Up for sale is a breathtaking, complete mid-century 3-piece vintage costume jewelry parure in exceptional, near-mint condition. This gorgeous set perfectly captures the glamour of the late 1950s and early 1960s prom and gala eras, featuring brilliant, high-quality Aurora Borealis (AB) rhinestone crystals that capture and reflect a dazzling array of rainbow colors.
The craftsmanship is characteristic of major mid-century manufacturers like Lisner or Coro. Unlike high-gloss plating, this set features a beautiful, soft satin/flat gold- tone finish on the reverse. The stones are expertly prong-set within individual poured-cup link structures, giving the pieces a flexible, fluid drape on the skin.
Given its flawless state, this set appears to have been worn only once or kept carefully stored as a treasured keepsake for decades. It is a stunning, ready-to- wear addition to a vintage bridal look, a formal event ensemble, or a serious costume jewelry collection.
Unsigned but attributed to Lisner, looking at the craftsmanship and construction.
Why:
Lisner was the absolute king of this exact configuration in the late 1950s and 1960s.
The Clasp: They favored ultra-simple, unadorned single-piece metal hook clasps on their mid-tier rhinestone necklaces.
The Finish: They were famous for using a duller, soft "satin gold" or flatter anodized finish on their settings.
The Anonymity: Lisner produced enormous volumes of completely unsigned Aurora Borealis prom and wedding sets specifically to be sold to generic department store backing cards.
Item Details & Specifications
Set Includes: 1 Drop Bib Necklace, 1 Multi-Strand Panel Bracelet, 1 Pair of Drop Cluster Clip-On Earrings.
Stones: Brilliant iridescent Aurora Borealis round chatons and multi-faceted focal crystals (all secure, vibrant, and completely prong-set).
Metal Finish: Elegant, flat/matte satin gold-tone plating.
Hardware & Closures:
Necklace: Classic, unadorned single-piece metal hook clasp with an adjustable rhinestone extension tail.
Bracelet: Secure, smooth fold-over clasp.
Earrings: Tight, springy paddle-style tension clips.
Signatures/Hallmarks: Unsigned (Attributed to the Lisner/Coro manufacturing era for department store boutique lots).
ting wear.
Mechanics: The fold-over bracelet clasp, necklace hook, and earring tension clips are all fully functional, secure, and snap tightly.
***** Returns: Sold as-is. No returns accepted. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully and ask any questions prior to purchasing. If you have a problem with your purchase and think my description was inaccurate please message me so we can resolve this issue.
Quality Assurance: I do not sell broken merchandise. Any Flaws will be pointed out in description. This item has been thoroughly inspected, is in the exact working condition shown and described, and will be packed with care to ensure safe arrival.