This elegant necklace featuring shimmering crystals dates from the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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The Details...
This necklace is constructed from silver tone metal. It features round, baguette and square cut multi-faceted, colourless crystals and features an arrowhead shaped pendant. The crystals are claw set and are set within open backed mounts. The necklace fastens with a bolt ring. The ring is stamped 'CZECHOSLOVAKIA'. The necklace measures 42cm and the pendant measures 4cm x 3.5cm.
To view a clip of this piece, click here: Art Deco Crystal Necklace
A Short History...
Glass and crystal have been a prevalent feature of costume pieces since the invention of jewellery. Easily accessible materials that can be formed into any shape. They were heavily used in 1920s and 1930s pieces, such as this necklace, because they could meet the need for affordable jewellery after the World War One and the Great Depression. They could also be pressed into the evocative geometric shapes we associate with Art Deco design.
Wear it With...
Pair this necklace with soft tailoring for an instantly chic look.
The jewellery within the Gemma Redmond Vintage collection has survived to this day because it has been well cared for throughout its lifetime. It is important to continue to care for the jewellery that you buy from us to ensure its continued preservation. Here are some suggestions:
- Be sure to store your jewellery within the boxes that we provide to ensure that it is protected. This is especially important when travelling with your pieces.
- Try not to get perfume or hairspray on your items. These liquids can damage the materials that our jewellery is made from.
- Try not to drop your jewellery or catch your jewellery against hard surfaces. If this happens over time, the findings and fixings can loosen and wear.
- Try not to get your jewellery wet. Some costume jewellery manufacturers utilised water soluble glue in the making of their pieces. Getting your jewellery wet could cause rhinestones and other details to fall away over time.
- If you wish to clean your jewellery, use a soft polishing cloth or a soft brush.
Sweet and beautiful, this locket was created in c.1900.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Featuring a typically vibrant amber hued Bakelite, this wonderfully evocative necklace dates from the 1940s. It is unsigned.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some wear to the cord consistent with age and use. However, this does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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This stylish, high fashion necklace was made in the 1980s by Givenchy.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This wearable and delicate necklace by French designer Christian Lacroix was made in the 1990s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This dramatic, statement necklace was created by Jean Paul Gaultier in the 1990s. His work is increasingly sought after by collectors of important fashion.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This rare and outstanding example of an Art Deco era flapper necklace was most likely created in France.
Condition Report:
Excellent - The necklace has been professionally re-strung.
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This rare and impressive necklace was most likely created in the 1950s. It is by the renowned costume jeweller, Joseff of Hollywood.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This pretty locket dates from c.1900 and represents the garland style so typical of Edwardian era jewels.
Condition Report:
Excellent - The locket itself is excellent. However, there is a repair to the enamel photograph of the gentleman.
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Rare and stylish, this 1920s pendant is detailed and evocative.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This wonderful example of Victorian jewellery was created in 1876. It can be worn as a pendant or a brooch.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This lovely example of 1980s gold tone styling is by Monet - a classic design from a classic costume jewellery designer.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Minor rubbing to the surface of one plastic cabochon. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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This stylish, high fashion necklace was made in the 1980s by Givenchy.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful pendant was created c.1900. It features a magnificent, multi-faceted crystal.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant necklace, featuring elegant agate panels, dates from the 1950s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This exceptionally rare and shimmering necklace was created in the 1930s. It was most likely made in France.
Condition Report:
Good - There is some loss of coating to some of the faux pearls. In some places, this has resulted in a darkening to the surface of the pearls. This does not detract from the rarity and wearability of the piece, especially as the darkening makes the pearls look like grey or black pearls rather than obviously flawed.
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Constructed from early plastics, this beautiful necklace most likely dates from the late 1930s or early 1940s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant necklace featuring shimmering crystals dates from the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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