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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Any Jewelry, post: 11634238, member: 2844&quot;]Would love to see more detailed pics, but here is a working hypothesis, from a European context:</p><p><br /></p><p>I see some Bohemian/Czech influence, but also some German. The backs are not Bohemian, but the general feel is.</p><p>Which brings me to Neugablonz. Neugablonz* is a neighbourhood in Kaufbeuren, a town in Germany. After WWII refugees from the Bohemian glass and costume jewellery workshops and factories, many of whom were German-speaking, were resettled there.</p><p>The refugees brought with them the skills of their hometown of Gablonz, now known as Jablonec, the centre of Bohemian costume jewellery making. They adapted those skills to more Western styles and more efficient techniques, like plain backs (Bohemian jewellery backs are usually beautifully decorated).</p><p>Since it looks like there is a strong Bohemian influence, I would place this necklace in the early years of Neugablonz, ca 1950.</p><p><br /></p><p>Of course I could be wrong, better and more detailed photos will tell us more. Also tagging [USER=29]@Ownedbybear[/USER] , if she is around. She is another joolie with a soft spot for Neugablonz.<img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":)" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>*Neugablonz means New Gablonz/Jablonec.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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