{"product_id":"vintage-rhodium-plate-austrian-crystal-floral-tassel-necklace-vn163","title":"Recently Sold (VN163)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFacinante - Vintage Rhodium Plated Austrian Swarovski Aurora Borealis Crystal Rhinestone Tassel Necklace. This gorgeous necklace is crafted from Rhodium plate over metal.  Featuring Austrian Swarovski crystal, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. This unique necklace is expertly claw-set by hand with sparking Aurora Borealis crystal, and deep rich purple crystals. The tassel is designed a a flower, with a wonderful tassel, which drapes beautifully and gives the piece movement. The neck portion of the necklace is also set with crystals, and has an adjustable crystal extender, which can be worn at your desired length. This stunning vintage necklace is suitable for any formal occasion, and  is sure to compliment any gown or dress. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginally, rhinestones were \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003erock crystals gathered from the river Rhine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn 1883, Daniel formed a jewelry company and by 1886, they had over 70 employees, and supplied jewelry for Queen Victoria\u003c\/b\u003e. In 1891, Daniel registered a patent for the crystal cutting machine that he created and in 1895, moved from Bohemia to Wattens, Austria to begin crystal production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the early to mid 1950s, the Swarovksi Company began experimenting to give a lustrous aurora borealis coating on crystals to make them more radiant\u003c\/b\u003e. The process was meant to simulate the effect of the Northern Lights, or the celestial Aurora Borealis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRhodium has been used as a coating for jewelry and silverware since the 1930s\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements: Necklace 13 1\/2\" - 16\"    Tassel Drop 3 3\/4 \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStone Size: Aurora Borealis Crystal 7.00 mm - 5.50 mm each    Marquise Crystal 7.00 mm - 5.00 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 25.70 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition: Excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: America \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDate: Circa 1960\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39987063586874,"sku":"VN163","price":145.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_4017.jpg?v=1690413400","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/vintage-rhodium-plate-austrian-crystal-floral-tassel-necklace-vn163","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}