Vintage Maison Gripoix Pâte de Verre Turquoise & Pearl Cascade Necklace 1950s

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Vintage Maison Gripoix Pâte de Verre Turquoise & Pearl Cascade Necklace 1950s

About the Item

A strikingly beautiful handmade Vintage Gripoix Turquoise Necklace. Crafted by the House of Gripoix most likely in the late 1950s-early 1960s. Quite possibly made for Chanel however unmarked. The legendary House of Gripoix played perhaps the greatest role in the rise of bijouterie in the early 20th Century. It began in 1869 when Paris master glass-maker Augustina Gripoix began making replicas of pearls and crystals. Using the pate de verre or glass paste technique, Augustina made her crystals by pouring the melted glass paste into the moulds skipping the furnace step, allowing her to achieve the purity of colour, transparency and shine that has come to be so highly prized and reverred in Gripoix pieces. This simple method for the creation of breathtaking jewels resulted in Royalty and High Society clamouring for Madame Gripoix to create replicas of their fine jewellery in case of robbery or loss and fashionistas asking for new more adventurous jewels to be created to add to their repertoire. And so it is Madame Gripoix and some years later her long lasting partnership with Coco Chanel that elevated faux to new heights. That said, the craftsmanship was undoubtedly second to none and pieces from the House of Gripoix, either from their own line of for the couture Houses such as Chanel, remain highly sought after. Featuring turquoise poured glass or 'pâte de verre' within gilded twisted metal chains. Interspersed with faux pearl accents and finished with a paste set modernist flower head clasp. The shortest of the three strands measuring approx. 43cm long and in very good overall vintage condition for a pieces of this age and fragility. There is some light age related wear to the tiny pearls, unnoticeable when worn and the pâte de verre remains in wonderful undamaged condition. A totally adorable find in excellent overall condition and perfect piece of mid century Parisian couture jewellery. Established in 2016, this is a British brand that is already making a name for itself in the jewellery world both at home and internationally. The founder has a deep love for timeless and unique jewellery. Curating rare and stunning pieces of the world’s finest vintage jewellery, the founder has extraordinary passion, an exceptional eye for style, a lifetime of experience and a deep knowledge of the vintage market. Utterly captivated by vintage French couture house jewellery from the likes of Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent and Givenchy for as long as she can remember, the founder bought her first vintage piece in her early teens and has since amassed an enviable collection of heart-stoppingly beautiful pieces. Bringing classic pieces back to life and showcasing vintage style from the last century, is at the center of this brand, offering a service that is as unique as the collection. We hope you love our collection and are here to help in your selection. Thank you for stopping by.

Creator:
Maison Gripoix
Dimensions:
Length: 16.93 in (430 mm)
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1950s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
Seller Location:
Wilmslow, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 9051stDibs: LU1973211060432