Shades Of Blue & A Touch Of Green - Vintage Gold Plated Crystal Rhinestone Flower Brooch (VBR328)

Shades Of Blue & A Touch Of Green - Vintage Gold Plated Crystal Rhinestone Flower Brooch. This wonderful brooch is created from gold plate over metal. The brooch features numerous round faceted cut crystal rhinestones, 7 pear shaped faceted crystal rhinestones, 3 marquise shaped faceted crystal rhinestones, vintage era styling, and quality craftsmanship. This pretty brooch is created in the form of a flower, which showcases beautiful blue and green sparkling crystals. The brooch features a pin, and rotary locking mechanism, which is in perfect working order. This vintage brooch looks gorgeous when worn, truly a perfect accessory to be enjoyed for many years to come. 

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."

Rhinestones aka Diamantes, Crystals, Flat Backs or Strass in many European countries, or even Paste as the original methods imply, go back to the 1200s where they were first made from Czechoslovakian or Bohemian hand blown glass.

The process was invented in 1805 by Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli 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.

Measurements: Brooch 70.00 mm x 32.50 mm 

Stone Size: Crystal Rhinestone (Round) 8.00 mm - 4.00 mm - 3.50 mm - 3.00 mm       (Pear Shape) 10.00 mm x 6.00 mm  (Marquise) 16.00 mm x 4.50 mm      10.00 mm x 5.00 mm 

Weight: 7.60 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Canada 

Date: Circa 1960