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Multi strand blue faceted bead necklace and earrings, Ornella, Italy, 1970s

About the Item

A beautiful and bright necklace and earrings from Milan based company Ornella, contemporaries of Coppola e Toppo. Sixteen rows of mixed faceted demi crystal beads hand in graduated rows from a large and unusual clasp, encrusted in micro beads and two oblong resin pieces, surronded with golden microbeads. Summery and chic, this would looked wonderful paired with a linen dress of open neck shirt, or equally with a simple dress, for a more glitzy evening occassion. Based in Milan, and started just after the war, Ornella was the creation of the Albani family, a mother and daughter, who was largely responsible for the design. In the mid 1950s their success spread abroad to the US, selling through various high end department stores. Their jewellery is characterised by a choice of unusual materials, and an inventiveness in the way they are used , very particular in choices of colours and highly decorative combinations of materials.
  • Creator:
    Ornella
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    200 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 3 in (76.2 mm)Depth: 0.4 in (10.16 mm)Length: 15 in (381 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The 'weight' is for both necklace and earrings. The necklace weighs 184g and the earrings weigh 16g. The measurements are for the necklace only. The earrings are 1.4 inches long and 1.1 inches wide.
  • Seller Location:
    Greyabbey, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FB06081stDibs: v30921811135328491fs
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