Barbies Night Out - Vintage Signed 'Sherman' Rhodium Plate Austrian Swarovski Aurora Borealis Pink Crystal Rhinestone Bracelet & Clip-On Earring Set (VB106)

Barbies Night Out - Vintage Signed "Sherman' Rhodium Plate Austrian Swarovski Aurora Borealis Pink Crystal Rhinestone Bracelet & Clip-On Earring Set. This wonderful set is crafted from rhodium plate over metal. The bracelet and earrings feature vintage styling, Sherman hallmarks, and quality craftsmanship. The gorgeous bracelet and earring set are comprised of beautiful sparkling pink crystals, which display a variation of other colours in different light intensities. The bracelet exhibits alternating marquise and round cut crystals, which sparkle like diamonds. The bracelet features a hidden slide-type clasp, which clicks into place securely, and a safety chain for additional  security. The earrings are a clip-on design for pierced and non pierced ears, which fit comfortably on the ears. This vintage set looks stunning when worn, and truly would bring a look of elegance to any outfit. 

History: Gustave Sherman designed and manufactured some of the highest quality and most beautiful fine costume jewelry in Canada, if not the world. Even though he had no schooling in business or jewelry-making, Gustave founded his Montreal manufacturing company, Sherman Costume Jewelry, in 1947.

1895: The Swarovski company is founded in Wattens, Austria. Daniel Swarovski and his partners were seeking a new business location and this small town offered advantages: distance from imitators, good transport to Paris and possibility of using hydroelectric power.

Rhinestones which are also known as diamantes or paste date back as far as the thirteenth century where they were first made from Czechoslovakian or Bohemian hand blown glass. The term rhinestone came along later, when rock crystals were discovered in and around the shores of the river Rhine in Austria.

1956: Daniel Swarovski's grandson, Manfred, introduces the Aurora Borealis: an iridescent coating applied to crystal rhinestones that produces a rainbow effect. In collaboration with French fashion designer Christian Dior, the stone is launched into the fashion spotlight, cementing a new era in both industries.

The history of rhodium plating begins with the discovery of rhodium itself. Rhodium, a silvery-white, exceptionally lustrous metal, was first identified in 1803 by English chemist and inventor William Hyde Wollaston.

Measurements: Bracelet 7"      Earrings: 22.00 mm x 16.00 mm 

Stone Size: Swarovski Aurora Borealis Crystal Rhinestones.: Variation of sizes (Marquise And Round Cut)

Weight: 50.70 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Canada

Date: Circa 1950