Amazing GENUINE Vintage TURQUOISE Rosary Chain order w/Rare Greek Deco Spiral Solid Brass & Huge Raw TURQUOISE and Gold Pendants/Matching Bracelet
Almost too much to bear
When I saw this VINTAGE DECO GREEK INSPIRED chain (likely made.
order Almost too much to bear!
When I saw this VINTAGE DECO GREEK INSPIRED chain (likely made in the 1950's/1960's), I HAD to have it.
You'll easily see why: so unique, inventive, different, really ONE OF A KIND.
So damn gorgeous!
It's so...so...so...mid century! So very 1950's!
And yet, it is also TIMELESS.
THE NECKLACE:
The stunning ROSARY CHAIN NECKLACE is made out of polished GENUINE TURQUOISE round balls that are wire-wrapped in delicate brass. The necklace chain itself measures 24" (12" drop).
The necklace uses 24K GOLD twisted jump rings to hook on to a very vintage piece of SOLID BRASS (though, oddly enough, not heavy) which measures 2" long by 1 3/4" across.
The design on this fantastic piece is completely GREEK: contiguous spirals with open space: absolutely eye catching and attention getting. Totally astonishingly superb!
This fabulous piece hooks on to a 24K shiny GOLD BALL, underneath which is a turquoise opalescent triangular SWAROVSKI crystal.
This enchanting crystal attaches to a gold FILIGREE lacy bead cap.
And under this? Ah, the life of the party:
A HUGE GENUINE TURQUOISE, stunningly marbled and exquisitely naturally faceted thick stone which measures 1 5/8" long, 7/8" wide at its widest and is an amazing 5/8" deep dangles beneath the bead cap. It is many things, the very least of which is utterly captivating.
The marbling is in browns and whites with some golds thrown in, and, being organic and natural, despite being polished, this combination and the intense saturation of color(s) is just exceptional!
Beneath this remarkable piece is an AB GOLD triangular Swarovski crystal, then a round, faceted, turquoise opalescent piece of exquisite CHALCEDONY, followed by a lacy blue/green patina filigree bead cap, and, finally another gold AB Swarovski crystal.
This phenom slips over the head with ease, and, with all the pendants, achieves a 17" drop.
I get tired just writing about it, there's so much to say. But I do NOT tire looking at it.
And neither will you!
THE BRACELET:
This awe inspiring, gloriously divine, so 1950's bracelet mirrors the design of the necklace.
Made from the same GREEK SOLID BRASS pieces, the bracelet features THREE of these terrific pieces, all joined to one another with their original findings: still shiny and gorgeous.
The length of the bracelet is 7" - WITHOUT the additional toggle.
This beauty closes with a breathtaking hammered 24K gold toggle, from which dangles an oblong piece of genuine turquoise which measures 1" long and is flanked by two SWAROVSKI AB GOLD triangular crystals. It hangs, as does the toggle, from a 24K GOLD twisted jump ring.
The toggle is superb, not only beautiful, but it makes anything, especially bracelets, easier to put on and provides terrific security. Beyond that, given the wondrous design of this toggle, it adds additional texture and visual interest.
With the toggle and bar, the length of this bracelet is 8." I CAN ADJUST that length a little if you ask, but cannot adjust it too much. Besides, this bracelet (see photos) is made to hang languidly on your wrist and on to the hand, not to be tight.
Intensely versatile, the pieces can be worn together or apart and would be as appropriate at the Academy Awards as they would with a business suit (and wow would they be drop dead amazing with jeans and a tee).
A SUPERB, ONE OF A KIND, ARTISAN AND VINTAGE PIECE that defies explanation. Whomever buys this lassie has exquisite taste, class and style and a fearless individuality.
***Photos taken with and without flash.