American Vintage Jewelry / KRAMER Classic Earth Tones Pearl Rhinestone Retro Necklace / Choker

This piece has a wonderful quality, but it is a pre-owned item. Please refrain from comparing it to new items or applying overly high standards. 🙏🏻 ⚜️ Circa 1960s-1970s ⚜️ Shows normal signs of wear. The gold plating on the front and back has some wear and fading. The faux pearls have minor chips. Please examine the photos closely. ⚜️ Materials: Alloy, Rhinestones, Faux Pearls ⚜️ Full length approximately 43cm (excluding pendant) ⚜️ Marked: KRAMER https://cdn.store-assets.com/s/403321/i/33449466.jpg 👀 Please be aware that jewelry measurements are taken with a tape measure and may have slight variations, which is normal. Since jewelry is not perfectly geometric, the dimensions provided represent the longest and widest points. 🖤 This listing is for one necklace only and does not include other photographic props. 💎 Regarding rhinestone (Rhinestone) jewelry: Over time, it's inevitable for stones to become slightly cloudy, dull, or for the metal backing to discolor. The foil layer behind the rhinestones may also peel, giving the appearance of dark spots or dirt. These conditions are unavoidable, even with high-end brands. Therefore, if these details concern you, we recommend reconsidering vintage rhinestone jewelry. **Important Notes Before Purchasing:** 💚 Please message us with any questions before buying. 💚 It is almost impossible for metal jewelry from the 1940s-1980s to be free of fading, discoloration, or rust spots. Please understand that minor imperfections are to be expected. 💚 We do our best to present the items clearly in photos. Kindly examine the images and descriptions carefully. 💚 As vintage items, these pieces have been through time and will show signs of wear from their journey. 💚 The jewelry in this shop will not be altered in style, e.g., converting clip-on earrings to pierced. 💚 If you are new to "Vintage Jewelry," please consider carefully before making a purchase. 💚 If an item arrives damaged and unwearable, a refund can be issued. However, refunds will not be provided for reasons such as the item not meeting expectations, size discrepancies, color differences, or damage not incurred during shipping. **Brand Story:** Louis Kramer founded the Kramer jewelry creation company in New York City in 1943. His brother later joined the company in an administrative role. Louis maintained artistic control over the design, manufacturing, and overall integrity of the final product. Kramer was one of the leading costume jewelry manufacturers of its time. They produced jewelry at various price points for women of all classes, with designs ranging from simple to luxurious. One aspect he insisted upon: regardless of price or design, the materials were of high quality. Pearls, silver plating, gold plating – all were crafted with innovation and excellence. In 1947, when Christian Dior launched his New Look fashion jewelry, he chose Louis to create the pieces. Throughout the 1950s and 60s, Louis's creations for Dior were exquisitely designed. However, like many American costume jewelry companies, Louis eventually faced intense competition from inexpensive imported products. The Kramer jewelry creation company closed its doors in the late 1970s or early 1980s. Kramer Jewelry Tips: ⚜️ Pieces marked with © were made after 1955. ⚜️ Early pieces feature smooth backs; backs from the 1960s and 70s are textured. The image below is an early PM advertisement. https://cdn.store-assets.com/s/403321/i/33449629.jpg