Couture Depose France Set PouredGlass Earrings & LampworkGlass 2Strand Necklace

Each of the approximately 1-inch-diameter round earrings feature hand-poured glass finished into irregular shapes. The reflections of the silver bases seen through clearer patches of the warm mottled colors make the glass appear to be the fossilized resin of coniferous trees known as amber. On the earring backs, a shaped loop of brass wire is hinged to each of the silver bases as characteristic Rousselet clips.

Echoing those gold-and-silver tones, the necklace features unique lamp-wound clear glass round beads separately mixed with colors of pale yellow, citrine, burgundy or grey. For contrasting opacity that is equally lustrous, faux pearls with a creamy sheen and tiny gilt brass beads bracket the different glass colors, which are hand-strung on a white braided silk cord. Between the additional brass links that conceal four expertly-trimmed knotted ends, a faux mabe pearl adorns an oval gold-gilt metal clasp, which is fastened by inserting the folded brass tongue. Only the dimensions of the choker are noted in the Measurement Unit section of this listing.

Without rhinestones or floral lampwork that was popular after WWII in designs by Rousselet (1892-1980), this pair was made between 1920-1939. The gold-and-silver palette suggests it was on the early side when Rousselet produced much of Chanel’s costume jewelry. Further suggesting a century-old age, there are spots of verdigris on brass spacers, while micro-scratches on the clasp underside and faux nacre are consistent with normal wear. The set is in very good condition.