Flower Of Colour - Vintage Gold Plated Austrian Swarovski Aurora Borealis Crystal Rhinestone Brooch (VBR335)

Flower Of Colour - Vintage Gold Plated Austrian Swarovski Aurora Borealis Crystal Rhinestone Brooch. This pretty brooch is crafted from gold plate over metal. The brooch features Swarovski aurora borealis round and marquise cut crystal rhinestones, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. This lovely brooch is made in the form of a flower, which is adorned by sparkling crystals, displaying an array of colours. The setting is gold plated, and the back has its original pin and rotary locking mechanism, in perfect working order. This vintage brooch would make an elegant accessory with any of your favourite attire. 

History: The term Rhinestone was given to the little sparkles after the river Rhine, where quartz pebbles, rock crystals with a high lead content were originally found. Folk would collect them from the shores, jewellers cutting and moulding them into little imitation diamonds.

In 1883, Daniel formed a jewelry company and by 1886, they had over 70 employees, and supplied jewelry for Queen Victoria. 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.

What 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 1805 by Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli who plated a very thin gold layer on top of silver. 

Measurements: Brooch 78.00 mm x 41.00 mm 

Stone Size: Swarovski Aurora Borealis Crystal Rhinestones (Round) 9.00 mm  (Round Small) 5.00mm    (Marquise) 18.00 mm x 5.00 mm     16.00 mm x 4.50 mm     

Weight: 13.50 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Canada 

Date: Circa 1950