr254","title":"Recently Sold (VBR254)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAutumn Days - Vintage Gold Plated Austrian Swarovski Aurora Borealis Crystal Rhinestone Brooch. This vintage brooch is crafted from gold plate over metal. The brooch features numerous tear drop and round cut faceted Swarovski crystal rhinestones, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this gorgeous brooch is made in the form of a pretty flower. The crystals display a beautiful cognac amber color, mixed with aurora borealis crystals. The pin locks into place, and is in perfect working order. The vintage brooch would make a perfect accessory to any outfit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginally, rhinestones were rock crystals gathered from the river Rhine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn 1883, Daniel formed a jewelry company and by 1886, they had over 70 employees, and supplied jewelry for Queen Victoria\u003c\/b\u003e. In 1891, Daniel registered a patent for the crystal cutting machine that he created and in 1895, moved from Bohemia to Wattens, Austria to begin crystal production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e1956. \u003cb\u003eCreation of the AB effect from Aurora Borealis, that makes the crystal more glitter, with the colors of the rainbow as an association with the aurora borealis\u003c\/b\u003e. Christian Dior, charmed by the rainbow effect, is the first to use crystals to decorate the deep neckline of his creations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: Brooch 32.00 mm round \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Size: Swarovski Crystal (Tear Drop) 7.00 mm x 4.50 mm    Round 4.50 mm - 7.00 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 8.00 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: America \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Circa 1950\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40529314775098,"sku":"VBR254","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_7822.jpg?v=1719275929","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/autumn-days-vintage-gold-plated-austrian-swarovski-aurora-borealis-crystal-rhinestone-brooch-vbr254","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}