Victorian Revival - Vintage Bronzed Crystal Rhinestone & Turquoise Glass Ornate Pendant/Brooch & Chain (VP229)

Victorian Revival - Vintage Bronzed Crystal Rhinestone & Turquoise Glass Ornate Pendant/Brooch & Chain (VP229)

$295.00

Victorian Revival - Vintage Bronzed Crystal Rhinestone & Turquoise Glass Ornate Pendant/Brooch & Chain. This gorgeous pendant/brooch and chain is crafted from a bronzed metal. The pendant features a variety of crystal rhinestones, turquoise glass gemstones, Victorian revival styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this pendant is ornate, and showcases beautiful scrolled open-work detail, which is adorned with ruby red crystal, and Persian blue turquoise glass gems. The piece is substantial, and can be worn as a pendant or a brooch. The pendant has been matched up to a bronze chain, which features a lobster -claw clap in perfect working order. This versatile piece can be worn as a pendant on the chain or as a brooch.. This vintage piece has a Neo-Renaissance Victorian feel, truly a special addition to ant vintage jewelry collection.

History: Origins. Originally, rhinestones were rock crystals gathered from the river Rhine, 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.

The story of glass beads began centuries before the Indians of North America used them for decoration and trade. One of the earliest production of glass beads has been traced to the Ancient Egyptians. Remains of a thriving glass works industry, dating back to 1365 B.C., has been discovered in Egypt.

Measurements: Pendant/Brooch 44.00 mm x 38.00 mm Chain 18"

Stone Size: Variety of shapes and sizes

Weight: Pendant & Chain 19.90 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: Europe

Date: Circa 1960