09-27-2014 06:46 PM
Reasons I think it might be D&E small skinny navettes, built in pin assembly & style.
Reasons I think it might not be are the gold tone color seems off & the style is too simple.
I can't find it in my books or on opulant. WDYT?
Thanks, Lori
09-28-2014 04:50 AM - edited 09-28-2014 04:51 AM
Very pretty piece. I would vote no on this piece. The reason is not that it is so simple, D&E made lots of pretty but simple pieces, but it's in the construction. D&E used cast pieces when it came to the shape of settings your AB stones are in. Your piece appears to be a chain of cups for the AB stones that has been reinforced. Let me see if I can find an example of what I mean.
On this piece you can see the cast setting used by D&E with the Montana Blue rhinestones. This wasn't always done, but it was done enough that I really would expect it on a piece shaped like yours. JMHO
09-28-2014 07:17 AM
Thanks Sandy! That makes sense and I did not know that. I appreciate your help.