Vntg Mimi Di Niscemi (Mimi Di N) Faceted Bead Necklace 36" Purple & Clear Bead W

Vntg Mimi Di Niscemi (Mimi Di N) Faceted Bead Necklace 36" Purple & Clear Bead W Faux pearls. Marked MIMI di N on the gold tone clasp, bow shaped clasp. Faceted beads in shades of purple with clear Faceted beads, tiny silver beads, and faux pearl. This is a long necklace at 36" and could be doubled for the right sized person. Pre-owned and in very good condition. Mimi di Niscemi jewelry "The history of New York based company Mimi di N Inc. lasted for thirty-five years. Incorporated in May 1962, the company ceased to exist in January 1997. Named after its founder – the magnificent jeweler Madame Mimi di Niscemi (aka Princess Mimi di Niscemi), the company’s address was 15 West 38th Street, New York, NY. Born in Palermo Italy, Mimi di Niscemi went to the US to study at the Philadelphia School of Industrial Arts. While studying, she worked at Schiaparelli and Arnold Scaasi jewelry houses. Also, Mimi collaborated with Robert DeMario (1959). Creating jewelry for “Brania” (in the 60’s), she marked these pieces with Brania and Mimi di N."