1940s–1950s European Multi-Row Ruby Red & Clear Rhinestone

Vintage 1940s–1950s European Multi-Row Ruby Red & Clear Rhinestone Link Bracelet Origin: Europe (Likely West Germany or Czechoslovakia) Era: c. 1940s – 1950s Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition (Collector Grade / Multi-Point UV Tested) Item Overview Up for auction is a spectacularly preserved, collector-grade piece of mid-century European glamour. This vintage multi-row rhinestone link statement bracelet features a wide, fluidly articulated design that balances icy clear crystal rhinestones with striking, deep ruby-red accents. Unlike the vast majority of costume jewelry from this era that suffers from moisture damage or ruined foil backings, this exceptional piece has been meticulously preserved. It retains its pristine, full daylight brilliance, clarity, and fiery shine. Design & Construction Details • Stones: A central row of vibrant, marquise/navette-cut ruby red glass rhinestones flanked by a geometric, multi-row grid of round and rectangular baguette clear glass rhinestones. • Settings: High-quality, traditional cup-set prong construction. Every stone is physically secured by folded metal prongs rather than glue, showcasing superior mid-century craftsmanship. • Backing: The clear rhinestones feature fully intact, bright silver-foiled backs. The red marquise stones are crafted in an open-back style to allow natural light to travel through the glass, adding unmatched color depth. • Hardware: Outfitted with its original, secure fold-over clasp and an intact, matching attached safety chain for worry-free wear. Advanced Provenance & UV Blacklight Test Results This bracelet has undergone multi-wave UV blacklight testing, revealing textbook diagnostic reactions that guarantee its authentic vintage provenance against modern fakes: 1. The Glass (Cadmium/Selenium Formulation): Under UV light, the red marquise stones temporarily absorb light and fluoresce a solid, fiery orange/yellow-red hue, looking uniquely dense and opaque. When returned to normal daylight, they instantly return to their bright, beautifully transparent, and shiny ruby-red state. This reaction confirms the glass was formulated in historic mid-century European glassworks (such as the famed factories of Gablonz) rather than cheap modern acrylics. 2. The Metalwork (Vintage Lacquer Fingerprint): Under UV light, the underlying silver-tone framework displays a distinct, fascinating pattern of bright blue/teal phosphorescent dots. This beautiful effect is caused by the original mid-century protective lacquer and plating bonding agents, which naturally pooled heavier in the tiny recessed nooks and pores of the cast links during manufacturing. Condition Report • Stones: Excellent / Near-Mint. 100% complete with zero missing stones. Clear rhinestones are brilliantly reflective and have not turned cloudy, grey, or "dead" over the decades. • Metalwork: Smooth, fluid articulation across the entire wrist drape. The silver-tone finish is incredibly clean with no heavy greening (verdigris), rust, or notable plating loss. Clasp and safety chain operate flawlessly Nearest intersection Younge Street and Stelees Avenue