{"product_id":"sparkling-flowers-vintage-gold-plated-austrian-swarovski-crystal-aurora-borealis-crystal-rhinestone-clip-on-earrings-ve450","title":"Sparkling Flowers - Vintage Gold Plated Austrian Swarovski Aurora Borealis Crystal Rhinestone Clip-On Earrings (VE450)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSparkling Flowers - Vintage Gold Plated Austrian Swarovski Aurora Borealis Crystal Rhinestone Flower Clip-On Earrings . These vintage earrings are crafted from a gold plate over metal (brass). The earrings feature 14 round cut Swarovski crystal rhinestones, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on these gorgeous earrings are made in the form of pretty flowers. The crystals display a beautiful array of colours, known as the Aurora Borealis finish. The earrings are for pierced and non pierced ears, featuring secure clip-on backings, which are in perfect working order. These vintage beauties would make a perfect addition to any vintage jewelry collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cspan\u003eOrigins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginally, rhinestones were rock crystals gathered from the river Rhine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, hence the name, although some were also found in areas like the Alps (the source of the Rhine). Today the name \"rhinestone\" applies only to varieties of lead glass known as crystal glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn 1883, Daniel formed a jewelry company and by 1886, they had over 70 employees, and supplied jewelry for Queen Victoria\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14501039737766660390\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold-plated jewelry has a long and rich history, dating back to ancient civilizations who used techniques like fire-gilding to coat metals of gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14501039737766659107\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe invention of electroplating in the 19th century by Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli revolutionized the process, making it more efficient and accessible, \u003ca data-sb=\"\/url?sa=t\u0026amp;source=web\u0026amp;rct=j\u0026amp;opi=89978449\u0026amp;url=https:\/\/www.goldgenie.com\/blog\/the-allure-of-gold-plated-jewelry-a-timeless-elegance-at-an-affordable-price\/\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjkgbDbipWNAxUgJTQIHd8pMLIQjJEMegQIAxAB\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw0gzypkdZ75i-lmcX0jATWC\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goldgenie.com\/blog\/the-allure-of-gold-plated-jewelry-a-timeless-elegance-at-an-affordable-price\/\" class=\"uVhVib\"\u003eaccording to Goldgenie\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14501039737766661920\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis advancement allowed for the creation of affordable jewelry with the appearance of solid gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"5f0bf46a-705d-4bdb-ab5f-227d77a0214e\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: Earrings 17.50 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Size: Swarovski Crystal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 4.30 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Good      Note: Age related wear to the gold plate, which does not take away from the beauty of the earrings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: America \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Circa 1950\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40871773667386,"sku":"VE450","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_1723.jpg?v=1747243949","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/sparkling-flowers-vintage-gold-plated-austrian-swarovski-crystal-aurora-borealis-crystal-rhinestone-clip-on-earrings-ve450","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}