Vintage Designer Signed "ART" ModeArt 3 Strand AB Beaded Necklace & Earrings Set

Vintage ModeArt “ART” 2-pc 3 Strand Beaded Necklace and Cluster Earrings Set Make an entrance with this exquisite ART necklace and earrings set! Necklace is comprised of 3 wire-strung strands of multicolor and aurora borealis beads. Some beads have openwork, ornate goldtone end-caps. Both necklace endcaps are designer signed ART©. This hallmark dates the piece to sometime between 1955-late 1960s. Necklace measures approx. 14-1/2” long, plus a2-1/4” extender Fastens with a hook closure. Matching clip-on cluster earrings measure approx.1” in diameter. Set is in excellent vintage condition with only some minor wear. Will arrive in a gift box. Item EB19 About ModeArt “ART” Arthur Pepper founded ModeArt in New York City sometime in the late 40s or early 50s and produced high quality costume jewelry through the 1970s. ART jewelry encompassed a broad range of styles, so it can be difficult to pinpoint a piece until the hallmark is found. Art jewelry is fun to come across and collect! ART made many beautiful figural brooches, sets, bright enamel pieces, and Christmas jewelry. ART jewelry may have the hallmark “ART”. Some pieces were signed “ModeArt” and “Mode-Art.” Jewelry created after 1955 was signed “ART©.”