Vintage Czech saphiret clear glass rhinestone filigree pin brooch

Vintage Czech glass rhinestone pin brooch. With a fused silver tone prong set base set with beautiful quality crystal clear glass rhinestones and finished with a central saphiret stone. This is from the 1980's using components which were pressed in the 1930's and is in good condition.

Origin: Czech
Size: 45mm 1.75"
Material: Silver tone metal. Rhinestones. 
Condition: Good
Quantity: 1

Saphiret is an early glass used in jewelry making and was made during the late 1800s to mid 1900s. It was made in various countries, including Czechoslovakia and Germany during the mid 19th century. The glass was made by adding real gold to sapphire colored molten glass. This created an amazing color combination. The base color ranged from a mocha or pinkish brown to a brick red color, but the amazing part is when light strikes the stone, the glass reflects the light as a soft blue glow.