Vintage retro necklace with blue, purple, and grey costume pearls, original antique jewelry

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This retro-inspired costume necklace features a harmonious combination of beads of different shapes and colours. The piece is composed of round grey beads with a slightly translucent appearance, alternating with large oval purple beads with a glossy finish, as well as ribbed turquoise blue molded beads, adding a touch of texture and contrast. The ensemble reveals a rhythmic and balanced arrangement, typical of vintage creations, with a visual interplay between volumes and strong hues.

The main beads, oval and deep purple, are combined with spherical grey beads and sculpted turquoise blue elements, creating a graphic and colourful effect. The finish of the beads has a polished appearance, while the turquoise blue beads feature a ribbed pattern, evoking the costume style of past decades. The metallic spacers visible between some beads accentuate the structure of the necklace and highlight each element.

The simple spring-ring clasp is visible at the end of the necklace. The stringing appears regular, with no apparent stretching. The item is presented on a white stand, showcasing the brilliance and colour of the beads. No logo or brand is visible on the exposed side.

This retro costume necklace, with its alternation of colourful beads and varied shapes, evokes the original and playful jewellery of vintage fashion. The combination of purple, turquoise blue, and grey gives it an aesthetic that is both elegant and bold, perfect for enhancing a simple outfit or complementing a 60s-70s inspired look.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Some signs of wear may be present, with no apparent major defects on the visible part.

Did you know? Costume necklaces made of colourful and molded beads were very popular from the 1960s onwards, a period when costume jewellery became democratized thanks to new synthetic materials. Ribbed patterns and bright colours were then highly prized for their playful and expressive aspect.

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