Showing posts with label Choker. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Choker. Show all posts

Monday, February 1, 2016

Vintage 1950s Double Strand AB Glass Bead Necklace - Choker



This is a vintage double strand clear glass necklace or choker. The larger 
clear glass beads have an AB finish. (aurora borealis) In between are small 
clear glass beads without the AB finish. The findings have rhinestones. 
The necklace dates to the 1950s to 1960s.

Measurements:
inner strand: 11"
outer strand: 12"
extension hook: 3" 

Condition:
---There is what I consider light wear to the AB finish. 
---Some of the crystals have tiny flea bites or chips.

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Sunday, January 31, 2016

Antique Victorian Carved Hardstone Cameo Necklace - Choker - Tri Color Leaves - C1870



Antique Victorian cameo necklace - choker. Made for a very small neck. 
The necklace has a hand carved hardstone cameo sitting in a beautifully 
engraved gold filled setting. On each side of the cameo, there is a 
tri colored gold filled leaf. The unusual feature of this necklace is the catch. 
It has a push in catch that fits into the side of the centerpiece. Works perfectly! 
Another feature is a hook on the back. The hook looks to be made of silver. 
A beautiful piece of Victorian jewelry that dates to the 1870s. 

Measurements:
Center Piece: 1 1/8" by 1"
Overall length: 14 7/8"

Condition:
---There is wear to the gold filled finish. 
---Some dark discoloration on the center piece.

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Friday, January 29, 2016

Vintage 1950s Double Strand Blue Glass Bead Necklace



This is a vintage double strand blue crystal necklace or choker. The larger blue glass beads have an AB finish. (aurora borealis) In between are smaller blue glass beads without the AB finish. Such a beautiful true blue. The findings have rhinestones. The necklace dates to the 1950s to 1960s.

Measurements:
inner strand: 12"
outer strand: 13"
extension hook: 3". 

Condition:
---There is what I consider light wear to the AB finish. 
---Some of the beads have tiny flea bites or chips.

For more photos and purchasing information: