Featured What do you think about this beaded set?

I've not run across anything like before and I have no clue what to make of it. It is an intricately beaded with tiny beads and an occasional rhinestone. The material used appears to be brass wire so I've included pictures of the back. Was it handcrafted or possibly European made? Is it vintage or older? There are no marks. Any help would be appreciated as always.

 

Very interesting, I like it! I don't know about it but my gut feeling is vintage, maybe 50s?

Do I see greenies on the chain at the back

 

Thanks for looking Marie. No greenies just a very discolored, dirty chain.

 

luv the wire work.....!!!

 

Thanks Komokwa, the wire work is so intricate and unusual. Just wish I knew it origin.

 

I've seen the earrings, but never a vintage matching necklace. I'd be most didn't survive. Thin brass wire corrodes and breaks easily.

 

Thanks for looking Evelyb30. Any idea of where it might have been made?

 

The earring hardware says 1950s somewhere. The design was almost universal so it could be American, Japanese, German, etc.

 

Ok, so origin unknown, thank you so much. This was the first one I'd seen like this so I thought it was rare but apparently not. I appreciate the information. It is very delicate with all the beads and wire structure so I am not sure I will sell it. I am afraid it wouldn't hold up in shipping.

 

I wouldn't trust it either, or more to the point wouldn't trust the USPS.

 

Thanks for confirming the risk.

 

I love the colors. Isnt there a jewelry term for stuff like this ? Confetti ?

 

I think confetti is sparkles in Lucite. But since I am no expert that might be wrong.

 

The molded-on beads and string ones are sometimes called Fireworks. I'm not sure of the wired-on pieces.

 

pac it well, it'll get anywhere.... it's a survivor !!!!!

 

When wrapped well start first with the individual pieces, then wrapped again together & if it is snug as a bug it will be fine. Cushioning, bubble wrap is our friend. I mail cookies all over the world - they usually arrive intact. I mailed my son a crumb cake, not a crumb out of place he said, albeit it took over a month- but it arrived in one piece.

 

In general, I wrap pieces first in tissue paper and then box them in jewelry gift boxes with fiber fill. I wrap the box in bubble wrap and them mail in a padded polyvinyl envelope. It is extremely rare that there is any damage. If I sell this one, I may put the jewelry box in another cardboard box. Thanks for the advice.

 

the tissue paper many be to light for a heavy necklace, as it could compact and have the jewelry bounce around inside all the other protection...

 

That's why you pack until it can't move. Joolies know if it shakes, it breaks. I used to pack earrings and other small bits inside plastic Easter eggs with enough tissue so [whatever] couldn't move. The egg was taped shut, and if really fragile bubble wrap went around the egg. Into a bubble mailer it went and I never had anything break. A heavy necklace would ship boxed, possible double-boxed.

 

Thank you all for your advice. I appreciate the assistance. If I decide to sell, I will pack it appropriately.