Make a statement with this rare, collector grade vintage bib necklace by celebrated mid-century designer Pauline Rader.
Dating from the late 1960s to the 1970s, this runway-scale piece beautifully embodies the opulent Etruscan and Egyptian Revival styles of the era.
It features three heavily textured, articulated matte gold-tone panels adorned with intricate openwork medallions and a striking, polished black flat cabochon at its center.
The panels showcase openwork sunburst wheels, beaded filigree borders, and geometric stud detailing typical of historical antiquities. This middle plate holds a large, glossy black glass flat cabochon framed by a textured, floral-stamped golden bezel.
These panels are suspended from double strand chains. With a single strand chain extender to allow adjustment.
This is a true statement piece that brings wearable history, timeless drama, and high-fashion vintage artistry to any modern wardrobe.
It is in excellent condition. The rich gold-tone plating remains vibrant, bright. The panels articulate smoothly. The hook-and-tail chain clasp (adjustable length) is secure.
It carries the authentic "PAULINE RADER" signature plaque stamped clearly on the reverse side.
Pauline Rader jewellery was produced in notoriously small, limited-production runs between 1962 and 1982, making signed, excellent-condition pieces like this highly coveted by costume jewelry collectors. Style this spectacular collar over a minimalist black turtleneck, an elegant strapless gown, or crisp white tailoring to let the ancient-inspired artistry truly take center stage.
Measurements
Length of necklace including distance around the top of the plaques 21 inches when fastened on last link of extender chain.
Extender single chain is 4 inches long.
Width across all three panels is 9 inches
Height of central panel is 3 inches
