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Thursday, November 29, 2018

Say It with Pearls

Who wouldn't love a gift of an elegant strand of genuine cultured pearls.  However faux pearls have long been popular as an affordable alternative.  One of the premier manufacturers of faux pearls during the early part of the Twentieth Century was Richelieu.

vintage 1940's Richelieu ad for pearls
From the October 1942 issue of Harper's Bazaar, this Richelieu ad shows three chic choker styles referred to as a duchess collar.  And by the way....LOVE the hats!

Film star Gene Marshall endorses the look with a twist on the stylish duchess collar.  Two separate pearl necklaces are combined to create her 4-strand choker perfect for the jewel neckline of the top from A Lady Knows, all from Ashton Drake.  Hat, gloves, cabochon pearl earrings, and fur muff are from The Couture Touch.  White Orchid Gene Marshall is from JamieShow.


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4 comments:

  1. donugeneNovember 30, 2018 at 1:53 PM

    Gene is stunning in this photo. I love the color combo of blue and black. Her hat is killer and I am going to steal the duchess collar look. Thanks Melissa.

    Don

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    1. The Couture TouchNovember 30, 2018 at 5:25 PM

      Thanks so much Don! I love the name "duchess collar". It sounds so sophisticated. Have fun playing. Melissa

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  2. AnonymousDecember 1, 2018 at 12:09 AM

    Oh, chère Melissa, how right you are; a beautiful strand of pearls is always appropriate! The perfect hat, as Madamoiselle Gene wears, is smart and very chic! --Monsieur Érik

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