{"product_id":"sarah-coventry-vintage-signed-sarah-coventry-gold-plated-aurora-borealis-rhinestone-clip-on-earrings-ve495","title":"Sarah Coventry - Vintage Signed 'Sarah Coventry' Gold Plated Aurora Borealis Rhinestone Clip-On Earrings (VE495)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSarah Coventry - Vintage Signed 'Sarah Coventry\" Gold Plated Aurora Borealis Rhinestone clip-On Earrings. These earrings are crafted from gold plate over metal, hallmarked Sarah Cov.  The earrings features numerous round cut aurora borealis crystal rhinestones, vintage era styling, and quality craftsmanship. This gorgeous earrings are comprised of beautiful sparkling aurora borealis crystal rhinestones, which are set-into a glowing gold circular shaped gallery. The earrings are made for pierced and non pierced ears, featuring clip-on backings. The earrings are substantial and solid, exhibiting a vintage couture feel. This vintage era earrings would make a fabulous addition to any vintage jewelry collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cspan\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. 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\u003cb\u003eThe process was invented in 1805 by Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli\u003c\/b\u003e who plated a very thin gold layer on top of silver. Since then, it has become commonplace in the jewelry world, with many base metals covered in gold, silver, or rhodium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece of jewelry has identifying marks, which varied over the years. Sarah Coventry jewelry bore the following identifying marks: \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoventry\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - First use 1949. \"Sarah Coventry\" - First use 1949.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"wt-content-toggle-product-details-read-more\" class=\"wt-content-toggle__body wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-03 wt-content-toggle__body--truncated\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\" class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003eSarah Coventry jewellery was named after the granddaughter of Lyman K. Stuart, the founder of the company. Established in 1949, it is recognised as the oldest direct selling jewellery company in the world. They did not design their own jewellery but used other manufacturers to produce their jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll find pieces made from both silvertone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eand gold-colored metals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, often set with large faux pearls and other gemstone simulants. Sarah Coventry jewelry was most popular during the 1950s and 1960s and continued to be offered at home parties for a few years after the company's 1981 bankruptcy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: Earrings 24.00 mm x 24.00 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Size: Crystal Rhinestone (Aurora Borealis) 3.00 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 15.00 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Canada \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Circa 1960\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41116679733306,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_4887_c353b74a-7503-44b7-a612-b0937216b9d6.jpg?v=1764641094","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/sarah-coventry-vintage-signed-sarah-coventry-gold-plated-aurora-borealis-rhinestone-clip-on-earrings-ve495","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}