Finely crafted by the jeweler to the Duchess of Windsor, this gorgeous multiple strand simulated pearl necklace was designed by "Carolee". Mark Jacobs was quoted stating his pearls were his quarantine ‘good luck charms’. This stylish necklace adds an air of decadence & looks amazing with a pair of Carolee earrings! It features five elegant strands fixed to onyx cabochon embellished twisted gold bars. It measures 16”L x 1.75”W with 8mm pearls, 3”L extender & hook clasp.
Lovers of costume jewelry will not confuse jewelry of this brand, even unmarked, with other brands. The Carolee assortment is diverse and includes rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, charms and exquisite costume jewelry.
An architect by training, Carolee Friedlander founded the popular jewelry brand Carolee in 1972. According to Friedlander, she started her business on the kitchen table, creating a necklace of various beads and crystals. First of all, she wanted to create such jewelry and accessories that would force women not only to buy them, but also to collect. Fortunately, she succeeded in it. Carole Friedlander’s high-quality, women-oriented marketing quickly became her competitive advantage and distinguished ‘Carolee’ from other jewelery manufacturers in the US market.
The first Carolee store opened in Bloomingdales (New York) in 1989. Then, Six years later, in 1995, Carolee launched a joint collection with Ralph Lauren. And next year, she creates the iconic collection of Jewelry Inspired by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Thanks to the incredible “fashionable” flair and the ability to quickly make risky decisions, the company becomes the first to sell its products through the online store. Noteworthy, for the first two hours, they earned half a million dollars!
The jewelry brand Carolee still exists today, producing jewelry in many countries, including the USA, China, Korea and the UK. The best department stores in the world, including the Moscow Central Department Store sell Carolee jewelry. They say, Michelle Obama and other famous ladies prefer the jewelry of this brand. Among them – Brooke Shields, Liv Tyler, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Simpson, Cameron Diaz, Jessica Alba, Pamela Anderson, Caroline Beckham, Eva Mendez, and Penelope Cruz.
Isn't it time you added some vintage Carolee to your jewelry box?
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