Helena Rubinstein 70s Faux Pearl HR PARIS and 45 similar items

These12mm faux pearls have a lovely glow with gold tone bead caps, spacer beads frame a black glass bead with huge teardrop shaped pears on either side of the round disc with black enameling in a “maze” pattern and accented with three pearls in graduating sizes. The overall impression of the design is eternally fresh and modern looking. The centerpiece is 1 ”, the necklace is 16” long; and equipped with a push-in, barrel style clasp. There are a few flea bites in the skins of a few pearls, but overall, it is in remarkably good, wearable, vintage condition. From the collection of a long-time vintage costume jewelry enthusiast. HELENA ROSENSTEIN was a self-made millionaire in the cosmetic industry at a time that it was a rarity for women to be in business at all! She understood “social media” and “influencer” before computers, Facebook, or Instagram – publicity and marketing paired with social climbing made her a fortune in cosmetics and other spin-off products. As she was a philanthropist herself, it seems appropriate that10% OF EVERY Eye Impact SALE GOES TO World Vision TO HELP IMPROVE THE LIVES OF IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITIES. 1970s 70s 1980s 80s, Elizabeth Arden, Socialite, Cosmetic Icon, Philanthropist, Art Collector, Millionaire Mogul, War Paint, Lanvin, Givenchy, Gift Giving Gifting, Vintage Collectible, Fund Raiser Raising, Designer Jewelry, Signed Marked Gold Tone GT Plated Findings, 12mm Faux Pearls, Pe HR Necklace