Vendome Two Strand Beaded Necklace, Crystals & Art Glass, 1950s Vintage Jewelry

*Description: This is a gorgeous Vendome beaded necklace from the 1950s. The art beads are a variety of shapes which include gold glitter glass in a rusty brown, cream and brown bubble bead with gold filigree end caps, unusually shaped aurora borealis crystal beads, a rusty brown glass bead with spots of gold, and light topaz crystal beads. Please see photos for details. They are so beautiful and unique. The necklace has two strands with the shortest strand measuring 17 inches from tip to tip. There is a beaded crystal extension chain which is included so the measurement may be adjusted. The clasp is the designer Vendome hook with the VENDOME on the back. The extension chain also has the familiar tag on the end. This is an heirloom necklace that would be a wonderful gift or a great addition to your vintage jewelry collection.

Note from Judith Miller's Costume Jewelry book, pg. 130, "Vendome jewelry is characterized by the use of high-quality materials: silver and gold plated or gold tone metals; crystal faceted beads and rhinestones of Austrian and Czechoslovakian origin....Regardless of style, all Vendome pieces are now avidly sought-after by costume jewelry collectors."

*Approximate Measurements: Length of shortest strand - 17 Inches
*Condition: Great vintage condition. Will see signs of wear under magnification.
*Hallmark: Vendome
*Item E2500