Exquisite SHERMAN SIGNED Marquis Round Crystal Rhinestone Vintage Necklace XLNT!

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SHERMAN SIGNED NECKLACE HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER SHERMAN NECKLACE Sherman jewelry is known for its superior and exquisite designs, using only the finest crystals Swarovski had to offer, and meticulously prong-set to stand the test of time. This stunning and impressive necklace is no exception. It is covered with brilliant clear marquis and round Austrian crystal rhinestones, all placed in a shiny rhodium plated setting . .75" wide, & adjustable from 14" to 17". Signed "Sherman" CONDITION IS ABSOLUTELY SUPERB! ABOUT SHERMAN JEWELRY (1947-1981) Gustave Sherman opened his business, the Sherman Costume Jewelry Co. in Montreal, Canada in 1947 with just one employee, Jimmy Koretza, a Hungarian jeweler, who is said to have provided the expert craftsmanship for Sherman’s exquisite designs. Sherman was considered by many to be Canada’s premier jewelry designer. His jewelry created from the late 1940s through the 1970s frequently copied the look of fine or real jewelry pieces but was recognized as costume jewelry using the best top quality Swarovski stones, including some trade and fancy stones Swarovski made to Sherman’s liking along with some stones with reverse foil to obtain much sparklier stones with a prism-like appearance and multiple color flashes. Because Sherman was willing to pay more than the going market rate for the stones he purchased and used in his jewelry pieces, he acquired the finest stones Swarovski had to offer, and as a result, his finished pieces reflected jewelry lines of superiority. Sherman insisted on top quality workmanship, the finest materials, and, with the beautiful Swarovski stones, created and produced one price range of jewelry sold and that was expensive. It was not uncommon for a piece of Sherman jewelry to sell for prices ranging up to $50 a piece in the early days of production. The best Swarovski crystals were prong-set to last, backing were usually highly polished in rhodium-plated, japanned (black backing), and gold-plated settings. From 1941 to 1981, Sherman produced some of the world’s best and finest costume jewelry that is know for its superior and exquisite designs using meticulous details. Sherman’s choice of crystals with Aurora Borealis coatings were often employed in the composition of his designs. He favored navettes and elongated marquise stones which contributed to the flowing lines of his creations. Round stones were also incorporated, particularly in necklaces and bracelets. Sherman leaned towards monochromatic color combinations using subtle variations of the same tones, champagne to topaz, sapphire to light blue, fuschia to pink, and emerald to peridot are just some examples. Over one thousand different color combinations can be found in his designs with many of his color combinations off beat and nontraditional and only produced for one season. He integrated Aurora Borealis highlights of pinks, purples, blues and greens that exploded like so many brilliant fireworks. Clear crystal designs sparkled like diamonds, creating a blaze of rainbow colors. Sherman jewelry must be seen to be truly appreciated. All Sherman pieces found today may not contain the Sherman mark. On some of these set pieces, the tags, boxes or cards have disappeared, been separated, or been lost through time. Marks: “SHERMAN”, “Sherman”, in script, and “SHERMAN STERLING”. Sherman died in 1984 in Montreal, Canada. Sherman jewelry is highly sought after by collectors who are paying high prices for the outstanding designer pieces. Please scroll down to view the numerous photos provided See my other listings for more great items! Payment is due within 4 days of close of auction. Remember, in order to qualify for combined shipping discounts, all items must be paid for with a single payment. If you wish to take advantage of this offer, please notify me of such. If I do not hear from you, eBay's Unpaid Item Assistant will automatically open a case for the overdue item. By contacting me, you will let me know that I must turn off this feature. ... read more

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