Vintage Amsel Rhinestone Festoon Necklace

This is a vintage Amsel rhinestone festoon necklace. It features a silver-toned metal chain and a central bib or festoon design. The festoon is adorned with clear, faceted rhinestones in a variety of shapes, including a large teardrop-shaped central pendant and smaller marquise-shaped drops. Amsel rhinestone necklaces are considered vintage costume jewelry, with a history tied to a company founded by Burleigh Greenberg. Greenberg was an executive at Brier Manufacturing Company before starting his own company, which operated under the Mamselle mark from 1962 until 1987. Amsel jewelry is known for using high-quality materials, and Greenberg was noted as an early importer of Swarovski stones. The necklaces style is consistent with mid-century costume jewelry, which is the period during which the Canadian Amsel brand was active. The necklace also has an adjustable length, thanks to a hook clasp that can be fastened at different points along an extender chain, allowing the wearer to customize the fit. Measures: Condition: Excellent! Please also refer to photos as they are part of the description.