A spectacular vintage gold-tone rhinestone jewelry set featuring a dramatic choker necklace with matching clip-on earrings.
This substantial statement set is richly embellished with clear glass rhinestones and deep ruby-red faceted stones, creating a bold contrast against the warm gold-tone setting. The necklace sits high at the neckline for a true couture-inspired choker effect and has an elegant, structured construction that gives it wonderful weight and presence.
The red stones are beautifully faceted and foil-backed, adding depth, brilliance, and that unmistakable glow associated with quality vintage glass jewelry. The clear rhinestones are densely set throughout the geometric and curved links, giving the necklace exceptional sparkle from every angle.
The matching clip-on earrings echo the necklace design with the same ruby-red center stones and clear rhinestone accents.
Unsigned, but beautifully made and visually striking.
Details
- Vintage necklace and earring set
- Gold-tone metal
- Clear glass rhinestones
- Ruby-red faceted glass stones
- Foil-backed red stones
- High-neck choker design
- Substantial construction
- Matching clip-on earrings
- Secure necklace closure
- Unsigned
- All stones present
- Excellent gold-tone finish
- Statement / couture-inspired styling
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Estimated era: 1980s–1990s
Measurements
Necklace
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Length: approximately 16 inches
- Fit: High choker / collar length
Earrings
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Height: approximately 3/4 inch
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Width: approximately 1/2 inch
- Closure: Clip-on
Condition
Excellent vintage condition.
All clear and ruby-red rhinestones are present and intact. The foil-backed stones retain beautiful depth and color, and the clear rhinestones remain bright and lively.
The gold-tone finish remains strong with minimal age-appropriate wear. The necklace closure is secure, and both clip-on earring mechanisms function properly.
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Styling Notes
This is a true statement set.
The 16-inch choker length sits beautifully at the neckline and pairs especially well with strapless dresses, deep V-necklines, black eveningwear, structured tailoring, or a clean white blouse.
The ruby-red stones give the set an especially dramatic look while the clear rhinestones add enough sparkle to make it feel polished rather than overly theatrical.
Wear the necklace alone for a bold focal point or pair it with the matching earrings for the full vintage suite effect.
Collector’s Notes
Complete vintage jewelry sets are becoming increasingly desirable, particularly when the original matching earrings remain with the necklace.
This set stands out for its substantial weight, rich ruby-red glass, densely paved clear rhinestones, foil-backed stones, and strong geometric construction.
Although unsigned, the quality and scale give it the look of high-end vintage fashion jewelry from the late 20th century.
A beautiful addition to the Curated Suites & Sets Gallery at Betty Lily & Co.
