{"product_id":"sweet-crimson-vintage-rhodium-plated-aurora-borealis-crystal-rhinestone-brooch-vbr270","title":"Recently Sold (VBR270)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet Crimson - Vintage Rhodium Plated Auroral Borealis Crystal Rhinestone Brooch. This pretty brooch is crafted from rhodium plate over metal. The brooch features square and numerous marquise and round shaped red crystal rhinestones, numerous round cut aurora borealis crystals, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. This lovely brooch is marquise shaped, and adorned by hand-set crimson red and aurora borealis sparkling crystal rhinestones. The brooch has a pin on the back, which locks in place in a secure rotary locking mechanism. This vintage brooch would make a perfect accessory for any of your favourite attire. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"5916714802260702076\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhinestones, also known as \"strass\" in many European languages, originated from rock crystals near the Rhine River, leading to their name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"5916714802260705117\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe history of rhinestones involves the evolution from natural crystals to manufactured glass and then to acrylic, with advancements in technology making them more accessible and affordable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"58daed5e-997f-46fb-9afb-5d42edd55cf8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"5916714802260705117\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"58daed5e-997f-46fb-9afb-5d42edd55cf8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn 1956: Daniel Swarovski's grandson, Manfred, introduces the Aurora Borealis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: an iridescent coating applied to crystal rhinestones that produces a rainbow effect. In collaboration with French fashion designer Christian Dior, the stone is launched into the fashion spotlight, cementing a new era in both industries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"5916714802260705117\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"58daed5e-997f-46fb-9afb-5d42edd55cf8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eRhodium plating, a process enhancing jewelry's appearance and durability, gained popularity in the 1930s for cosmetic applications, particularly for white gold and silver, and its continued use after a brief hiatus during WWII. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"5916714802260705117\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"58daed5e-997f-46fb-9afb-5d42edd55cf8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"e01dfae7-e408-401c-abc8-9e570fbb2d74\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003eMeasurements: Brooch 34.00 mm x 26.00 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"5916714802260705117\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"58daed5e-997f-46fb-9afb-5d42edd55cf8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"e01dfae7-e408-401c-abc8-9e570fbb2d74\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003eStone Size: Variety of shapes and sizes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 5.89 grams \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Canada \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: Circa 1960\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40820404879418,"sku":"VBR270","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_1055.jpg?v=1741912331","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/sweet-crimson-vintage-rhodium-plated-aurora-borealis-crystal-rhinestone-brooch-vbr270","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}