This wonderful example of early plastic jewellery is in fabulous condition.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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The Details...
This necklace features round and oval shaped celluloid beads in brown and beige tones carved with flower motifs. They are interspersed with round, pale green celluloid beads. The necklace fastens with a gold tone metal barrel clasp and the necklace measures 49cm in length.
A Short History...
Celluloid was a highly popular material in jewellery manufacture during the 1930s. Newly pioneered injection molding processes, meant that cellulose could be used to produce many identical pieces at the same time. This resulted in the cost per item of celluloid pieces being very low and the material could therefore cater for post-Depression demands for affordable jewellery.
Wear it With...
This necklace would look sensational with a cream t-shirt dress and tan leather trainers.
The jewellery within the Gemma Redmond Vintage collection has survived to this day because it has been well cared for throughout its lifetime. It is important to continue to care for the jewellery that you buy from us to ensure its continued preservation. Here are some suggestions:
- Be sure to store your jewellery within the boxes that we provide to ensure that it is protected. This is especially important when travelling with your pieces.
- Try not to get perfume or hairspray on your items. These liquids can damage the materials that our jewellery is made from.
- Try not to drop your jewellery or catch your jewellery against hard surfaces. If this happens over time, the findings and fixings can loosen and wear.
- Try not to get your jewellery wet. Some costume jewellery manufacturers utilised water soluble glue in the making of their pieces. Getting your jewellery wet could cause rhinestones and other details to fall away over time.
- If you wish to clean your jewellery, use a soft polishing cloth or a soft brush.
This stylish necklace dates from the 1930s and was created by Jakob Bengel.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This charming medal dates from 1965 and was created by Jules Fonson.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant necklace was created in c.1920.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This immaculate and beautiful locket dates from c.1900 and represents the garland style so typical of early 20th century jewels.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful pendant necklace is a wonderful and rare example of Art Nouveau carved horn jewellery. It is unsigned.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This necklace is a beautiful example of the 1920s silver work of the German Theodor Fahrner company.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish, high fashion necklace was made in the 1980s by Givenchy.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful pendant was created c.1900. It features an elegant bow design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful necklace is emblematic of the evocative 1920s Egyptian Revival aesthetic and was made in France.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A slight kink in the chain and a tiny bend at the base of one of the charms. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This beautiful necklace was created in Oslo, Norway, in the 1950s by jeweller, Arne Nordlie.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful black glass locket is an entirely original, elegant antique.
Condition Report:
Very Good - There is a tiny chip to the edge of one circular and one triangular panel. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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This rare and outstanding example of an Art Deco era flapper necklace was most likely created in France.
Condition Report:
Excellent - The necklace has been professionally re-strung.
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This pretty 1930s necklace is made from silver.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Featuring a typically vibrant amber hued Bakelite, this wonderfully evocative necklace dates from the 1940s. It is unsigned.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some wear to the cord consistent with age and use. However, this does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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This classic example of 1980s gold tone styling is unsigned, but nonetheless perfect for layering.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little rubbing to the plating on some of the necklace bars. This is only visible upon close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This stylish collar was designed and made in Germany in the 1960s by Henkel and Grossé for Christian Dior.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some rubbing and aging to the plating on the fastening mechanism of the necklace. This does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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This wonderful example of early plastic jewellery is in fabulous condition.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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