Vintage Emerald-Tone and Clear Rhinestone Festoon Necklace

This is a vintage mid-century costume jewelry necklace featuring a classic festoon design. The piece is constructed with a silver-tone metal base, likely rhodium-plated brass or pot metal, and is set with a combination of clear and emerald-green glass rhinestones. The chain consists of a double row of small, round-cut clear crystals in box settings, which transition into a more ornate focal point. The center drop is anchored by a large, pear-cut (teardrop) emerald-green glass stone, surrounded by a halo of smaller clear rhinestones. Flanking the center stone are marquise-cut and round-cut green stones, creating a graduated, winged effect. The stones are prong-set, a sign of higher-quality costume jewelry compared to glued-in 'paste' stones. Stylistically, it reflects the glamour of the 1950s or early 1960s, reminiscent of high-end brands like Weiss, Eisenberg, or Trifari. The condition appears fair to good; there is visible tarnishing and darkening on the silver-tone finish on the upper right strand, and some 'dead' or yellowing clear stones are present, indicating moisture exposure or foil degradation over time. No visible maker's marks are discernible from the front, though a clasp or stamp on the reverse would be typical for this period.