Starburst - Vintage Signed 'Made In Austria' Rhodium Plate Austrian Swarovski Aurora Borealis Crystal Rhinestone Brooch (VBR284)

Starburst - Vintage Signed 'Made In Austria' Rhodium Plate Austrian Swarovski Aurora Borealis Crystal Rhinestone Brooch (VBR284)

$125.00

Starburst - Vintage Signed 'Made In Austria' Rhodium Plate Austrian Swarovski Aurora Borealis Crystal Rhinestone Brooch. This lovely brooch is crafted from a gold plate over metal. The brooch features numerous Swarovski aurora borealis crystal rhinestones, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. The brooch is made in the form of a charming sunburst, which features wonderful lively stones with an aurora borealis finish. These stones catch the light and have flashes or pink, purple and blue. The stones are all prong set in silver tone metal. The back of the brooch is signed 'Made In Austria' The pin mechanism is in perfect working order. Truly a wonderful Vintage brooch to add to any collection.

1895: The Swarovski company is founded in Wattens, Austria. Daniel Swarovski and his partners were seeking a new business location and this small town offered advantages: distance from imitators, good transport to Paris and possibility of using hydroelectric power.

Rhinestones which are also known as diamantes or paste date back as far as the thirteenth century where they were first made from Czechoslovakian or Bohemian hand blown glass. The term rhinestone came along later, when rock crystals were discovered in and around the shores of the river Rhine in Austria.

Measurements: Brooch 32.00 mm x 32.00 mm

Stone Size: Swarovski Crystal 12.00 mm - 7.00 mm -4.00 mm

Weight: 7.00 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: Austria

Date: Circa 1950