BILL SMITH FOR RICHELIEU FAUX JADE SAUTOIR BODY JEWELRY, USA C. 1970

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  • Lot: 157
  • Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026
  • Bellows Falls, Vermont
Sautoir or belt of faux-jade plastic pearls, gold tone pendant w/ cold-painted enamel pendant in Art Nouveau revival style, each end terminating in pale pink cord tassels, stamped “Bill Smith of Richelieu”, very scarce example of his pioneering faux pearl “body jewelry”, similar piece advertised in 1970, L 69”, pendant Wd 2.75”, Ht 2.5”, (few spots of tarnish, some light scratches to enamel, lt wear tassel ends) Excellent.

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  • Low Estimate: $ 400
  • High Estimate: $ 600
  • Category: Jewelry
  • Era: 1968-1980

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