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This rare design glass bead necklace represents elegant Art Deco craftsmanship.
Condition Report:
Excellent - The necklace has been professionally re-strung.
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The Details...
This necklace features round and cube shaped frosted glass beads, blue round glass beads carved with floral patterns and cut metal rondelle beads. At the centre of the necklace are clear glass 'spikey' beads and a round, multi-faceted clear glass bead. The necklace fastens with a large, sterling silver bolt ring - this was a recent addition to the necklace when it was professionally re-strung to increase its strength. This necklace measures 70cm in length.
A Short History...
Glass has been a prevelant feature of costume pieces since the invention of jewellery. An easily accessible material that can be formed into any shape and dyed any colour. Glass was heavily used in Art Deco pieces, such as this necklace, because it could be dyed in a vast array of colours to meet the need for affordable jewellery after the Great Depression and First World War. It could also be formed into a variety of shapes to created the geometric designs popular during the Art Deco era.
Wear it With...
This necklace looks classic and elegant paired with a deep black roll neck knit and grey wool trousers.
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.
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 beautiful necklace was created c.1900. It features a pretty and delicate floral design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This charming medal dates from 1965 and was created by Jules Fonson.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This necklace is a versatile piece by Yves Saint Laurent. It dates from the 1970s and was most likely created by Roger Scemama for the fashion house.
Condition Report:
Good - Some loss of coating and scratching to the silver beads nearest to the clasp. This does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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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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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 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 stylish necklace dates from the 1930s. It was most likely made in Czechoslovakia.
Condition Report:
Excellent - The catch and rhinestones are later replacements. However, they are in-keeping with the design 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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Beautiful and lustrous, this necklace dates from the 1940s and was created in France by the Louis Rousselet company.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little loss to the coating on one of the rondelle spacer beads. This is only visible upon close inspection and can be turned around so that it is not visible when the necklace is being worn.
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This classic and impactful necklace is by Christian Dior. It was made in the 1970s in Germany for the French fashion house.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful necklace is emblematic of the evocative 1920s Egyptian Revival aesthetic and was made in France.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A slight kink in the chain and a tiny bend at the base of one of the charms. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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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 necklace was most likely created in the 1960s. It is by the renowned costume jeweller, Joseff of Hollywood.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some rubbing to the gilding on the heart pendant. This is only visible upon close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This pretty 1950s necklace features beautiful pastel coloured glass bead tassels.
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 rare design glass bead necklace represents elegant Art Deco craftsmanship.
Condition Report:
Excellent - The necklace has been professionally re-strung.
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