VTG Rainbow Iris Watermelon Rhinestone European 830 Silver Brooch Pin Antique

Description: VTG Rainbow Iris Watermelon Rhinestone European 830 Silver BroochCa 1910 Brooch is in good vintage condition. There is patina to the metal due to age.Clasp opens and closes fine. Metal: 830 SilverLength: 61.65mmWidest Point: 10mmStone Size: 14mm x 10mmWeight: 4.97 Grams Brooch is in great vintage condition. There is natural patina on the metal due to age. This piece was acquired from a German antique jewelry collector.Photos taken in natural light and accurately represent the item. Color may vary depending on monitor.Comes in a pretty gift box. "Iris Glass" or "Rhinestones"The use of natural rhinestones (Cailloux du Rhin) is recorded in Germany and Frances since at least the 17th Century. This variety of quartz is also called either rainbow quartz or iris quartz because of the amount of iridescence it shows due to its internal fracturing. Iris found in the Alps and is brought down to the valleys by such rivers as the Rhine - hence the name Rhinestones. The Bohemian makers of the Gablonz area introduced a new type of artifical gemstone that excelled with an outstanding sparkle. On small stones it was hard to tell why they had such fine sheens, only the larger stones revealed that it was achieves by simply including (generally three) transparent filaments of green, red and blue into the otherwise colorless glass. As the natural rhinestones were most frequently rainbow quartz (iris quartz), i.e. a type of quartz that displays a certain iridescence because of internal fractures, the makers call this glass "iris glass," while users stick to the term rhinestones. Many jewelry pieces were made with these "rhinestones" from Gablonz and Germany, after World War I. The "rhinestones" of the late 19th century (pre World War I) have much stronger colors than the more recently crafted stones. Please note: This is a genuine vintage item. They may not be 100% perfect, which is what adds to their charm. I describe all vintage and antique items to the best of my knowledge.They may have small flaws, which I will mention if not obvious in the photos.If in doubt, please ask questions - I am more than happy to answer them : ) Please review the item you are buying carefully.The photos were taken with a closeup macro lens and the item may appear larger than real-life.Therefore, the measurements and weight of the piece is also added to the listing to give you a better idea!There might be slight variations in color, unique to each monitor.Please keep this in mind when making your purchase.You can always ask questions when in doubt, of course!Thank you : ) Information in regards to shipping and payments:If you are bidding on multiple items, please wait for your final invoice so I can combine shipping and save you money. Shipping takes 7-10 days to the USA and Australia, Canada and many other parts of the world.Your parcel will ship (securely packed, of course) as registered mail with tracking.

Price: 40 USD

Location: Hanau

End Time: 2024-02-05T23:04:31.000Z

Shipping Cost: 15 USD