Vintage Sphinx amethyst purple / violet glass riviere necklace, heavy, bezel set, open-backed stones in ornate gold tone setting Venice and intricate knotted design sections

and intricate knotted design sections that are very characteristic of the Jakob Bengel factory

hidden push-in box clasp and the earrings fasten with secure clips so pierced ears are not needed

It has the characteristic Exquisite hang tag / dangle in the shape of a bow

This brooch is in very good vintage condition

The necklace has an adjustable length up to a maximum of about 17

Vintage Sphinx amethyst purple / violet glass riviere necklace, heavy, bezel set, open-backed stones in ornate gold tone setting Venice and intricate knotted design sectionsFabulous vintage amethyst purple crystal riviere necklace in a gorgeous violet purple coloured glass. This is a style used by the Sphinx jewellery company in the UK, unsigned as usual but highly likely to be a Sphinx piece. This necklace has the transparent coloured stones as opposed to the banded agate style of glass. These transparent ones catch the light beautifully and can be layered in the style of Anna Wintour. The colour of the glass stones is