Vintage 1950s Silver-Tone Rhinestone Drop Necklace Geometric Costume Jewellery

A rhinestone rivière necklace with three pendant drops — the kind of piece that was made for a cocktail dress and looks right on one.

A mid-century silver-tone necklace set with clear faceted rhinestones throughout the chain, graduating to three geometric drop pendants at the centre front. The drops are cluster-set, each built around a large round rhinestone framed by smaller stones in a diamond pattern.

The design sits in the 1950s–early 1960s tradition of formal evening wear — before rhinestones became ironic, when a full rhinestone set was genuinely aspirational.

The necklace sits at the collarbone and reads best against a bare neckline or a low-cut dress. It also layers well over a plain cashmere crew neck — the silver-tone is cool enough to sit quietly rather than compete.

Details

• Type: Necklace
• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Material: Silver-tone metal
• Stones: Clear faceted rhinestones, prong-set
• Size: 36 cm chain length, pendant drops approx. 1 cm depth
• Marked: No
• Closure: Spring ring clasp
• Style: Geometric, evening

Condition

Very Good · All rhinestones intact and bright, clasp functions, light surface wear to back of settings consistent with age.