Description
This is a long 3 layer Goldette necklace with its original Goldette dangling solid perfume holder that open up to hold perfume on the inside. It is gold with an antique finish. Both the chaining and the perfume dangle are marked Goldette. These were made during the 1960s and 1970s. This one has enameled floral design on one side and a very fancy Victorian filigree design on the other side. The edge wear to the enamel is very minor, easily touched up and hardly noticeable at all when the necklace is worn. It is more prominent in the photo than in person. So tiny it can’t be measured, maybe .25 millimeter. Other than this and one small section of wear to one chain it is excellent condition. There are 3 long chains measuring 33″, 29″, and 23″. The large fancy lock measures an additional 3/4″ thereby making total length of chain with lock 33 3/4″ long. Each chain is thick and about 1/8″ wide across. Total width of all 3 is 3/8″. The perfume holder measures 1 1/4″ north to south by 1″ wide east to west by 1/4″ deep. Total length of necklace with dangle is 35″ long. Overall condition is excellent. No dents or dings. Minimal age wear. All antique finish is intact. This one came from the estate of a jewelry distributor years ago who sold to Lord and Taylor, Bonwit Teller and other well-known retailers of the time. This one was only every used for display so it was kept quite well. Hard to find one of these perfume necklaces with very long triple layer chaining, enameling, signed perfume and fancy signed lock all original and intact. A wonderful find for anyone who collects vintage Goldette and higher quality vintage mid century costume items.
About Goldette:
Goldette produced solid perfume necklaces throughout the 1960s and 1970s. The company, founded in 1958, made high-end costume jewelry in New York and Providence, Rhode Island.
Key facts about Goldette solid perfume necklaces:
Decades of production: Goldette pieces, including solid perfume lockets and necklaces, were most popular and widely produced during the 1960s and 1970s.
Victorian influence: The brand was known for its vintage and Victorian-inspired designs, and its solid perfume necklaces often featured antique-style lockets and pendants.
Production end: Goldette ceased operations in the late 1970s, making all their solid perfume necklaces vintage items.
