Vintage Austrian Crystal Rhinestone Pin

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  1. Pat P

    Pat P Well-Known Member

    This pin, which was my mother's, is marked "Made in Austria" on the back. She definitely had in the 1960s but I don't know if it could be earlier? When did these types of pins first emerge?

    The metal base is black. Is there a special term in the jewelry world to descibe that? I assume there's no way to know the maker since it's not identified?

    Thanks for any help...

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    Pat P, Nov 16, 2018
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  2. Pat P

    Pat P Well-Known Member

    I can see in the photos I need to get rid of dust on the pin. Would it be safe to use alcohol on a Q-tip to clean it, or could that have a negative effect on the metal?

    Also, the pin is about 1-1/2" in diameter.
     
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  3. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Gorgeous ! Are you sure thats not tarnished silver ?
     
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  4. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    @ Pat P

    The metal is " japanned".
     
    Hollyblue, Nov 16, 2018
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  5. i need help

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    Maybe computer keyboard canned air? But wait to see if anyone suggests it may not be good for some reason. I don’t see any dust. :)
     
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  6. Pat P

    Pat P Well-Known Member

    Nope, not tarnished. The black is solid and looks like enamel.
     
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  7. Pat P

    Pat P Well-Known Member

    Thanks so much for the term... learned something new!
     
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  8. Pat P

    Pat P Well-Known Member

    Canned air is a good idea. Thanks!
     
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  9. scoutshouse

    scoutshouse Well-Known Member

    and aurora borealis - the iridescent pieces. Really nice, @Pat P (and the photos :))
     
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  10. Pat P

    Pat P Well-Known Member

    Thanks, Scout!
     
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