1950s GROSSE GERMANY COSTUME BRAIDED PEARL NECKLACE BLACK ENAMEL CLASP
Rare original 1950s Grosse Germany costume braided pearl necklace with black enamel diamanté clasp/pendant.
In original condition, never been used.
necklace: 39cm, snap button clasp.
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Founding and Early Success:Founded in 1907 by Heinrich Henkel and Florentin Grosse in Pforzheim, Germany, the company initially specialized in hair and watch chains, then expanded into costume jewelry using materials like Bakelite and aluminum after World War I.
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Collaboration with Fashion Houses:The company gained significant recognition for high-quality, technical design, leading to collaborations with renowned designers such as Jeanne Lanvin and Elsa Schiaparelli, and contracts with major department stores like Harrods and Saks.
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Christian Dior Partnership:In 1955, Christian Dior entered into a licensing agreement with Henkel & Grosse, allowing the German company to produce and distribute Dior jewelry worldwide. This marked a successful partnership that lasted for fifty years.
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Acquisition by Dior:The family-led business continued its own lines, including Grosse Sterling and Grosse Gold, but in 2005, the family withdrew, and the firm was acquired by Dior, becoming Les Ateliers Bijoux GmbH.
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