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Vintage Maison Gripoix Faux Pearl with Red, Green Chartreuse Beads, circa 1980s
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Vintage Gripoix Faux Pearl with Red, Green and Chartreuse Beads on a Gold Chain. The Pearls all have these varying shades of beads stuck through them and they all move easily. There is some wear to some of the pearls but not easily seen due to the beads on each pearl and also the movement.
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- Weight:104.3 g
- Dimensions:Height: 1 in (25.4 mm)Width: 1 in (25.4 mm)Depth: 1 in (25.4 mm)Diameter: 2.5 in (63.5 mm)Length: 7.75 in (196.85 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1980
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good Condition. As I said in the body above, wear on the pearls but there is a bead on each pearl and movement so not noticeable. But some do have them.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
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