DE MARIO Vintage 1940s Bracelet Pearl Crystal Rhinestones Floral Metal Beadwork

Gorgeous DE MARIO Vintage Signed Bracelet. Made in the 1940s-1950s with Faux Pearls, Gold Plated Metal, Crystal Rhinestones and a gorgeous Floral Metal Filigree Beadwork design for the focal point of the bracelet complimented by the pearls. The intertwined seed pearls with leaves is just stunning. The craftsmanship does not go unnoticed in his pieces. Measures - 8” inches “Robert De Mario (Est. 1945 - 1965) Sources disagree about whether Robert De Mario began his jewelry design career in the 1940s working for assorted New York City designers or specifically with Miriam Haskell. This could be because De Mario's work is occasionally confused Haskell's as there is a similarity in the intricacy of both designers' beadwork and pearl designs. There is, however, no disagreement that De Mario opened his own shop in New York City in 1945. De Mario Jewelry includes De Mario necklaces, necklace parures, i.e. De Mario Necklace sets, brooches and pins. He may best known though for necklaces that intertwine seed pearls and leaves. De Mario jewelry exhibits beautiful design and excellent craftsmanship and often incorporates hand-sewn brass strung threads and flux pearls in displays of pleasant colors, fashions and styles He also worked with faceted beads, pearls, including baroque pearls, and rhinestones.” - buymygold.com