Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Nine Pieces


A Collection of Nine Pieces of Vintage Mid-Century Rhinestone Costume Jewelry including a Kramer of New York Necklace - An assortment of nine pieces of mid-century costume jewelry consisting of seven necklaces, one bracelet, and a single clip-on earring. The collection is primarily constructed of silver-tone base metal set with clear and colored glass rhinestones and cabochons. One necklace located at the far right is composed of square-cut clear rhinestones with a tiered geometric pendant; its box clasp is incised with the name KRAMER. The center of the grouping features an elaborate multi-tiered bib necklace featuring cascading rows of baguette and round-cut clear stones. A decorative necklace features round blue rhinestones, white enamel leaf-shaped components with painted blue accents, and gray oval cabochons; a leaf-shaped metal hangtag is attached to the hook clasp, though the characters are not legible as a name. The lot includes a gold-tone bracelet featuring alternating faux pearls and small clear rhinestones with markings on the clasp that are not legible. Four additional necklaces of various rhinestone strand designs are included, along with a single clear rhinestone clip-on earring featuring marquise and round-cut stones. Vertical ruler indicates approximate necklace lengths ranging from 14 to 17 inches. The bracelet measures approximately 7 inches in circumference. The central bib necklace drop measures approximately 3 inches in height. The blue and white enamel necklace is missing at least two small blue rhinestones from the floral clusters (Photo 3). Several clear rhinestones on the Kramer necklace and the leftmost pendant necklace exhibit darkening or oxidation (Photo 4 and Photo 1). Minor surface scuffing is present on the enamel components (Photo 3). The clip-on earring is a single item and lacks a matching pair (Photo 4). Light to moderate tarnish is present on the metal findings and clasps throughout the collection. Overall condition is fair to good.