Matisse necklaces are exceedingly rare and very hard to find in good condition. Founded in 1946 by Jerry Fels, Renoir of California produced copper jewelry until about saving 1964. The Matisse mark was used only on the luscious enameled pieces produced starting in the early 1950s.
This gorgeous necklace, featuring red enameled copper (an unusual color for this type of Matisse necklace; it is usually blue) is in excellent condition. The backs of some of the links show slight wear, but it does not affect the integrity of the links and is not visible when the necklace is worn. The necklace is 15 inches long, including the clasp.
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Product code: Gorgeous Matisse necklace with red enameled copper saving links