Deauville Double Strand Crystal Beaded Choker

This stunning necklace was made in the 1970s by Deauville, a jewelry line produced by JR Wood & Sons.  It consists of white and clear aurora crystal glass beads with an adjustable length closure.  John R. Wood founded The JR Wood & Sons Company in Brooklyn, NY in 1850, manufacturing wedding rings.  The company eventually employed hundreds of workers throughout the 20th century, and designed and produced bracelets, brooches, necklaces, cuff links, pocket watches, etc.  They were recognized in 1919 for their skills in ring making, diamond cutting, and fine gold and platinum production.  In 1970, they merged into Lennox, Inc., which became Art-Carved in 1975 (at which time the Deauville jewelry line began being made).  Art-Carved is still in business today which you may remember as the company who designed your high school or college class ring. 

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Jackson Jewels. Retrieved 3/20/2011 from http://www.jacksonjewels.com/Reference/Jewelry_Companies_D-F.htmFeel 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.