VINTAGE 1961 MONET BOLERO Demi Parure *signed* Sumptuous Triple Gold Plated Necklaces, Bracelet & Earring Jewelry Set ~ Bookpiece Monet Set
Vintage MONET "Bolero" gold pendant necklaces, bracelet and and clip on earrings
This stunning Monet parure features a lovely designer necklace with a thick, double link chain and a striking, triple gold plated, 28"L, filigree pendant. It has a spring ring closure which is signed, as well as the Monet tag. This pendant matches the smaller ones dangling from the matching, chic and collectible earrings. The earrings are clip on, signed Monet, measure 1.75"L and are also triple gold plated. This set would make an awesome gift for Monet collectors or anyone who loves exquisite vintage jewelry! The bracelet is also available in our shop. The bracelet is amazing and has a fold over clasp and features a pair of dangling charms and a gold plated safety chain with Monet tag.
Book Pieces mentioned in Collecting Costume Jewelry 202 by Julia C. Carroll page 15.
This set is also featured in Alice Vega’s “Monet, The Master Jewelers” on page 161.
Please take a look at the other Monet jewelry in our shop! Michael and Joseph Chernow, the founders of the costume jewelry business we know today as Monet, had $4 to their name when they first considered entering the business in 1919. The young brothers were meticulous and methodical as they laid their plans, so much so that it took them eight years to found Monocraft in New York. In 1934, the Chernows hired designer Edmond Mario Granville. He came to Monocraft with a background in fine jewelry from Cartier. Granville’s leadership would span a major transition in the company’s history, from its humble beginnings as Monocraft to its eventual acclaim as Monet. The 1970s saw the arrival of pierced earrings (until then, all Monet earrings were all clip-ons). Today, vintage Monet jewelry is particularly prized by collectors for its quality. Thanks to triple-plating, it's not unusual for Monet pieces to last for decades without showing signs of wear on the finish.