{"product_id":"drape-me-vintage-signed-sarah-silver-tone-metal-sarah-coventry-layered-bib-necklace-vn252","title":"Drape Me - Vintage Signed 'Sarah' Rhodium Plated  'Sarah Coventry' Layered Bib Necklace (VN252)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrape Me - Vintage Signed 'Sarah' Rhodium Plated 'Sarah Coventry' Layered Chain Bib Necklace. This gorgeous necklace is crafted from rhodium plate over metal, signed Sarah. The necklace features vintage era styling, and quality craftsmanship. This wonderful necklace is comprised of numerous chains, which are connected to a sturdy clasp. The chains are connected in such a way that they create a beautiful elegant design and drape. The beautiful necklace is designed to be worn short (for creating the perfect drape and layered look. The necklace features a fold-over locking clasp, which is in perfect working order. This vintage necklace has a unique design, and looks stunning when worn. Truly a wonderful collectors piece, and addition to any jewelry collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe process was invented in 1805 by Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece of jewelry has identifying marks, which varied over the years. Sarah Coventry jewelry bore the following identifying marks: \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoventry\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - First use 1949. \"Sarah Coventry\" - First use 1949.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"wt-content-toggle-product-details-read-more\" class=\"wt-content-toggle__body wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-03 wt-content-toggle__body--truncated\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\" class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003eSarah Coventry jewellery was named after the granddaughter of Lyman K. Stuart, the founder of the company. Established in 1949, it is recognised as the oldest direct selling jewellery company in the world. They did not design their own jewellery but used other manufacturers to produce their jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll find pieces made from both silvertone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eand gold-colored metals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, often set with large faux pearls and other gemstone simulants. Sarah Coventry jewelry was most popular during the 1950s and 1960s and continued to be offered at home parties for a few years after the company's 1981 bankruptcy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: Necklace (Wearable Length) 18\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 67.40 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: America , New York \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Circa 1970 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41235407896634,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_5552_3d85e492-298b-4c17-b8ad-3fc4f52d15fa.jpg?v=1770522574","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/drape-me-vintage-signed-sarah-silver-tone-metal-sarah-coventry-layered-bib-necklace-vn252","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}