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Deep purple with flashes of blue, pink, and lavender, depending on where the light finds them.
Maker: Unmarked
Stone: Large faceted heliotrope rhinestone (Vitrail / Watermelon) with pointed center; bordered by two rows of square amethyst rhinestones
Materials: Rhinestones, gold-tone metal
Style: Round clip-on
Dimensions: Approx. 1.0" diameter
Era: Vintage, 1970s
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No issues. All imperfections photographed. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
These round 1970s clip-ons center a large faceted heliotrope rhinestone with a pointed center, bordered by two rows of square amethyst rhinestones in gold-tone settings. Heliotrope stones, also called Watermelon or Vitrail, are typically Czech, German, or Swarovski in origin; these are unmarked but the quality is evident.
The color shifts dramatically with the light, which is part of the extraordinary appeal of this stone, wear with solid colors to let them do what they do. Color varies dramatically under different lighting; all variations photographed. An exceptional gift for the rhinestone collector, the color-lover, or anyone who wants jewelry that genuinely catches the eye.
Heliotrope, or Vitrail, rhinestones get their shifting color from a special coating applied during manufacturing, a technique especially associated with mid-century Czech and Austrian glass houses.
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