The Archive · 1921

GLASS PENDANTS

The very latest craze among the elite of the fashionable world is the cult of the glass pendant.

It is worn occasionally with bead necklaces, hut more frequently it is suspended from a handsome plaited silk cord, while attached to, the lower end of the pendant is a tassel of brilliant silk, These pendants are formed of a background of plain glass, coloured and mostly square or circular in shape. On the glass is superimposed an enamelled design in various colours.

There is an extensive selection! of designs, which vary from the conventional rose to the butterfly and the ladybird of the insect, world, Some of the most effective designs are those done in high relief with raised glass mouldings. One of these, with a carved ornamental border in black, had a centre depicting a dainty ballet dancer.

Worn with the right dress it forms a most striking yet charming decoration.

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