Vintage 1960s Cathe Jewels Black Gold Double Strand Beaded Necklace

Vintage 1960s Cathe Jewels Black Gold Double Strand Beaded Necklace This necklace is made with unique and rarely seen beads in costume jewelry. The gorgeous white plastic beads are coated in shiny black in five sections and decorated with gold circles. It's the perfect necklace for a retro-inspired cocktail party! Necklace is about 20" - 21" long Very good vintage condition with slightly discolored clasp Cathe, or Cathé Jewels, Inc., was established in 1961 in Torrance, California. The jewelry was initially sold through home parties, similar to how Sarah Coventry jewelry was marketed. This method of sale was quite popular during the 1960s, reflecting a trend where jewelry was sold directly to consumers in social settings rather than through traditional retail. Cathe jewelry is noted for incorporating expensive art glass in unusual color combinations, which sets it apart in the world of vintage costume jewelry.