Vintage Accessocraft N.Y.C. Scottish Thistle Medallion Necklace
A striking and highly collectible vintage Accessocraft N.Y.C. statement necklace, featuring a substantial silver-tone Scottish thistle medallion accented with rich emerald-green glass cabochons.
This is an incredible example of the dramatic, highly detailed jewelry Accessocraft is known for.
The necklace features a substantial textured chain suspending an oversized circular openwork medallion. The centerpiece is beautifully worked with dimensional Scottish thistles, leaves and botanical detailing, with two smooth green cabochons positioned prominently within the design.
And these are true glass cabochons—not plastic.
The saturated green glass against the aged silver-tone metal gives this piece incredible depth and an unmistakable vintage presence.
The necklace retains its original components, including its original closure and signed Accessocraft cartouche.
Details
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Designer: Accessocraft N.Y.C.
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Era: Circa 1960s–1970s
- Style: Scottish Revival / Thistle / Medallion / Statement
- Metal: Silver-tone
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Stones: Green glass cabochons
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Necklace length: Approx. 23 inches
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Medallion diameter: Approx. 2 1/2 inches
- Closure: Original vintage closure
- Original signed cartouche
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Signed: ACCESSOCRAFT N.Y.C.
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Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Condition
Excellent vintage condition.
The silver-tone metal retains beautiful detail throughout the thistle motif, and both green glass cabochons are intact with wonderful color and depth.
The necklace retains its original chain, medallion, closure and Accessocraft cartouche.
As with all genuine vintage jewelry, there may be very minor signs of age consistent with normal vintage wear. Please review all photographs closely, as they are considered part of the description.
Collector’s Note
Accessocraft N.Y.C. is highly regarded among vintage costume jewelry collectors for its substantial construction, intricate metalwork and dramatic statement designs.
This piece beautifully represents the company’s revival-style jewelry.
The Scottish thistle, one of Scotland’s most recognizable historic symbols, is rendered here on an impressive scale with extraordinary dimensional detail. Rather than simply using a thistle charm, Accessocraft created an entire circular botanical medallion filled with individually modeled flowers, leaves and stems.
The addition of the two genuine green glass cabochons, oversized 2 1/2-inch medallion and original signed components makes this a particularly beautiful example for an Accessocraft or statement-jewelry collection.
Styling Note
At approximately 23 inches long, this necklace has an ideal statement length that allows the large medallion to sit beautifully against the chest.
Pair it with:
- A crisp white blouse
- Black
- Emerald green
- Charcoal gray
- Ivory
- A simple turtleneck or clean neckline
The saturated emerald-green glass against the silver-tone metal creates a sophisticated contrast that makes the intricate thistle work stand out beautifully.
This is a necklace that needs no additional layering.
It carries the entire look on its own.
