Panetta 1980s Gold Twist & Rhinestone Necklace

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Panetta 1980s Gold Twist & Rhinestone Necklace

About the Item

A stunning and elegant necklace by quality jewelry company Panetta. The gold plate links are cast as if they were twisted and then one end is accented with pave' set rhinestones. Each link measures .5 of an inch wide and 1.38 inches long. There are twelve link with the necklace end being a half link. The half link ends have the push pin box clasp. When closed, the half link ends combine to form a full link just like the rest of the necklace. This creates a hidden closure. Only Panetta paid such attention to quality and detail in this manner. Additionally, there is a fold over safety clasp. Closed the necklace is 15.25 inches in circumference. The second link from the end with the box clasp has a small rectangular signature plaque inscribed Panetta in block letters. Very very fine condition. Benedetto Panetta founded the jewelry company bearing his surname in New York in 1945. He got his start as a fine jeweler in Italy working with karat gold and platinum. After immigrating to the United States, he worked for Trifari in the 1930s as a model maker and was employed later by Pennino Brothers before opening his own costume jewelry business. Panetta’s goal was to make jewelry with a “real” look, so many pieces closely imitate fine jewelry. Their lines sold for good sums when they were new, and production runs were kept small making this a desirable name among jewelry collectors today although not extremely plentiful (especially when it comes to early pieces) in the secondary marketplace. Styles changed over the decades to keep up with the latest fashion trends, but the quality of this brand’s wares remained high. After Panetta’s death in 1960, his sons Amadeo and Armand continued to operate the family business. In the late 1980s the company was sold to one of Panetta’s best customers in Japan. Production continued with the new entity through 1995.

Creator:
Panetta
Metal:
Gold Plate
Weight:
99 g
Dimensions:
Width: 0.5 in (12.7 mm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)Length: 15.25 in (387.35 mm)
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1980-1989
Date of Manufacture:
1980
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Very fine to excellent condition.
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5449463762