Avon Calling - Vintage Signed Avon Gold Plated Mabe Pearl Crystal Rhinestone Pendant & Clip-On Earring Set (VP262)

Avon Calling - Vintage Signed 'AVON' Gold Plated Mabe Pearl Crystal Rhinestone Pendant & Clip-On Earring Set. This pretty pendant is crafted from gold plate over metal, signed AVON. The matching earrings are also crafted from gold plate. Featuring one simulated oval mabe pearl, two simulated round mabe pearls, one baguette shaped crystal rhinestone, and vintage styling. The gallery on the pendant is a simple polished gold bezel, adorned by a lustrous champagne coloured pearl, which is enhanced by a sparkling crystal rhinestone. The earrings match the pendant well, since the champagne gems are also set in a polished gold bezel. The earrings are for pierced and non pierced ears, featuring vintage clip-on backings. The chain features a secure spring ring clasp, in perfect working order. This vintage pendant would make a perfect gift for that special someone. 

History: In history: Two forms of faux pearls were manufactured in Italy, the earliest, produced from at least the 13th century, and hailing from the ingenious glass workshops of Venice, were imitation glass pearls. Some of these pearls were apparently made from an intriguing mixture of powdered glass, snail slime and egg white.

Synthetic gem crystals have been manufactured since the late 1800s, and their production is often marked by a need for them in industrial applications outside of the jewelry industry. The first success was in producing synthetic ruby of faceting quality.

The process was invented in 1805 by Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli who plated a very thin gold layer on top of silver. Since then, it has become commonplace in the jewelry world, with many base metals covered in gold, silver, or rhodium.

Avon's founder, David H. McConnell, initially sold books as a door-to-door salesman to New York homes. In September 1886, he decided to sell perfumes rather than books. He started the new business in a small office at 126 Chambers Street, Manhattan, New York. The Avon name was inspired by the area around the Suffern lab, which McConnell thought resembled the countryside of William Shakespeare's home, Stratford-on-Avon, England.

Measurements: Pendant 27.00 mm x 16.00 mm    Chain: 18"      Earrings 15.00 mm x 11.00 mm     Chain 18" 

Stone Size: Mabe Pearl (Simulated Oval) 17.50 mm x 12.50 mm     Mabe Pearl (Round) 12.50 mm      Crystal Rhinestone: 5.00 mm x 3.00 mm 

Weight: Pendant, Chain & Earrings  12.30 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America , New York

Date: Circa 1980