Rhinestone Antique jewelry

Rhinestone antique jewelry has a lot of history dating back to ancient times. Down through the years, vintage, exotic and well-crafted rhinestone jewelry pieces such as brooches, pendants, earrings and necklaces were collected by different cultures. Jewelry designs reflected that specific culture and era.

Rhinestone antique jewelry, in the past, was mainly used for fashion such as, costumes, furnishings and clothing. There was much pride and pompous associated with private and public collecting among the higher echelon within the cultures.

Designs of this type of jewelry can be very detailed , beautifully sculptured and look good with today's fashion as when they were first crafted.

Private collections include a lot of antique and can be found in homes, churches, archives and other establishments today. Estate jewelry and costume sales display them in large quantities.

So, what is rhinestone?

According to the Webster's dictionary, 'rhinestone is a colourless imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste or gem quartz'. It is a glass gem.

Simulated Rhinestone antique jewelry has a close resemblance of genuine jewelry and can fool those buyers and collectors who are not very observant to details.

It may be difficult, however, for some people to decide whether the piece is genuine antique or is chemical treated to look aged.

The clothes of rock stars are often adorn with rhinestone crystals to show glamour, sparkle and glitz.

How expensive is this type of jewelry?

It is inexpensive and affordable in comparison to precious stone jewelry such as diamond and gold. Jewelry stores sell a wide range of varying styles and prices.

The high price of diamond, swarovski crystals and other precious and semi-precious gems has created a whole new market for stimulants or imitation gems and bead.

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