*Description: This is a great Coro leaf choker necklace from the 1950s. It is rhodium plated and in great condition. Coro is stamped on the hook. The way the necklace is designed makes every pendant leaf sit nicely around your neck. This would be a great addition to your vintage jewelry collection or make a great vintage gift! Coro (Corocraft and Vendome) Coro, Inc began operations in 1901. Two partners, Emanuel Cohen and Gerald Rosenberg, began the Coro jewelry company in 1901. In 1943, the partners incorporated and the name of the company was changed to Coro, Inc. The name Coro comes from the combination of the first two letters of their last names. In 1929, the partners were able to build a new jewelry factory in Providence, Rhode Island where Adolph Katz oversaw the manufacturing of Coro jewelry. In 1937 Coro began using the name Coro Craft for high end jewelry. This name is found printed Corocraft, one word, on jewelry produced after World War II. In 1944 Coro began producing jewelry marked Vendome which was named after a city in France. Like Carocraft, Vendome was originally the high end jewelry of Coro. In the 1950s and 1960s Coro featured carved, molded, and ribbed stones. All are becoming highly collectible. The US business ended in 1979. This information was shared in Costume Jewelry 101 but Julia Carroll.
*Approximate Measurements: Length - 17 1/2 Inches, Width - 7/16 Inch *Condition: Great vintage condition. Will see signs of wear under magnification. See photos for details. *Hallmark: Coro *Item E 5582
