*Description: This is a beautiful Weiss jewelry set with clear rhinestones on a necklace, bracelet, and clip on earrings from the 1950s. Each rhinestone is set in rhodium plated metal. The earrings are the only part of the set that are signed WEISS. The bracelet and necklace are unsigned which was common for many designer pieces. The design of the set is using a combination of clear rhinestone chaton cuts and emerald cuts. The earrings have a pair shape rhinestone in the center. The necklace has a rhinestone on the hook and the bracelet as a double row of rhinestones and a hidden box clasp. This would be a great addition to your vintage jewelry collection or make a great vintage gift!
Weiss was founded in 1942 and ceased operations in 1971. Albert Weiss gained experience by working at Coro and then founded in 1942. Most of the Weiss jewelry is made of high quality Austrian rhinestones and timeless designs.
According to Julia C Carroll in Costume Jewelry 303, some Weiss pieces were designed and manufactured by DeLizza and Elster, Inc, to be sold under the Weiss trademark. Weiss used a wide variety of rhinestones, art glass in some designs and usually prong set stones. They usually used heavy silver or gold tone plating. Some Japanned metal designs and a few colorful enamel designs. Signature was stamped into the metal, part of the mold, or on a raised cartouche.
*Approximate Measurements: Necklace Length - 14 1/2 Inches, Necklace Width - 1/8 Inch, Bracelet Length - 6 3/4 Inches, Bracelet Width - 3/8 Inch, Earrings Length - 1 1/6 Inches, Earring Width - 7/8 Inch, Total Weight - 1.7 Ounces *Condition: Great vintage condition. Will see signs of wear under magnification. See photos for details. *Hallmark: Weiss *Item E4656
