{"product_id":"delizza-and-elster-juliana-book-piece-bib-collar-necklace","title":"DeLizza and Elster Juliana Book Piece Bib Collar Necklace","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage 1960s DeLizza \u0026amp; Elster ‘Juliana’ Statement Bib Necklace – Blue \u0026amp; Emerald Green Rhinestones\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn exceptional and wonderfully dramatic vintage statement necklace, attributed to \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeLizza \u0026amp; Elster\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, the celebrated American costume jewellery house whose highly collectible pieces are today commonly known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJuliana\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. This is a book piece bib colllar necklace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDating to circa the 1960s, this magnificent collar-style bib necklace is lavishly set with an extraordinary combination of jewel-toned glass stones. Large faceted sapphire-blue pear-shaped stones form the principal design, interspersed with vivid emerald-green round and teardrop stones, elongated olive-green navettes and smaller deep-blue rhinestones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDelicate trails of sparkling Aurora Borealis rhinestones weave between the larger stones, catching the light beautifully and giving the necklace wonderful movement and brilliance. The entire arrangement is set into warm gold-tone metal, creating a particularly rich combination of sapphire blue, emerald green and gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe reverse reveals the intricate construction of the necklace, with individually set stones and articulated sections allowing this substantial piece to sit elegantly around the neckline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDeLizza \u0026amp; Elster was founded in New York in 1947 and became renowned for its exceptionally bold and colourful rhinestone jewellery. The company produced jewellery for a number of important fashion and costume-jewellery names, while its own short-lived \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJuliana\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e line has become particularly sought after by collectors. Most pieces were not permanently signed, instead originally carrying paper tags, so surviving examples are identified through their distinctive construction, stone settings and design characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA fabulous example of glamorous mid-century American costume jewellery and an increasingly collectible piece. This is a true \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eshowstopper necklace\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, equally beautiful worn with a simple evening dress or displayed as part of a serious collection of vintage costume jewellery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Circa 1960s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Attributed to DeLizza \u0026amp; Elster (Juliana)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Gold-tone metal, faceted glass rhinestones and Aurora Borealis crystal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eColours:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Sapphire blue, emerald green, olive green and iridescent crystal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Statement \/ bib \/ collar necklace\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Vintage condition – please refer to photographs for full details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeritage House – History in Your Home\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House Cotswolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59598241071429,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_2999.jpg?v=1791292308","url":"https:\/\/heritagehousecotswolds.com\/products\/delizza-and-elster-juliana-book-piece-bib-collar-necklace","provider":"Heritage House Cotswolds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}