{"product_id":"vintage-juliana-faux-pearl-swirl-gold-tone-hair-barrette-iijj-9347","title":"Vintage Juliana Faux Pearl Swirl Gold Tone Hair Barrette IIJJ#9347","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA beautiful and unusual \u003cstrong\u003evintage Juliana (DeLizza \u0026amp; Elster) hair barrette\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring sculptural swirling gold-tone metalwork centered by a large pear-shaped faux pearl.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3.5 x 1.6 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a substantial hair ornament with an elegant openwork design. Graceful loops and sweeping curves of gold-tone metal surround the prominent \u003cstrong\u003epear-shaped faux pearl cabochon\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating wonderful dimension while allowing the wearer's hair to show through the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHair jewelry has a documented place in the history of DeLizza \u0026amp; Elster. In his book, Frank DeLizza includes \u003cstrong\u003ebarrettes among the company's early products\u003c\/strong\u003e and later discusses several styles of barrettes produced by D\u0026amp;E, including rhinestone barrettes and the popular \u003cstrong\u003e“Pony Tail” barrettes\u003c\/strong\u003e. He also discusses aspects of the specialized hardware used in their construction. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example has additional supporting documentation through comparison with pieces preserved in \u003cstrong\u003eFrank DeLizza's collection\u003c\/strong\u003e. Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15 barrettes were found among the jewelry from his collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, and most also used barrette clips marked \u003cstrong\u003e“MADE IN FRANCE.”\u003c\/strong\u003e In addition, this distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eswirling decorative metal design was found on other jewelry from Mr. DeLizza's collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing another important connection to documented D\u0026amp;E design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clip on this barrette is marked \u003cstrong\u003e“MADE IN FRANCE.”\u003c\/strong\u003e Importantly, the marking appears on the \u003cstrong\u003ebarrette clip mechanism itself and not on the decorative portion of the jewelry\u003c\/strong\u003e. The marking relates to the manufactured hair-clip hardware and is not being presented as a French maker's signature for the Juliana design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the oversized faux pearl, dimensional swirling metalwork, unusual hair-jewelry format and multiple points of comparison with documented DeLizza \u0026amp; Elster material makes this an especially interesting piece for the Juliana collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juliana (DeLizza \u0026amp; Elster)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hair Barrette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dimensional swirling openwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCenter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large pear-shaped faux pearl cabochon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 3.5\" x 1.6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClip Marking:\u003c\/strong\u003e “MADE IN FRANCE” on the barrette mechanism only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comparable barrettes with Made in France clip hardware were found among pieces from Frank DeLizza's collection; related swirling metalwork was also found on other jewelry from his collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirmed Juliana (DeLizza \u0026amp; Elster) | IsItJulianaJewelry Database | \u003cstrong\u003eIIJJ#9347\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Juliana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55450939883811,"sku":"ROSE-3914","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5539\/5363\/files\/pearlswirlbarrette1.png?v=1786299584","url":"https:\/\/www.ourvintagerosejewelry.com\/products\/vintage-juliana-faux-pearl-swirl-gold-tone-hair-barrette-iijj-9347","provider":"Our Vintage Rose Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}