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Original by Robert | Art Glass Triple Strand Pearl Bracelet
. . . . Divine!

    $215.00
ON HOLD

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Original by Robert
 
What a contrast between the ultra feminine pearl strands and the bold art glass clasp! I don't have any idea of its actual age, but I can safely say it is old, very old—maybe 1940's. I normally don't sell items with cosmetic issues, (there is finish loss to the faux pearls) but this was an exception. The clasp alone is just marvelous. There is something so appealing about the daintiness of the pearl and wire strands and the Pop of the clasp. Very well designed with such tiny details—rondells have orange seed beads crowning each side scattered through the faux baroque pearls with what looks like a faux turquoise stone centering the two outside strands. I can't say enough about the clasp. It is striking. As impressive as the clasp is, the designer couldn't resist encircling it with colorful shiny rhinestones, giving it a shiny crown.

What a marvelous Original by Robert piece. ID-583

Measurements:
The Bracelet is approximately 7 inches in length.

 $215.00
ON HOLD
 
 

Original by Robert Jewelry History —

In 1942 Robert Levy, David Jaffe and Irving Landman founded the Fashioncraft Jewelry Company in New York City and Landsman left in 1951. The company, which had been trading as Robert for some time, officially changed its name to Robert Originals in 1960.

Robert is perhaps best known for its Haskell-inspired pieces, which feature faux pearls, colored glass and crystal rhinestone in gilded filigree metalwork . It also produced a wide range of cold-enamel pieces and these are rare and collectible today.

Robert designs have natural and floral motifs with the use of faux pearls, colored glass, crystal beads, and high quality imported rhinestones set on gilded filigree open wire and openwork mountings. The company’s advertisement in the 1940s indicated that the jewelry was hand crafted with fine details that possibly expert jewelers could mistake the stones for genuine precious jewels. Because of its excellent design, workmanship and materials, the jewelry sold at a high price. In the mid 40's a pin and earring set would sell for around $50.00.

The firm supplied jewelry to the motion picture industry. Including jewelry for the 1952 Oscar nominated Elia Kazan "Viva Zapata" featuring Marlon Brando and Jean Peters. Most pieces are signed, though with varying trademarks. “Original by Robert” was used from 1942 to 1979, when Jaffe’s daughter Ellen took over the company, changing the company name to Ellen Designs.

 
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