{"product_id":"cognac-jewel-vintage-gold-plated-austrian-swarovski-crystal-necklace-vn274","title":"Cognac Jewel - Vintage Gold Plated Austrian Crystal Rhinestone Necklace (VN274)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCognac Jewel - Vintage Gold Plated Austrian Crystal Rhinestone Necklace. This vintage necklace is crafted from gold plate over base metal, hallmarked Austria. The necklace features numerous round cut and tear-drop shaped faceted crystal rhinestones, vintage era styling, and quality craftsmanship. This gorgeous necklace is composed of beautiful sparkling cognac coloured crystals. The gallery showcases one larger drop, which resembles a floral motif, and a graduated drop on each side. The necklace also has 3 smaller and shorter drops, and crystals all the way around the necklace. The clasp simply hooks onto the necklace, so it can be worn at your desired length. This vintage necklace sparkles beautifully, truly a perfect addition to any formal attire. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: Vi\u003cspan\u003entage costume rhinestone jewelry signed \"Austria\" or \"Made in Austria\" is generally considered high quality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dating mostly from the 1930s through the 1960s, Austrian pieces are heavily sought after by collectors for their superior materials, brilliant sparkle, and expert craftsmanship. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eAustria has a rich history of crystal cutting (anchored by innovators like Swarovski). The rhinestones used in these pieces are precision machine-cut rather than molded glass, giving them exceptional brilliance and light refraction.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany mid-century Austrian pieces feature stunning iridescent AB coatings (co-developed by Swarovski in the 1950s), which remain vibrant and resistant to flaking in well-kept pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eUnlike cheaper costume jewelry where stones are glued in, high-grade Austrian pieces usually feature individually prong-set stones housed in durable japanned, brass, or silver-plated metal backings.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCenturies ago, quartz pebbles with a high lead content were found sparkling on the banks of Europe's Rhine River\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These beautiful, natural stones were highly coveted and were eventually depleted, inspiring jewelers to create an imitation, aptly named the \"rhinestone.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\" class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003eWhat Is Gold-plated Jewelry? Gold-plated jewelry is a type of metal jewelry covered with a very thin layer of real gold. The process was invented in \u003cb\u003e1805\u003c\/b\u003e by Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli who plated a very thin gold layer on top of silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\" class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003eMeasurements: Necklace (adjustable up to 17 3\/4\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\" class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003eStone Size: Varies of shapes and sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\" class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003eWeight: 23.50 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\" class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003eCondition: Excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\" class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003eOrigin: Austria \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\" class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003eDate: Circa 1950 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41591587110970,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_7347_ea8a9c3b-7341-476f-9617-06b2ba09490f.jpg?v=1786583395","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/cognac-jewel-vintage-gold-plated-austrian-swarovski-crystal-necklace-vn274","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}