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Rolling Stones Brian Jones Owned & Worn Magnificently Intricate Handmade Beaded Metal Necklace from the Jones Family.
Original Rolling Stones co-founder Brian Jones owned and worn magnificently intricate handmade red, yellow, white, and beaded necklace with three rectangular bejeweled metal amulets and colorfully beaded bangles. This incredible necklace came from the personal collection of the family of Brian Jones following his tragic death in 1969, at his home, Cotchford Farm in Hartfield, Sussex. It was sold, along with some of his other belongings to the author Geoffrey Giuliano, who was doing research for a book and screenplay on Brian Jones (the book later became "Paint it Black The Murder of Brian Jones (1994 Virgin)) and a screenplay for the film "Stones the Wild Wicked World of Brian Jones" 2006. He was accompanied by Sir Richard Branson during his interviews with Brian Jones' close friends, family and associates at the time, and this interview where he obtained this piece was set up by Virgin Books.
Dimensions: Approximately 25.5" length, and the largest amulet with the attached beaded bangles measures approximately 5 inches in length.
Condition: Very good vintage condition.
Authentication: Certificate of Authenticity from The Jones Collection signed by expert curator (Stones tour manager) Sam Cutler and CEO (and author) Geoffrey Giuliano.