Over The Rainbow - Vintage Silver Crystal Rhinestone Brooch (VBR200)

Over The Rainbow - Vintage Silver Crystal Rhinestone Brooch (VBR200)

$195.00

Over The Rainbow - Vintage Silver Crystal Rhinestone Brooch. This gorgeous brooch is crafted from a silver metal. Featuring a square cut crystal, round cut crystals, Vintage styling and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this brooch is set with a beautiful sparkling rainbow colored crystal, which has a sparkling clear crystal surround. The brooch has its original pin, and lock mechanism, in perfect working order. This vintage brooch would add class to any outfit. So elegant and beautiful!

Comments: These crystals are foiled back so the brooch should never be immersed into liquid. The foil gives the crystals its beautiful color, therefore care should be taken not to scratch the foil off of the crystal.

History: Centuries ago, quartz pebbles with a high lead content were found sparkling on the banks of Europe's Rhine River. These beautiful, natural stones were highly coveted and were eventually depleted, inspiring jewelers to create an imitation, aptly named the "rhinestone."

Measurements: Brooch 35.50 mm x 35.50 mm

Stone Size: Crystal Rhinestone (Rainbow) 22.00 mm x 22.00 mm (Round) 6.00 mm each

Weight: 16.70 grams

Condition: Very good. Note: One very fine small scratch to the back of the rainbow crystal seen under magnification.

Origin: America

Date: Circa 1960