1960s Maisonette Silk Cocktail Dress w/ Gold Bead & Blue Rhinestone Detail Sunglasses Murano glass beads are strung

Murano glass beads are strung on silk cord along the seams providing a smooth graceful silhouette

The neckline is bordered in the same

The coat is primarily black

Detachable large gilt gold breast brooch based on 17th Century strapwork design

One puts on the dress portion first by draping it across the front of the body

1960s Maisonette Silk Cocktail Dress w/ Gold Bead & Blue Rhinestone Detail Sunglasses Murano glass beads are strungThis elegant black silk shift dress features eye popping neckline and cuff details! This long sleeve dress falls at around the knee and has a wide jewel collar that is absolutely bedecked with gold seed and bugle beads! The beads are arranged in a greek mosaic like design, complete with waves, starbursts, and a chevron border. The gold is accented by bright blue rhinestones at the edges of the starburst beading! Dress sways gently when walking.