Big gold tone collar by Monet in what could be called a “mob wife” style.
Monet is an American fashion jewelry company that originally started out in Brooklyn, NY under the name Monocraft in the 1920s. Over the years they evolved, became Monet, teamed up with major design houses like Yves St Laurent and had a former designer from Cartier on their payroll.
This vintage gold tone link chain has a satin finish and radiates with a golden, very rich look. The chain is in very good condition with no visible wear to the metal.
Costume jewelry isn’t for every day wear because the materials used are not going to wear the way precious metals will. However, I do believe there is a place for vintage fashion jewelry in every collection. Mass produced, fast fashion jewelry made today can’t hold a candle to the quality of design and materials seen in costume jewelry of the past. As the saying goes, they don’t make them like they used to!
