Les Bernard Inc. yellow glass and gold-tone metal bamboo beaded necklac…

Les Bernard was a jewelry manufacturing company founded in 1963 by Lester Joy and Bernard Shapiro, son of Harold Shapiro who co-founded Vogue Jewelry in the 1930s. Known for producing the costume jewelry for popular 80s show Dynasty; they also manufactured jewelry for fashion designers Mary McFadden, Ugo Correani and James Galanos. After more than 2 successful decades of costume jewelry, the company closed in 1996. This is one of their earlier pieces, a necklace combining yellow glass and gold-tone bamboo beads. Are you a bohemian at heart? Add this necklace to your jewelry assortment for a beautiful sunny pop of color that is also a rare piece of history. In great condition, Les Bernard Inc. signed metal tag and barrel clasp.