{"product_id":"louis-rousselet-glass-bead-necklace","title":"Louis Rousselet Glass Bead Necklace","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLouis Rousselet Red Glass \u0026amp; Faux Pearl Necklace\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA wonderfully dramatic French costume necklace attributed to Louis Rousselet, combining vivid scarlet-red glass beads, lustrous faux pearls and elaborate silver-tone metalwork. The long, articulated design and beautifully contrasting colours give the necklace all the glamour and exuberance associated with mid-century Parisian costume jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Attributed to Louis Rousselet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Circa 1940s–1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e France\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Glass beads, faux pearls and silver-tone metal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eColour:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Vivid scarlet red, pearl cream and silver\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 72cm end to end\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Articulated bead and metal-link construction with decorative chain sections\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFastening:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e none\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e none\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eExcellent condition, with light signs of age and wear consistent with a piece of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eAny minor variations to the surface of the beads, faux pearls and metalwork are consistent with vintage costume jewellery and contribute to the character of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003ePlease refer closely to the photographs, which form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eLouis Rousselet was a highly regarded Parisian maker of costume jewellery whose workshop became particularly known for beautifully made glass beads and imitation pearls. Working in Paris during the twentieth century, Rousselet produced jewellery both under his own name and for some of the leading French fashion and couture houses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eHis pieces are admired for their rich colour, elaborate construction and exceptional quality, transforming glass, simulated pearls and metal components into jewellery with the presence and glamour of much more precious materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThis necklace is particularly evocative of Rousselet’s aesthetic, with its bold red beads, creamy faux pearls, decorative silver-tone elements and multiple fine chains creating an elaborate, distinctly French appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeritage House Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eThis is exactly the sort of vintage costume jewellery we love at Heritage House: wonderfully decorative, beautifully constructed and enormous fun to wear. The fabulous scarlet red against the creamy pearls makes this a true statement necklace — as striking with a simple white shirt today as it would have been with an evening dress in mid-century Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58998696247621,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_3193.jpg?v=1787758728","url":"https:\/\/heritagehousecotswolds.com\/products\/louis-rousselet-glass-bead-necklace","provider":"Heritage House Cotswolds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}