Composition: rhodium, Austrian crystals Condition: very good Dimensions (length): 38 cm Color: silver Marking: "Weiss" Country: USA Period: 1950-1960 Jewelry Style: Mid-centuryHollywood Glamour (Hollywood Regency) Market value: 200 -300 EUR This Weiss necklace is inspired by the Art Deco period.Rhodium was often used in Weissjewelry for its luster, resistance to oxidation, and imitation of silver. Weiss used Austrian crystals, similar to Swarovski, which were particularly expressive and sparkling. Each crystal was individually prong-set, a mark of quality.
Albert Weiss founded his company in New York in 1942. Before that, he had worked for a long time at the Coro company, so he knew a lot about jewelry. A. Weiss imported rock crystal from Austria to the United States, and he was one of the first to use Aurora Borealis crystals, or Polar Lights, created in collaboration with Christian Dior in the 1950s. Weiss jewelry is considered rare and expensive due to its small assortment, so in recent years its price has risen to unprecedented levels. Jewelry connoisseurs easily recognize the exceptional value of Weiss jewelry - a brand that still pleases the eye and perfectly complements vintage collections. More about prices: https://gem.app/product/vintage-weiss-50s-sparkling-rhinestone
