Costume jewelry of the 1930’s an 40’s had as much flare as the real thing. During that era, contrasting stones were hallmarks of jewelry design. Often arranged into fan-like patterns, diamonds were set against the richness of sapphires, rubies and amethysts. A popular accessory of the 1940’s was the dress clip. These could be fastened at the bodice, shoulders or waist of a gown and were often worn in pairs. Sometimes they could even be used as shoe ornaments or attached to an existing necklace to create a whole new look.
This rhinestone necklace dates to the 1940’s and shows the predominant style of contrasting stones. Here, we see faux amethysts and diamonds in a popular pattern of the time. The necklace has been mounted for display in a custom-made, velvet-lined shadow box. Above the necklace, a dress clip from the mid 1930’s has been mounted. With its late Art Deco styling, the clip is the perfect complement to the necklace. Together, they make for an eye-catching and unexpected bit of wall art.
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