LADIES 1940'S AUSTRIAN RHINESTONE "LOOP" BROOCH. THIS BROOCH PIN IS MADE WITH BEAUTIFUL BRILLIANT AUSTRIAN CRYSTALS (Real rhinestones were originally made from sand from the Rhine river in Europe. The sand had a high lead content and that gave it the characteristic rainbow sparkle. ) PRONG SET IN NICKLE PLATED BRASS, IN A LOOP AND TAIL DESIGN. THERE IS A SECURE PIN BACK, AND IT IS SIGNED: MADE IN AUSTRIA. MEASURES 2 1/2" X 3". LARGEST CENTER STONE IS 3/8".