VINTAGE PLASTIC JEWELRY FLAPPER NECKLACE
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Two Multi-strand flapper sautoir with back clasp necklaces (buy one or both)
Length: 52 in. (Flapper/Opera length)
Construction: Faceted molded plastic beads (lighter than glass and warmer to the touch)
Set 1 (Shine Green): 3-strand combination featuring translucent AB-coated green, mustard yellow, and bright orange
Set 2 (Matte Green): 4-strand combination featuring grass green, primary yellow, and squash orange
Fashion History: 1960s Flapper Revival
The Trend: The 1960s saw a massive revival of 1920s "flapper" styles, known as the "Great Gatsby" or "Mod-Flapper" look. Designers of the era reinterpreted the 60-inch sautoir using modern, lightweight materials.
The Material Story: In the 1920s, long beads were typically heavy glass, Bakelite, or early celluloid. By the 1960s, Lucite and acrylic became the standard, allowing for massive multi-strand necklaces that remained comfortable and lightweight for all-day wear.
The Sparkle: The iridescent "shine" on your green set is the Aurora Borealis (AB) coating, a specialized finish co-created by Swarovski and Christian Dior in 1955. Its presence specifically dates that piece to the post-1955 era, most likely the mid-1960s.
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