Composition: metal, pressed carved glass Condition: very good Dimensions: 55 cm Color: pink, gold Label: “Napier” Country: USA Period: 1930-1950 Jewelry Style: Retro /Hollywood Glamour (Hollywood Regency) Market value: 60-120 EUR
This necklace is an exceptional example of Napier costume jewelry from the mid-20th century. Pink beads: engraved pressed glass beads, imitating rose quartz. Gold-colored bead details: openwork, filigree, gold-plated. Beads strung on a metal chain- this ensures strength and durability. Typical Napier hook-type clasp, decorated with expressive floral motifs, often called a "floral box clasp". Retro style,characteristic of mid-20th century Napier collections - elegant, but at the same time expressive design.Openwork gold details resemble Oriental or Art Deco elements. Thenecklace is very well preserved - the beads are without cracks, the clasp works, the gold coating has remained even, only in some places there are signs of oxidation or patina (naturally due to age).