Mimi Di N Niscemi Lion Door Knocker Necklace Pendant Vintage 1974

Vintage Mimi Di N 1974 Gold Wash Lion Door Knocker Goldtone Pendant is in mint condition with no visible wear of any kind and perfect for slipping onto your favorite necklace. Measures 2 1/2" tall and 2 1/8" wide and weighs 41 grams. Any differences in the metal appearance is attributed to shadowing or reflections as this piece appears pristine and has no visible metal wear.

Mimi di N was a consummate designer who fashioned her designs in clay first. You can see this on the detail of the pendant. The detail of the lion's eyes, whiskers, and mane is unusually wonderful and the gold plating is still vibrant and sparkling. On the back is a holder for a thick chain or cord. The back is marked with her name and the 1974 date. The piece can be used to wear with scarves, too.

High-end Italian designer Mimi di Niscemi designed for Schiaparelli, DeMario, and Scassi in the 1950's, but was in business with her own jewelry line during the 1960's to the 80's. Her pieces have become scarce and very collectible. Mimi di N was an aristocrat who studied both silver and gold smithing. She began her own business in the late 60's lasting until at least 1985. Her designs are not easy to find.

This comes from an estate in the Hamptons spanning many years. She had several pieces from designers such as Ciner, Coro, Danecraft, Eisenberg, Givenchy, Hattie Carnegie, Judy Lee, Juliana (DeLizza and Elster), Hattie Carnegie, Kramer, Krementz, Miriam Haskell, Sarah Coventry, Schreiner, Tiffany & Company, and Trifari along with many other pieces by Monet, Napier, and many others.

Numerous pieces are book pieces and many had matching pieces so many demi-parures are available. I acquired so much of this jewelry that I will be working on offering it in the store for years to come.

This would make a lovely addition to your jewelry collection or for dressing up a casual outfit, a special occasion or the holidays.

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Necklaces come in a variety of lengths:
16" Choker length
17-18" at collarbone
20" A few inches below collarbone
22" At or above neckline
24" or longer extend below the neckline24-26" hangs at bust line
30" just below the bust line
36" hangs above the navel