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  • vtg 1950s Kramer choker
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  • vintage 1960s Kramer necklace
  • vtg 1950s Kramer choker
  • vintage crackle necklace
  • Vintage Kramer theromset necklace
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Vintage 1960s Kramer Necklace | Rare Crackle Tile

Original price was: $25.00.Current price is: $12.50.

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Vintage 1960s Kramer Necklace.

Modernist Kramer necklace with a distinctive crackle finish.
✅  Approx. Size:  16″ x .75″ (40.5 x 2 cm).
✅  Condition: One small section string is missing between two links. You can see the gap in the lower-left corner of the first photo.  Since each link is fastened separately no other links are affected.
✅  Era: 1960s.
✅  Mark:  None.  The original hang tag is missing.
Only one.

Domestic flat rate shipping – Jewelry: $4.50

SKU: JN063 Category: Brand:

A sensational vintage 1960s Kramer necklace with beautiful tile links in a choker length.

Vintage Kramer Necklace Details

  • 1960s modernist tile necklace by Kramer.
  • Rectangular links of cream thermoset plastic with gold crackle finish.
  • Links are double-strung with plastic insets in the links.
  • A small gap between each link emphasizes the design.
  • Bright gold metal back.
  •  Gold chain extender included in the length with a hook clasp.
  • Thermoset plastics contain polymers that cross-link during the curing process, forming an irreversible chemical bond. This cross-linking process eliminates the risk of remelting.
vintage necklace length chart

VINTAGE CONDITION

About Kramer Jewelry

History

Kramer Jewelry Creations, founded in 1943 by Louis Kramer in New York City, became known for its high-quality costume jewelry. The company specialized in intricate designs, often featuring Austrian crystals, rhinestones, and bold, elegant settings. Louis Kramer personally oversaw the design process, ensuring that each piece reflected the brand’s commitment to craftsmanship and luxury.

Increased Success

Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Kramer gained widespread recognition, collaborating with Christian Dior to create exclusive jewelry lines. These Dior-marked Kramer pieces remain highly sought after by collectors. The brand also produced dazzling brooches, necklaces, and earrings that mimicked the opulence of fine jewelry, making luxury accessible to a broader audience.

Kramer frequently used high-quality materials such as gold-plated or rhodium-plated metals, and their signature styles included floral motifs, abstract designs, and elaborate rhinestone arrangements. Many pieces featured the marks “Kramer,” “Kramer of New York,” or “Kramer Pat. Pending.”

Fading Glory

By the 1970s, as the demand for costume jewelry declined, Kramer struggled to compete with changing fashion trends and foreign manufacturers. By the early 1980s, Kramer pieces had largely disappeared from production. However, its legacy continues, with vintage Kramer jewelry still highly valued by collectors for its craftsmanship and iconic mid-century designs.

Read more on our blog post on this iconic company.

Kramer Mandarin advertisements 1958

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