Description:
Positively fetching mid century rhinestone Demi-parure necklace and bracelet set by ARNOLD SCAASI - see NOTE below about this famous mid century designer whose customers included many First Ladies and Mary Tyler Moore.

This vintage mid century set features a necklace and bracelet. The necklace has a series of round ball shaped beads in graduated sizes that are studded with small rhinestones and raised metal faceted stones in between the rhinestones. The necklace has 21 of the orbs. Eleven of the 21 have a line at the center. The bracelet has 8 of these orbs.

At the end of the necklace there are 10 solid smaller sized gold rough surfaced beads that compliment the funky shape of the main beads that are found (as described above) on the front of the necklace and all around the bracelet.

All parts on this set have a gold tone metal including the chains and extenders.

On the necklace, the beads range in size from being about 1" in diameter to about 12 mm size at the ends. On the bracelet, all the beads are a uniform approx. 7/8" diameter in size.

Both the necklace and the bracelet have extenders - the necklace's is 3" long and on the bracelet it is 1 1/2" long. They both have lobster clasps that work well.

Measurements:
Necklace measures 16" long
Bracelet measures 7" long (without extenders)

Weight:
Necklace - 180 grams
Bracelet - 95 grams

Markings:
Both pieces have gold tone oval tags that are marked SCASSI and CN on the sides.

Condition:
In nice vintage (Retro Era) condition with some wear on the gold tone metal commensurate with mid century age. This set is circa 1960s. See photos for detail - note the wear on the small raised metal rounds between the rhinestones.


NOTE:
Arnold Scaasi is a Canadian fashion designer who created gowns for First Ladies Mamie Eisenhower, Barbara Bush, Hillary Clinton, and Laura Bush, as well as for Joan Crawford, Ivana Trump, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, Lauren Bacall, Diahann Carroll, Elizabeth Taylor, Catherine Deneuve, Brooke Astor, Arlene Francis, Mary Tyler Moore and The Baroness Wendy DeVere-Austin. In the early 1950s, Scaasi's designs appeared in a variety of print ads and in 1951, he started a ready-to-wear clothing line. He won the prestigious Coty Fashion Critics Award in 1958. Scaasi opened a couture salon catering to a clientele of socialites and celebrities in 1964. He was noted for his tailored suits and glamorous evening wear and cocktail dresses trimmed with feathers, fur, sequins, or fine embroidery. Scaasi was presented with the Council of Fashion Designers of America Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996.



** Loose stones used to provide color and perspective in our photos are not included in your purchase. **