Up for your consideration is an exquisitely preserved, museum-quality antique 1930s Art Nouveau bib necklace and matching drop earrings parure. This breathtaking set features an intricate, cascading fringe of stamped conical brass filigree cones, each cradling a brilliant, faceted sapphire blue glass gemstone.
Cinematic Design & Attributes
- The Hollywood Connection: This set boasts the iconic styling of the Golden Age of Hollywood’s premier film studio jewelry designers, most notably Eugene Joseff.
- Studio-Ready Finish: The metal features a soft, low-glare matte brass finish with a deep, authentic natural aging. This characteristic treatment was pioneered by studio designers to prevent harsh camera reflections under intense film set lighting.
- Collector's Note on Hallmarks: In accordance with early studio rentals and theatrical production practices of the 1930s, this rare set is completely unsigned and free of maker's marks—a hallmark of authentic, early film-era production stock.
History & Provenance
This parure has been cherished in a private family collection for decades. It originally traces back to the estate inventory of a historic, family-owned fine jewelry storefront operating in the affluent coastal collector hub of Santa Barbara, California. It has been meticulously cared for, passing directly down through generations of jewelry experts.
Condition Report
- Overall Rating: Excellent Vintage/Antique Condition.
- Stones: 100% complete. Every single sapphire blue glass insert and accent link is entirely original, firmly set, and free of chips or cracks.
- Metalwork: The intricate, delicate brass wire work is structurally sound with no bent filigree or crushed elements. The necklace clasp and earring hooks function perfectly.
- Patina: Features a gorgeous, uncleaned original aged brass patina. We leave any desired polishing or professional cleaning strictly to the discretion of the buyer.
Design Note & Attribution: This magnificent set exemplifies the theatrical, larger-than-life aesthetic famously popularized by Golden Age cinema designers like Joseff of Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s. It features an exquisite semi-matte, low-glare brass finish engineered to minimize intense studio lighting reflections. Please note that in alignment with early theatrical rental lines and pre-war costume jewelry production, this rare parure is unmarked/unsigned. It is being presented and valued based on its superb design era, exact archival design matches, and elite styling.
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