{"product_id":"1950s-vintage-multi-strand-crinkle-paper-pearls-necklace-japan","title":"1950s Vintage Multi-Strand Crinkle Paper Pearls Necklace (Japan)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCascading in four dramatic tiers of oversized baubles, this 1950s Japanese statement bib necklace pairs luminous jumbo satin pearls and iridescent blush-peach spheres with artisan veined paper-mâché beads, amber glass spacers, and delicate gold-tone filigree caps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Post-War Glamour, Mid-20th Century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1957–1959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown (Japanese Export Maker)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pearly White, Iridescent Peach, Rose Blush, Russet Brown, Amber, Gold-Tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oversized satin-finish faux pearls, iridescent pearlized beads, veined compressed paper-mâché beads, paper pearls, translucent amber glass seed spacers, gold-tone metal filigree bead caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e J-hook clasp with beaded extender chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20 to 22 inches, adjustable length \/ Matinee length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 98 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stamped \"JAPAN\" on clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi Strand, Four Strand, Graduated, Bib, Statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not get wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFashion History and Materials Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the late 1950s, dramatic four-strand bib necklaces epitomized post-war feminine glamour. Warm, romantic palettes of creamy white, iridescent peach, and rose blush were prized for their flattering glow against the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece showcases one of Japan’s cleverest mid-century jewelry innovations: compressed paper-mâché beads, often called \"paper pearls\" by collectors. Drawing on centuries-old Japanese paper-making and molded lacquerware traditions, artisans pressed paper pulp and rice paste into dense, featherlight spheres, coated them in a chalky matte gesso, and hand-veined them with russet pigment to imitate natural marbled stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with jumbo satin pearls, aurora-coated blush spheres, tiny amber glass seed spacers, and stamped gold-tone filigree caps, this traditional craft allowed a dramatic four-tier bib to remain remarkably wearable and light despite its generous statement-making size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japanese Export","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68253865836733,"sku":"JN000034","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/JN000034a.jpg?v=1794433610","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/1950s-vintage-multi-strand-crinkle-paper-pearls-necklace-japan","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}