Canary Yellow - Vintage Signed 'Joan Rivers' Gold Plated Crystal Tennis Bracelet (VB141)

Canary Yellow - Vintage Signed 'Joan Rivers' Gold Plated Crystal Tennis Bracelet. This pretty bracelet is crafted from gold plate over metal. The bracelet features numerous round cut crystals, classic vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. This bracelet is comprised of expertly claw-set vibrant canary yellow crystals, which are set completely around the entire bracelet. The bracelet has a slide-type lock, and two hook-type locks for additional security. This vintage bracelet looks great on its own or stacked with other bracelets. 

History: In 1990, Joan launched the Joan Rivers Classics Collection of fashion jewelry, apparel and accessories on QVC. She constantly kept her finger on the pulse of the latest trends, and was widely considered to be one of America's most visible, accessible, and authoritative fashion spokespeople.

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.

The technology behind gold plated jewelry is credited to Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli. In 1805, he discovered the process for electroplating. It was quickly adopted for jewelry styles, with many Victorian jewelry pieces using gold plating.

The term Tennis Bracelet was coined thanks to Chris Evert, a professional tennis player from the USA, who had a prolific career which stemmed from 1972 to 1989. During a ferocious match in the US Open her George Bedewi diamond bracelet broke and fell off her wrist. ... This is now known as the "Tennis Bracelet".

Measurements: Bracelet 7 1/2"     Width: 3.00 mm 

Stone Size: Crystal 3.00 mm

Weight: 8.10 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: China 

Date: Circa 1990