Simply Stunning 1950s Vintage Western German Pendant Necklace with Large Simulated Tigers Eye Center Stone

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A simply-stated stunner!

This gorgeous Post World War II, 1950's Western German Brass Filigree-encased pendant necklace features the most beautiful beveled, rose-cut glass cabochon simulating a classic amber tiger's eye.

This large stone measures 1-5/8" length by 1-1/2" width.
It's top bevel features 10 cuts, branching off to another bevel cut with 10 sides, before being met by the bottom-most 2-layered bevels! Gorgeous!

Meeting the pendant portion is a brass heart, followed by a single pearl on each side, and then 3 fancy brass partions.

A linked brass chain follows suit to be met by a classic clasp, where a single ring marked "Made in Western Germany" is found.

The total length of this necklace is a flat 15", making way for a total 24" chain.

The pendant itself, secured encased in the filigree brass measures 2" in length by 1-5/8" width.

This necklace is in wonderful vintage condition, and the surface of it's large center stone features only very minimal surface flaws and scratches. Certainly not nearly the amount you would expect to find on a stone of this size and age!

I've seen a number of similar "Western German" pieces in my collectible costume jewelry books that feature plastic cabochons, glass enameled picture scenes and lucite cameos.

Quoting from "Costume Jewelry, A Practical Handbook & Value Guide", a book by Fred Rezazadeh:

"One category of German jewelry which is quite attractive consists of large colored glass stones with rhinestone or pearl accents mounted on filigree or openwork gold plated metal."

Just a wonderful eye-catching "lucky" piece!

****A very similar ornate brass filigree ring, also from Western Germany, can be found here for a divine 2-piece set!

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Added on Oct 14, 2009

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