KEYHOLE BRACELET

This bracelet in hammered gilded bronze in the shape of a signature Keyhole adorned with rhinestones pays tribute to one of the Maison's emblematic codes. Made in Brass and Strass. Note:, strass is another name for rhinestones or paste stones. Here's why: * Composition: Strass is a type of leaded glass that is cut and polished to imitate the brilliance of genuine gemstones, especially diamonds. Rhinestones are also typically made from crystal, glass, or acrylic and are designed to be diamond simulants. * Historical Origin: The term "strass" comes from the 18th-century Alsatian jeweler Georg Friedrich Strass, who developed a method for creating imitation diamonds from leaded glass. Due to his invention, these imitation stones became known as "strass," particularly in Europe. * Synonymous Usage: In many European languages, "strass" (or a similar variation) is the common term for what is known as "rhinestone" in English-speaking countries, especially in the context of fashion jewelry and embellishments. Other synonyms include "diamanté" (especially in the UK) and sometimes "paste." So, if you hear someone refer to "strass stones," they are most likely talking about the same sparkly, artificial stones that are widely known as rhinestones.