Runway Worthy - Vintage Signed 'R.J. Graziano' Gold Plated Multi Stone Jeweled Crystal Necklace (VN169)

Runway Worthy - Vintage Signed 'R.J. Graziano' Gold Plated Multi Stone Jeweled Crystal Necklace. This gorgeous necklace is crafted from gold plate over metal, signed R.J. Graziano, and CN. This necklace features, multi -shaped faceted crystal gemstones, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. The galleries on this necklace are expertly set with beautiful multi-colored crystal gemstones, which are connected to each other with secure links. The jeweled sections are connected to a belcher chain, which is adjustable, so it can be worn at your desired length. The necklace has a secure lobster-claw clasp, which is in perfect working order. This vintage highly collectible necklace looks stunning when worn, truly a perfect addition to any vintage jewelry collection. 

History: R.J. Graziano started on the fashion fast track more than thirty years ago.  At the request of Bloomingdale’s, R.J. designed a collection exclusively for them that was immediately showcased in the coveted Lexington Avenue windows.  Customers raved and this first collection was an immediate sell out.  Within six months, Graziano had his first Lord and Taylor full page New York Times ad and his first Neiman Marcus catalogue feature.R.J. Graziano has enjoyed decades of success at scores of major department and specialty stores nationwide and globally as well. Today, R.J. is a highly regarded brand name available in thousands of stores, plus web and electronic retailers. In 2007, R.J. Graziano was named among the top ten jewelry brands in the press which  included  prestigious brands such as Cartier, David Yurman and Lanvin.

 R.J. Graziano is widely considered to be the ultimate trend setting jewelry collection. Always on the fashion fast track, R.J., continues to introduce the must have jewelry designs every single season. Celebrities love R.J. His seductive designs can be seen in the press on Christina Aguilera, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Julia Roberts, Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, Catherine Zeta Jones, Queen Latifah and Katy Perry among many others.                                     

 R. J. Graziano Signature collection is luxury at its best. Clean, fresh looks are embellished with modern pave elements and striking custom designed stones. Statement and status pair for unmistakable RJ style. 

R.J. Graziano trend collection has all the latest looks including dazzling collars, piles of bangles and lustrous metallic chains….everything you need to get that catwalk on.

Graziano jewelry trademark began in 1976. In fact, R. J. Graziano Inc. owns two trademarks on production of decorative pewter boxes and jewelry.

Joseph Strasser could be credited with the precursor to our present-day Rhinestone, but it was really when Georg Freidrich Strass in 1760 invented the first ever rhinestone (artificial gemstone) from a special type of crystal found in the Rhine River that the stones we know today were born.

The art of plating came into existence in the year 1805 when the great scientist Luigi Brugnatelli was experimenting on the same and connected a wire between a battery and a solution of dissolved gold. He connected a metal object with the wire and commenced the flow of current.

Measurements: Necklace (adjustable)  choker length - 20" 

Stone Size: Variation of cuts and sizes 

Weight: 65.80 grams 

Condition: Excellent    

Origin: America, New York

Date: Circa 1980