Vintage Cynthia Sutton Cloisonné Necklace and Earrings.

Gorgeous cloisonné necklace. Black beads with pink floral and green accent leaves. Large beads. Has some weight to it. Estate jewelry collection. Cynthia S. Sutton, a longtime resident of New Orleans, passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on Friday, January 31, 2020, surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, Meyer (Mike) Sutton, and dear brother, Dr. Meyer Sutton. She was also preceded in death by her beloved parents, Celia Shabot Sutton and Jack Sutton, who owned some of New Orleans' premier linen shops, beginning at the Roosevelt Hotel. Perhaps growing up surrounded by these exquisite items was the beginning of her love of beautiful things and her reputation of being the consummate entertainer. She had a joie de vivre and charm that brought sparkle to every room she entered with her grace and her stunning jewelry! Elegance should have been her middle name. Her parents immigrated to New Orleans from Syria by way of New York, and Cynthia was the first Syrian woman in her community to earn a college degree, graduating from LSU in 1943. This was the beginning of a life of learning! Cynthia taught school for a short time, worked at several Royal Street galleries and volunteered for the NCJW Shield program. She was always involved in a book club and was a champion of "women's rights" and "human rights" before the terms became popular. The finds were tested using acid test method. Video gets too long to upload. Box included. 18