Friday 29 November 2013

Harper’s Bazaar May 1951 Page 55

IMPERIAL PRESENTS . . . the world’s most fabulous collection of superb cultured pearls "LOT 88"-Selected and secreted through twenty years in the personal collections of knowing Oriental growers, brought together and stored in subterranean Japanese vaults for safety during World War II. . . the glorious cultured pearls of world famed "Lot 88" ) may never again be equalled in collective quality and value. Imperial purchased" Lot 88" - and brought it to America. NOW. . . these lustrous cultured pearls treasured by Oriental connoisseurs are fashioned by Imperial into heirloom jewelry of unprecedented elegance and charm. . . for you. The glowing, ageless beauty of these rare gems increases with the years. . . a timeless creation of the living oyster in the ocean's depths. Now being shown at America's finest stores. 
A. Three strand choker necklace of uniform cultured pearls. White gold clasp set with 3 cultured pearls. $200.00. Il Matching bracelet. $125.00.  
B. Two strand necklace, graduated cultured pearls with 14kt yellow gold jeweled clasp. $200.00. Matching bracelet. $150.00. 
C. Delicate filigree 14kt yellow gold earrings with 12 cultured pearls. $75.00. 
D. Gracious antique design 14kt yellow gold pin set with 13 matched cultured pearls. $75.00. 
The ONLY cultured pearls that are registered and insured for your protection. 
THE IMPERIAL SEAL is your guarantee of true quality and value. 
IMPERIAL PEARL SYNDICATE FIFTH AVENUE, 

NEW YORK· CHICAGO· LOS ANGELES 
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The average price of a new home then was $9000 about 2.56 times the yearly average wage of $3510.  Which was about 2.34 times the price of a new car $1500. Today?

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