Robert Lee Morris for Donna Karan Early 2000s Vintage Serpentine Necklace
This wonderful example of the work of Robert Lee Morris dates from the early 2000s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant and shimmering necklace dates from the 1920s and is truly evocative of the Art Deco era.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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The Details...
This necklace features brilliant cut, colourless paste stones, which are faceted and claw set within gilded metal cups. These stones are interspersed with round, emerald green glass beads. The necklace fastens with a bolt ring and measures 45cm in length.
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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.
This wonderful example of the work of Robert Lee Morris dates from the early 2000s.
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 necklace dates from the 1930s. Its design is clearly inspired by the work of the German Jakob Bengel company.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little rubbing to the chrome plating in a couple of small areas. This is consistent with age and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This beautiful black glass locket is an entirely original, elegant antique.
Condition Report:
Very Good - There is a tiny chip to the edge of one circular and one triangular panel. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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This pretty sentimental charm was created in the Edwardian era.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful pendant was created in Italy in the early 1900s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This pretty necklace with rhinestone accents dates from the 1920s. It is unsigned.
Condition Report:
Very Good - This necklace has been re-strung. There is some rubbing to the surface of a couple of beads. This does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece and is consistent with age and use.
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This beautiful necklace, reflects the craftsmanship and eye for detail characteristic of Czechoslovakian jewellery design.
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 exceptionally rare necklace dates from the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some darkening to the gilded metal in some small areas. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the beauty and importance of the piece.
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This beautiful necklace, reflects the craftsmanship and eye for detail that is characteristic of Czechoslovakian jewellery design.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of scratching to the surface of the central glass stone on the pendant. This is only visible upon close inspection with a magnifying glass. It does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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Featuring a typically geometric Art Deco design, this necklace dates from the 1930s and was created in Germany by Schrieber and Hiller.
Condition Report:
Good - Some dulling to some of the paste stones. This is only visible in certain lights and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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This stylish collar was designed and made in Germany in the 1960s by Henkel and Grossé for Christian Dior.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some rubbing and aging to the plating on the fastening mechanism of the necklace. This does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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This beautiful pendant was created in the late 1800s. It was most likely made by William Neale.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny area of rippling to the gold plating to the top right of the pendant. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does no detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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This wonderful example of Françoise Montague jewellery dates from c.1962.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant long chain was created in c.1920.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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