Vintage Art Deco Czech deep purple, violet and pink amethyst glass rhinestone and cabochon brooch pin, stones set open-backed moulded Many collectors prefer original condition

Many collectors prefer original condition

I have struggled to date these beads - I assumed they were vintage or even antique

but clearly use the Schreiber and Hiller patented channel setting technique

The length is adjustable using the extension chain and spring ring clasp between about 15 and 17

Vintage Art Deco Czech deep purple, violet and pink amethyst glass rhinestone and cabochon brooch pin, stones set open-backed moulded Many collectors prefer original conditionStunning Czech rhinestone Art Deco brooch with pretty deep purple and pink rhinestones with deep purple glass cabochons claw prong set in brass with signs of a silver tone finish that has slightly worn. Characteristic Czech construction and fixings for the period, fastening with a pin and old style C clasp. The beautiful crystal rhinestones have been claw set in open backed settings so that the light streams through. The cabochons make this an unusual