Sparkling Bow - Vintage Gold Plated Aurora Borealis Crystal Rhinestone Pendant/Brooch Signed 'Sarah Coventry' Chain (VP294)

Sparkling Bow - Vintage Gold Plated Aurora Borealis Crystal Rhinestone Pendant/Brooch  Signed 'Sarah Coventry' Chain. This gorgeous pendant/brooch, and chain is crafted from gold plate, the chain is signed Sarah Cov. This brooch features oval, and round cut faceted crystals, vintage era styling, and quality craftsmanship. This beautiful brooch is created in the form of a large bow, which is adorned with wonderful baby pink, hot pink, and aurora borealis sparkling rhinestones. The stunning brooch can be worn on a chain or as a brooch. The pendant/brooch is matched up to a fantastic heavy rope chain, featuring a spring ring clasp, which is in perfect working order. This vintage piece is a real show-stopper, and versatile, since it can be worn as a pendant, and brooch. 

History: The term Rhinestone was given to the little sparkles after the river Rhine, where quartz pebbles, rock crystals with a high lead content were originally found. Folk would collect them from the shores, jewellers cutting and moulding them into little imitation diamonds.

1956. Creation 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. Christian Dior, charmed by the rainbow effect, is the first to use crystals to decorate the deep neckline of his creations.

What Is Gold-plated Jewelry? Gold-plated jewelry is a type of metal jewelry covered with a very thin layer of real gold. The process was invented in 1805 by Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli who plated a very thin gold layer on top of silver. 

You'll find pieces made from both silvertone and gold-colored metals, often set with large faux pearls and other gemstone simulants. Sarah Coventry jewelry was most popular during the 1950s and 1960s and continued to be offered at home parties for a few years after the company's 1981 bankruptcy.

Measurements: Brooch 95.00 mm x 58.00 mm        Chain: 24"

Stone Size: Swarovski Aurora Borealis Crystal Rhinestones (Round) 8.00 mm   Crystal Rhinestone (Oval) 29.00 mm x  21.00 mm   (Round) 6.00 mm - 2.00 mm 

Weight: 65.50 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America, NY

Date: Circa 1980