{"product_id":"teal-beauty-vintage-signed-sherman-rhodium-plate-austrian-swarovski-crystal-necklace-clip-on-earring-set-vn268","title":"Teal Beauty - Vintage Signed 'Sherman' Rhodium Plate Austrian Swarovski Aurora Borealis Crystal Rhinestone Necklace \u0026 Clip-On Earring Set (VN268)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTeal Beauty - Vintage Signed 'Sherman' Rhodium Plate Austrian Swarovski Aurora Borealis Crystal Rhinestone Necklace \u0026amp; Clip-On Earring Set. This gorgeous set is crafted from Rhodium Plate, signed SHERMAN. Featuring round cut, pear cut, and marquise cut Austrian Swarovski crystal gemstones, vintage styling, and high quality craftsmanship. This stunning Sherman set is made in the Edwardian style. The beautiful teal blue, and Aurora Borealis blue\/green rhinestones sparkle like diamonds, because of the high quality Swarovski crystals. The necklace is adjustable so you can adjust it to your desired length. The earrings are for pierced and non pierced ears, and feature secure clip-on backings. This vintage set would make a perfect wedding heirloom or special occasion parure. These Sherman sets are becoming more rare, and are highly collectible. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cb\u003eCenturies ago, quartz pebbles with a high lead content were found sparkling on the banks of Europe's Rhine River\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003eSwarovski crystals were first invented in 1895 by Austrian jeweler Daniel Swarovski\u003c\/b\u003e. The crystals contain more than 30% lead, making for a harder, more reflective, higher quality stone. Swarovski crystals revolutionized the industry, using proprietary technology to cut faceted stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eGustave Sherman was one of Canada's finest costume jewellery designers. He \u003cb\u003ebegan his company in Montreal, Canada, in 1941 - 1981\u003c\/b\u003e, producing high end, quality costume jewellery. He used only the best Swarovski stones, crystal beads and findings. He favoured aurora borealis coatings and long marquise cut stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1956. \u003cb\u003eCreation of the AB effect from Aurora Borealis, that makes the crystal more glitter, with the colors of the rainbow as an association with the aurora borealis\u003c\/b\u003e. Christian Dior, charmed by the rainbow effect, is the first to use crystals to decorate the deep neckline of his creations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e Regardless of the size or the design of any of the jewelry, \u003cb\u003eeach piece was made to a very high standard\u003c\/b\u003e and was the most expensive costume jewelry of its style available. There was no such product as a low or economical line of Sherman jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese Pre-Columbian smiths used alloys of copper with gold and silver known as tumbaga. However, it wasn't until 1805 that Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli invented electroplating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: Necklace 13 1\/2\" - 18.00\"       Earrings 28.00 mm x 28.00 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Size: Swarovski Crystal Rhinestones : Variety of shapes, and sizes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: Necklace 46.00 grams.    Earrings 16.30 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, Montreal\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":41482931961914,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_7076_5499d3ac-34b2-4d37-b1f5-405a8227a49b.jpg?v=1782084847","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/teal-beauty-vintage-signed-sherman-rhodium-plate-austrian-swarovski-crystal-necklace-clip-on-earring-set-vn268","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}