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Tuxedo Days - Vintage Rhodium Plated Austrian Crystal Rhinestone Necktie Necklace.  This elegant necklace is crafted from rhodium plate over metal. Featuring round cut Austrian crystal gemstones, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. This gorgeous necklace is made in the form of a necktie. It is expertly claw-set with six rows of sparkling clear crystals, throughout the entire necklace, and a single row which sits around the neck. It has a polished finish, and a hook style clasp, which simple hooks around a link at your desired length. This vintage necklace would make a stunning  special occasion piece. 

Comments: Vintage costume jewelry pieces are know for their quality. Each rhinestone is claw-set like a diamond would be in fine jewelry. The majority of todays costume jewelry has glued rhinestones. 

History: Joseph Strasser could be credited with the precursor to our present-day Rhinestone, but it was really when Georg Freidrich Strass in 1760 invented the first ever rhinestone (artificial gemstone) from a special type of crystal found in the Rhine River that the stones we know today were born.

Rhodium has been used as a coating for jewelry and silverware since the 1930s. It was also used as a plating for cigarette lighters and writing instruments during that time. One of the many companies that used rhodium plating was the Ronson Lighter Company, which produced many art-deco style items in the 30s.

Measurements: Necklace (wearable length ) up to 17"  

Stone Size: Crystal Rhinestones 2.50 mm each 

Weight: 35.90

Condition: Excellent  Note: A few darker rhinestones from the age of the piece. Which do not reflect the beauty of the piece what-so-ever. 

Origin: America 

Date: Circa 1980