Featured Sparkly Fleur-De-Lis Necklace - Stone\Glass Type?

This is costume jewelry without a maker's mark that I can find, but it has very sparkly stones. Can anyone tell me what kind of stone\glass it is. I think it is an older, modern piece because the earrings are clip and the backs are enclosed, but I don't know for sure. The stone/glass are glued in. The necklace is a choker made of Fleurs-De-Lis and the earrings match. Any information appreciated.

 

@KikoBlueEyes - They appear to be Anandalite - or "Anandolyte" if you prefer.

 

The rhinestones seem to have an Aurora Borealis Finish, if so they can be no older than 1955. So the set is probably from the 1950s-60s. JMHO

 

That appears to be a maker's mark in your last photograph. It reads CY.

Debora

 

Great I've never heard of this stone. Thank you very much for this.

 

Marie. So you are in the rhinestones camp. This is so helpful. I had no idea they were as old as this. I have heard traces of this description of this Aurora Borealis Finish. So exciting.

 

OMG You're right. I thought I look everywhere with a magnifier. I couldn't find CY here yet, but I've only done a cursory search. Thanks so much!

http://www.costumejewelrycollectors...rks/researching-costume-jewelry-signatures-c/

 

I agree, AB, and a very pretty set.

 

Yes. Yes. Yes !!!!! Thank you very much for confirming. This will help me very much in my search for the mysterious CY and to see if I can find something like it. So far nothing has come up remotely like it.

 

That textured back looks 1960s to me. I agree on AB stones.

 

OBB. Thanks so much. I am very excited about this set now. I will wear it knowing it has this special AB finish with pride. I appreciate your observation about the back. Each new bit I learn about, adds to my understanding of jewelry of which I know very little. But what I've learned already on this forum resulted in my buying this set (after many mistakes you all didn't see). Thank you again.

 

I would think 1960s from the clip. And do let us know if you unmask the mysterious CY.

Debora

 

Thank you. I was wondering about the clip. You will get an update if I find anything. I'm guessing my problem is the Fleurs de Lis, which I'm thinking would be much more a popular design in France. I've tried the French version of EBAY, but nothing yet.

 

The Fleur de Lis or Fleur de Lys is used all over Europe and found in many European crests. The name Lys is said to have come from the Flemish river Leie, a romantic part of the world, where you can still see irises (not lilies!).
Only the gold fleur de lys on a blue ground is French, it used to be gold on white. The other colours are for other parts of Europe or for European family crests.

It was the symbol of Florence, Italy, before it became known as a French symbol.
https://www.intoflorence.com/history-giglio-florence/

 

I didn't know any of this. Thank you. I always read your posts with great interest, since I am not very culturally sophisticated. I will have to try a broader net in my search.