Lot 10:
An Assortment of Vintage and Modern Costume Jewelry Including Necklaces, Bracelet, and Earrings
Description
This assortment of costume jewelry features a collection of necklaces, a bracelet, and a pair of earrings crafted from base metals, glass, plastic, and natural materials. The collection includes a multi-strand faux pearl bib necklace with a tiered design and a braided multi-strand red seed bead necklace. A prominent long strand necklace features white and yellow disc beads, possibly shell or mother-of-pearl, interspersed with small yellow beads. Also included is a beaded necklace with burgundy, pink, and white beads accented by gold-tone medallions depicting animals and a central circular heraldic-style pendant with dangling metal fringe. A mixed-media necklace combines brown cord, gold-tone chain, and white shell-like elements with a large stylized black and white enameled pendant featuring a yellow circular detail. A black cord necklace is strung with small black and white faceted beads and terminates in a crescent-shaped shell-like circular pendant. The collection is rounded out by a gold-tone multi-strand chain necklace and a heavy gold-tone curb link bracelet with a fold-over clasp. A separate oval pendant features a dark brown resin or glass stone in a gold-tone frame with a large bail. One pair of red faceted stud earrings is present on a white cardboard retail card printed with the name Ashley Cooper.
Condition report:
The jewelry is in used, vintage condition. Light tarnish and surface wear are visible on the metal components of the necklaces and bracelet. The multi-strand red bead necklace and the gold-tone multi-strand chain necklace show some minor tangling. Faux pearl and shell components appear intact with no significant losses visible in the overview photograph.
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