This chic 7-strand necklace was made by ART somewhere between 1955 and the 1970s. I posted a blog highlighting a Renaissance Revival piece from ART back in January. This piece is obviously quite different. ART jewelry (also known as ModeArt Jewelry Creations) was founded in the late 1940s by Arthur Pepper in New York City. Their jewelry was mass-produced and moderately priced, including whimsical pieces with interesting stones, enamling, and unique color combinations. Their Christmas pins are extremely collectible. This necklace, although quite simple, is well-made, lightweight, and very dramatic when worn.
Feel free to contact me if you are interested in purchasing this piece. Questions, comments, and additional information are always appreciated. My online shop on http://www.rubylane.com/ is coming soon.
Thank you to the following website(s) for the historical content of this blog post:
Vintage Jewelry Lane. Retrieved 3/14/2011 from http://vintagejewelrylane.com/designerwords/artweekword.htm
Thank you so much Kuli!
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