A vintage black bead and mesh collar necklace with gold-tone finish. Its mid-century design blends modern structure with soft shine — an elegant piece that transitions from day to evening effortlessly.
Learning Note:
Mesh jewelry became a hallmark of mid-century design as manufacturers like Napier, Monet, and Whiting & Davis perfected fine woven metal techniques. Combining flexible mesh with structured stone settings created pieces that were both wearable and sculptural — reflecting the era’s fascination with modernism and texture in fashion.
