Collecting Costume Jewelry Love of costume jewelry isn’t just about obsessing over the beauty of the pieces you collect. It’s also about its history and sometimes its provenance. Think about jewelry you’ve been given for anniversaries or pieces you’ve found at the mall several decades ago or perhaps an antiques store on a country trip….
Tag: Vintage Brooches
VINTAGE 1950s BEJEWELED WEISS Floral Bouquet Basket Brooch // Bright Aurora Borealis Austrian Crystals in Brass Woven Basket Brooch
This superb 1950s WEISS *signed* Jeweled Basket Brooch really dazzles with a spectacular floral bouquet of brightly colored crystals dancing in the light, sparkling and shining. There are gorgeous crystals in deep ruby red, aurora borealis treated green and blue hues, among others in a beautiful brass, woven basket setting. It has a secure roll…
VINTAGE 1980s KIRKS FOLLY Child Riding Exquisite Carousel Horse with Aurora Borealis Celestial Charms Statement Brooch
The Kirks Folly story began in NYC in 1979 with one part magic and two parts hard work and determination. It was while sitting at their kitchen table, that the creative genius of Helen Kirk sparked the inspired foresight of her sister Jenniefer. Helen, who had always loved ornate, glittery objects and displayed a natural…
SPECTACULAR VINTAGE 1970s CAROLEE Pave Crystal & Rhinestone Flowers on Golden Wheat Statement Brooch
Founded by Carolee Friedlander in 1972, Carolee jewelry is best known for copies of the Duchess of Windsor jewels, including the famous flamingo pin. Carolee jewelry is well made with high quality materials including faux pearls and clear and colored rhinestones in silver and gold-tone settings. This striking piece has stunning Pavé rhinestones simulating garnets,…
VINTAGE 1990s LIZ CLAIBORNE Sun Moon & Stars Blue Enamel Celestial Statement Brooch
Liz Claiborne’s Gorgeous Sun, Moon and Stars Gold and Silver Celestial Brooch is absolutely stunning and would make an excellent gift or the perfect addition to your own collection. This piece measures 2″ in diameter, weighs .8 oz., is in excellent vintage condition and is signed LC. It has a secure rollover clasp that measures…
VINTAGE 1980s DANECRAFT ‘Yardwork’s For The Birds Statement Brooch
“Yardwork’s For The Birds” Danecraft Brooch from our Vintage 1980s Collector’s Jewelry Collection In 1934, Victor Primavera Sr. founded the Danecraft Corporation in Providence, RI. In the 1940s Danecraft began manufacturing a large amount of silver jewelry and silver beads with varied exquisite designs often inspired by nature. In the 1980’s, the company continued to…
Magnificent 1995 Swarovski Swan 100th Anniversary Commemorative Centenary Crystal Statement Brooch/Pin
Swarovski is an Austrian producer of lead glass (commonly called crystal) headquartered in Wattens, Austria. In 1977, Swarovski entered the jewelry market in the United States and today, Swarovski Crystal Business is the highest grossing business unit with a global reach of approximately 2,800 stores and a revenue of about 2.6 billion euros (in 2016)….
VINTAGE 1980s M J ENT Gold Sunflower Statement Brooch
This gorgeous sunflower brooch was made by M J Enterprises Inc., which is a privately held company in Coventry, RI, categorized under Novelty and Costume Jewelry Manufacturers. Records show it was established in 1987 and incorporated in Rhode Island. Not much more information is available other than the fact that they produced beautiful jewelry and…
VINTAGE 1960s CASTLECLIFF Sunflower Gold Statement Brooch
Castlecliff was founded in 1918 by Clifford Furst and Joesph Bobley. They began marketing their jewelry after a court battle with Brier MFG. Co. over design patents. One of their company slogans was “the talked about jewelry.” Castlecliff jewelry is very well made using excellent materials including rhinestones and faux gemstones (faux jade and turquoise)…
VINTAGE 1960s Audubon Society Bird on a Branch Statement Brooch
Audubon Bird on a Branch Brooch would be a treasures gift for nature lovers, bird watchers and would make an excellent birthday gift for a friend. The beautiful bird looks as though she’s carrying a branch to build her nest. You can see the action in the piece, it’s just stunning! This beautiful brooch features…
