Large sterling silver winged insect necklace by Vincent Simone, 1.5 t. oz L 3.25" W 2".Vincent Simone is a jewelry designer active in NYC.He is famous for his creations involving the incorporation of antique items with handcrafted hand built silver parts.His "bug" necklaces are made from 1930's bakelite clips that make up the body of the bug or insect, and the wings and details of the insect are created by Simone.All his works are one of a kind and all his works are hand made by him.Marked: "VS Sterling" for Vincent Simone and "VS" in a monogram.Hanging on a long sterling chain, which is original to the necklace.The insect eyes are garnets.LATE NOTE:IF YOU WANT TO SEE BEST ACTRESS ACADEMY AWARD WINNER FRANCES MCDORMAND WEARING ONE OF VINCENT SIMONE'S WINGED BUG CREATIONS,IDENTICAL TO THE ONE WE ARE SELLING, GO TO A SEARCH ENGINE LIKE GOOGLE AND PUT IN "FRANCES MCDORMAND" AND "VENICE FILM FESTIVAL" AND LOOK AT THE PHOTOS OF HER IN THE GREEN DRESS.THAT IS A VINCENT SIMONE CREATION SHE IS WEARING AROUND HER NECK, SHE IS ONE OF HIS CLIENTS".Remember each of Vincent Simone's creations are unique, no two are exactly the same.I have bought and sold Vincent Simone's designs for 25 years, and can vouch for everything said in this description.Signed David Killen.http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Frances+McDormand/Three+Billboards+Outside+Ebbing+Missouri+Premiere/KfJf3oU6i0_

Excellent condition