Description
VTG Silvertone Austria Clip-on Earrings cluster of ABs faceted rhinestones . Gemstones: The design includes a mix of round chaton and marquise-cut rhinestones. Colors: The palette features multi-tonal stones, including deep smoky grey, clear crystals, and vibrant blue and green shades. These vintage clip-on earrings are characteristic of mid-century Austrian costume jewelry, likely dating from the 1950s to the 1960s. They feature a sophisticated cluster design incorporating high-quality, brilliantly faceted stones for which Austrian craftsmanship is renowned. Visual Characteristics Gemstones: The design includes a mix of round chaton and marquise-cut rhinestones. Colors: The palette features multi-tonal stones, including deep smoky grey, clear crystals, and vibrant blue and green shades. Aurora Borealis (AB) Coating: Some stones exhibit an iridescent "Aurora Borealis" finish, which creates a magical, rainbow-like flash. This special coating was originally a collaboration between Swarovski and Christian Dior in 1955.