vintage GROSSE Necklace. Manufactured in Germany 20th Century. Gold Plated. Faux Pearls. Crystals. Lenght: 43cm. Pearl Diameter:7.8mm. Weight: 48grams. Condition: Excellent. Henkel & GROSSE  was Founded in 1907 in Pfozheim Germany. The Company made high quality Costume Jewellery. By the 1930s Grosse had established business ties with Major department stores like Harrods and Sasks and Collaborated with renowned designers such as Jeanne Lanvin and Elsa Schiaparelli. In 1955 Henkel & Grosse entered into a Significant Licensing agreement to produce jewellery for Christin Dior. This Collaboration resulted in the creation of the “ Bijoux Christin Dior” line though Henkel and Grosse maintained its own line known as “ Grosse” which featured high quality Costume Jewellery. The Company was Taken over by Dior in 2006.