Rousselet Art Deco Necklace
 
High fashion 1930s Art Deco period Gripoix glass beaded necklace
designed by Louis Rousselet of Paris. A 15.5" choker style necklace
dripping with hand-poured glass beads attached to metal wire-work flower
petals. Fine condition with original clasp. "MADE IN FRANCE" stamped on
the clasp. You can truly appreciate the quality of craftsmanship when
examining this piece from the backside.
 
Augustine Gripoix was a well-known glassblower who refined the technique
for making these lamp-work beads. High-end firms the likes of Dior,
Chanel, Givenchy and Balenciaga have incorporated this method into their
haute couture costume jewellery lines. Rousselet pieces are
highly-regarded and have been sold by high-end luxury auction houses
such as Christie's.
 
Dimensions: 15.5"