Rare Vintage Matisse Enamel on Copper/Turquoise Filigree “Venezia” Necklace with matching Screw-Back Earrings, Hand-made, Signed, Demi Parure

This Necklace and Earring Set is in excellent vintage condition with minor signs of wear due to use and age. Please examine all pictures carefully

Intricate filigree over Turquoise enamel complimented by a romantic design define this rarely seen Matisse masterpiece. This impressive necklace features six linked triangular Turquoise enamel ornaments with ornate scrolls of copper creating a complex and charming structure. Enjoy unique design, vintage flair, high quality and accessible luxury without the high price.

Modern artistry, high quality, attention to detail, the warmth of copper, striking Turquoise enamel on copper, and a bold expressive modernist design. Express your individuality with these exquisite statement pieces.

This design is featured on page 92 in the book “Copper Art Jewelry” by Matthew L. Burkholz and Linda Lichtenberg Kaplan.

Suitable for a wide range of occasions, from formal to casual and everything in between.


Necklace Dimensions:
Length: 14 to 18 ½ inches including extension
Width: 3/4 inch
Closure: Hook
Brand or Designer: Matisse /Signed
Material: Enamel over Copper
Era: 1950

Earring Dimensions:
Length: 1 inch
Width: 1 inch
Closure: Screw Back
Brand or Designer: Matisse / Signed
Material: Enamel over Copper
Era: 1950


Renoir and Matisse
Jerry Fels one of the most famous names in copper jewelry founded Renoir of California and Matisse LTd. Born in 1917 in Brooklyn, New York his parents encouraged his love of art. He joined the Art Students League and then the National Academy of Design in New York where he developed his talent of painting, sculpture and design.

Why copper? In 1930-1950 copper was an extremely popular metal among jewelers. Each product of Renoir-Matisse jewelry showed boundless enthusiasm and imagination of the master, his impeccable choice of shapes and colors, combined with gentleness and style. All his ideas he found in the abstract, nature and geometric figures – clear and poly-lines or floral motifs.