{"product_id":"1940s-1950s-925-french-cluster-faux-glass-pearl-costume-silver-louis-rousselet-rhondelle-pendant","title":".1940s .1950s .925 French cluster faux glass pearl costume silver Louis Rousselet Rhondelle pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eA special item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis era 1940s 1950s costume jewel is a fancy floral cluster of champagne toned baroque shaped glass pearls that are wire wrapped and spraying out from a central large form, oval form faux pearl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe setting of the pearl pendant is a “Made in France” fancy form silver backing that is credited to the French designer Louis Rousselet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLouis Rousselet\u003c\/b\u003e (1892–1980) was one of the 20th century's most iconic Parisian master bead makers and costume jewellery designers, renowned for his unparalleled glasswork and imitation pearls. His workshop supplied high-end components and finished couture jewellery pieces to legendary fashion houses like \u003cb\u003eCoco Chanel, Christian Dior, Elsa Schiaparelli, Lanvin, and Balenciaga. \u003c\/b\u003eThe vast majority of Louis Rousselet jewellery was \u003cb\u003eoriginally sold unsigned\u003c\/b\u003e, but instantly recognisable by the “made in France” and pendant backing used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt appears that this pendant was originally a brooch fitting that was repurposed to a pendant fitting. The metal is unmarked yet tests as sterling silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 45mm high x 38mm wide x 28.5 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar Louis Rousselet glass pearl items sell in excess of R6000. Note chains pictured are not included in sale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Treasurer by HelenSilverSmit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55516762734891,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/3965\/9307\/files\/4D603FA7-7B50-4CF5-83FE-A2DD89C4B232.jpg?v=1789034624","url":"https:\/\/thetreasurer.co.za\/products\/1940s-1950s-925-french-cluster-faux-glass-pearl-costume-silver-louis-rousselet-rhondelle-pendant","provider":"The Treasurer by HelenSilverSmit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}