An exsquisite green crystal statement brooch.

A huge, absolutely beautiful vintage brooch made from Aurora Borealis Green Austrian crystals in pear shapes perfectly set in a gold tone snowflake surround.

The central round crystal glows under a UV light due to the presence of Uranium.

Excellent quality, high end brooch with a safety chain.

This piece really needs to be seen to appreciate its full beauty.

Details -

Height - 7cm
Width - 7cm
Metal - Gold tone alloy

About Uranium Glass -

Uranium glass / crystals glow a vibrant, bright green under a blacklight / UV light.
Uranium, usually in Oxide Diuranate form was added to a glass mix before melting to result in a beautiful green colour. Naturally Uranium glass in direct sunlight will give of a fluorescent green colour and due to it's glowing properties under UV light Uranium glass has become highly collectible today.
Uranium can be found in green glass, yellow glass and even white and blue glass although the majority is green.

Along with Uranium jewellery you will also find some other UV reactive pieces containing Cadmium or Selenium.

Please take a look at my other listings for more Uranium glass and UV reactive jewellery.

Materials: Glass, gold plate, safety chain, Austrian crystal.