How to Care for Rhinestone Vintage Jewelry

Vintage rhinestones are faceted pieces of glass in a variety of colors and hues. They are meant to mimic precious stones and diamonds. They have been in production for centuries, with the exception of aurora borealis rhinestones which were first produced in the 1950. The original rhinestones were made from pebbles in the Rhine River in the 1700s. Austrian and Czech rhinestones are of high quality and much in demand in high end vintage jewelry.