Coro Goldtone Choker Necklace

This simple yet dramatic "egyptian inspired" link necklace was made by Coro in the 1950s (after 1956 according to the maker mark).  It features an adjustable chain link style closure and can be worn as a choker or a bit longer.  It is done in a textured cross-hatched goldtone.  I wrote another post on a Coro "aurora borealis" brooch in February. 

Coro jewelry was made in a wide range of styles and materials, but their "Duette" pieces are highly collectible. I have to add one to my collection.  A "Duette" is a type of brooch patented by Coro which features two separate pieces of jewelry that fit into a  frame, which are then worn together as one larger piece.  The items can be worn alone, but once separated from the frame and mismatched, they are worth much less to collectors. 

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Thank you to the following website(s) for the historical content of this blog post:

Costume Jewelry Online. Retrieved 3/16/2011 from http://www.costume-jewelry-online.com/signed-costume-jewelry/coro-costume-jewelry-and-vendome/

Image Event. Retrieved 3/16/2011 from http://imageevent.com/clios_vintage_jewelry/coropatents