Vintage Tortolani Crislu gold, red and black art glass beaded pendant necklace.  Signed.

• Pendant measures approx. 1 1/8 Inches on each side
• Necklace measures approx. 22 inches inclusive of clasp
• Gold plated pendant with cut out Asian inspired motif 
• Red and black art glass beads
• Spring ring closure
• Signed "Tortolani Crislu" on back of pendant

Francisco Tortolani, born in Italy, founded Mastercraft Jewelry Co. in Providence, Rhode Island.  After World War II he moved to Los Angeles, California, where he founded Tortolani Jewelry and designed and produced hand carved pewter jewelry from 1950 to 1976.   Crislu was started in the 1960's with the goal of making affordable fine jewelry.  The company endures today with an emphasis on CZ jewelry.