Spectacular Emerald & Crystal Beaded Bib Necklace

NWS 1-1273

~ The Fabulous Facets collection of vintage jewelry has been greatly enhanced by the addition of this important necklace. It is simply spectacular, and as my frequent customers know, I cherish vintage jewelry that is unique. No, you won't find this work of art in anyone else's jewelry box. This necklace is superior in every way, and was designed to "make an entrance", so if you don't want to be noticed (and admired), this one may not be for you.

~  The design starts with an inner row of faceted, green plastic beads. In between each is a long, golden, glass tube bead. These tube beads are rare. In the photos above, they look like solid gold spacers, but they're not. They are long, hollow beads. Their outsides are clear glass, and they have golden interiors that are faceted. Look at the last photo above: see the long gold beads that look faceted? What you're seeing is the inside of the bead. If you run this bead through your fingers, you'll find the clear, crystal exterior is round, smooth. You can't even buy these beads on the market today. They aren't made any more....

~ Next comes another row of faceted, green plastic beads in a larger size than the inner row. And from this outer row are suspended 20 swags of more green faceted beads, along with gold glass seed beads, and tear drop-shaped, faceted, clear crystals. Thank goodness the designer included plastic beads into this design - had it been made of all crystals, it would have been way too heavy. It is substantial, spreading out over the shoulders, but it is totally comfortable to wear.

~ The necklace measures 16" long, and the bib extends by 5" to sit comfortably on the shoulders. It tapers to the back like a woman's lace collar.

~ The shovel clasp also has faceted green beads and gold seed beads, sewn together into a floret, and disguising the goldtone metal underneath.

c. 1960, in great condition, light wear to the plating on the underside of the clasp. I believe this is an unsigned Miriam Haskell. Magnificent,... just magnificent.

Price = $995.00

Who is Haskell?