This cute vintage 1970s silver tone / white metal pendant. It was made for Caithness Glass (as marked on the back) - and has a small millefiori glass gem as an embellishment. These vintage pieces of Caithness Jewellery are getting harder to find - so although of a small size, it is fairly priced.
The pendant comes with a nice long chain - it is not hallmarked but it is original to the piece.
The pendant section is just over an inch. The chain has a total length of 18 inches.
As you can see from my images - it is in lovely vintage condition, nice and clean.
UK Postage will be quoted at £2.95 for Royal Mail Recorded Post. This will be applied to your order at the checkout.
HISTORY: These pieces of jewellery were initially Paul Ysart’s idea. He had been making small ‘stones’ and setting them into cheap jewel fittings as presents for friends and family.
I think that this is one of those early items by him! It is clearly stamped CAITHNESS C. on the back of the pendant into the metal.
Caithness Glass saw the commercial potential in them and put Colin Terris in charge of further development. The range was officially launched in December 1970. Colin Terris designed a range of brooches and pendants inspired by traditional Scottish designs (such as the Luckenbooth shape) and hired Lucia Polanski as jewellery designer; she produced the sterling silver rings, earrings, and cufflinks designs.