Are you dreaming of the stars? This gloriously glowing blue brooch from the 1950s features a blue dichroic glass cabochon set within a halo of beautiful foil-backed Swarovkski Aurora-Borealis blue crystals reflecting an array of peacock colours. Gilt setting.
Trombone clasp.
 
In 1956, French fashion designer Christian Dior collaborated with Daniel Swarovski's grandson, Manfred, to introduce the Aurora Borealis: an iridescent coating applied to crystal rhinestones that produced a rainbow effect. For around 10 years, these pieces became the height of fashion and are now extremely desirable. 
 
Meaning “two-colored” in Greek, dichroic glass was originally created by adding trace amounts of gold and silver to a large volume of glass melt. The resulting medium partially reflects the light passing through it, causing an observer to see different colors depending on the direction of the light source, even creating a celestial effect. Though dichroic glass is often believed to have been invented by NASA, in fact it dates back to the 4th century. NASA, however, used this unique coated glass to shield spacecraft instruments from cosmic radiation, making this the perfect brooch for any enthusiast of space or a starry night. 
 
PRICE:
$125
 
MATERIAL:
Dichroic glass, crystal, gilt metal 
 
AGE: 
1950-1959
 
CONDITION: 
Very good – surface wear commensurate with age and use
 
SIZE: 
D 3cm
 
WEIGHT:
9.77 g
 
Please read descriptions and inspect photos carefully, paying careful attention to size and weight. Due to the age of antique and vintage jewelry, minor abrasions and wear of finishes is normal and appreciated. All items have been tested to be in working/usable condition, unless otherwise stated. Please take care to understand safe cleaning methods for each type of gem and metal. Jewelry pieces are carefully wrapped, ribboned and shipped in an elegant velvet box.