Description
This antique french jet glass necklace is made of graduated black beads, and was made in the UK by the designer Exquisite. It has a silver tone rhinestone clasp. It measures 16″ in length and is in good condition. Estimated to be 1930s or 1920s.
“Exquisite Vintage costume jewelry (1914 – 1970)
The history of British jewellery company “Exquisite” began in 1914 in the city of Solihull.
Founded by engraver Augustus Harry Power (1878 -1952) and Clarence Oswald Flint
(1880 – 1946), the two men bought the business from a jeweler Walter Archibald Parker Watson (1880 – 1952).
Exquisite jewelry became especially popular after the Second World War. High quality floral design hand-painted pieces show original high-style standard level. The craftsmen used of gold or silver plate and bright enamel.
Noteworthy, the company owned several trademarks, including Mirella, and Myths and Magic. In addition to jewelry, they produced sterling silver souvenirs and charms for tourist visiting the UK. Wearable art, Exquisite jewellery is rare and highly collectible today.”
