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Designer
Vintage Costume Jewelry
R-Z
Here you will find an assortment of vintage costume jewelry signed or
attributed to various designers.
Reed
& Barton, Renoir & Matisse,
Schrager; Schoffel,
Selro & Selini,
Siam Sterling, Steiner,
Swarovski, Swoboda,
Tara, Van Dell, Weiss,
Whiting & Davis
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Art A-B-C CORO D-G Japan H-L H. Pomerantz Lisner Sarah Coventry Trifari M-Z |
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Reed & Barton Damascene Floral Cuff Bracelet
Part of the Reed & Barton Damascene collection from the 1970s, this luscious cuff offers an elegant floral design and 24K gold plate and burnished copper and pure silver. What a lustrous sheen! Scarce--I couldn't find another one on the internet at the time of this writing. The cuff is 7/8" wide, 2 1/4" across the inside, and a 5 3/4" inside diameter not counting the 1 1/4" opening. This beautiful & highly collectible jewel is in excellent condition. $55.00
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Reed
& Barton Damascene 1971 Holiday Angel Pendant in Original Box.
This highly desirable Reed & Barton Angel Christmas pendant is designed in a stained-glass window motif. Made in their famous damascene, this lovely jewelry is overlaid in 24K Gold electroplate, pure silver, burnished Copper and bronze. The back is signed (c) Reed & Barton Damascene, and further proclaims this pendant as Christmas 1st Annual Edition. On it's original 18" chain, this pendant is in Excellent, unworn condition in it's original box. The brown velvet box, with wear on top, is Very Good. $62
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Renoir & Matisse Copper jewelry, including the prized enameled pieces, many in modernist and art moderne designs. |
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Renoir Matisse Red Enameled Copper Leaf Earrings These lovely, dark red and light red enameled copper earrings have white spatters and copper veins to really accentuate their deluxe design. Match a necklace, or wear them alone and you're sure to prosper in the compliments department! The clip on earrings are 1 1/2" tall and 3/4" wide at the widest. They are signed both (c)Renoir and Matisse on the clips. The Matisse signature is at the top of the clips and harder to see, but it's there! Very Good to Excellent condition with copper tarnish in the back. $28 |
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Note about scans--None of the rhinestones are discolored. The yellowish shade is a creation of my temperamental old scanner! R.F. |
Huge Multicolor Vintage
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Schoffel & Co.
Rhinestone costume jewelry made in Austria during the 1930s through 1960s. It is identified by
a crown mark, and sometimes it is also marked "Austria."
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Brilliant
Schoffel Ice Blue & Diamante Rhinestone Brooch & Clip Earrings
These wonderful jewels, with their combination of ice blue and clear crystal diamante are like clusters of ice, one layer atop another. I'm telling you, the ultra brilliant and scarce fires of this jewel will catch his eye from across the room and inspire him to hunt you down for a kiss! The brooch of high lead content rhinestone prong set round and marquise cuts arranged in a circular floral & leaf pattern is 1 3/4" in diameter but seems bigger, for the chunks are piled so high the brooch sits more than 1/2" above the pin assembly. The matching earrings are 1 1/4" tall and have folded curved clips which are very comfortable. Only the brooch is marked, with the three part crown logo. Excellent condition. $78
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Selro and Selini
Selro and Selini are same corporation, and signed jewelry has occasionally been
found with both signatures. But much of the jewelry, if not most, is unsigned.
To verify pieces, or to familiarize yourself with the look of Selro/Selini;
see two sites, The
Many Faces of Selro, and also Jewelry
Ring page with pictures of Selro and Selini pieces contributed by members. |
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Rare;
Fabulous Copper & Confetti Lucite Set Jewelry like this set has been quietly disappearing from the market, but even so, have you ever seen a bracelet and slide pendant necklace like these? This weird & wonderful unsigned set is attributed to Selro and verified by the owner of the Selro Selini page, and expert in this designer. The style of bolo or slide necklace, including the decorated clasp is identical to other Selro pieces. The bracelet style is much more rare, but I have seen another piece with these long confetti Lucite cabs, as well as a copper set. The copper settings are set with thick dark gray-green Lucite rectangles with masses of multicolor glitter inside. The dark gray green is reminiscent of dark tidepools with glowing shells sparkling from the bottom. I've held onto this set for a long time, but its now available to whomever appreciates it as much as I do. The bracelet is enormous at a full 2 1/2" wide. It clasps at 7" for a medium wrist, but keep in mind the width; it is a bit snug on my medium wrist. On the necklace, the 2 1/2" slide is 1 1/4" wide; the dangles are 7/8". One side of the distinctive Selro is 12"; the other is 11" and of course you can adjust the slide to any length within 23" total. These scarce & unique jewels have spots of tarnish in the usual places. Very Good condition. $155
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Unique Siam Sterling Neilloware Bracelet The unusual design of this wide bracelet is very scarce. Each link is a leaf shape, complete with silvery veins and the dancer ( Mekala, goddess of lightning?) holding a snake in 2 of the links, and in other links her hands drop pretty sparkles from a bowl, and in other links, star-like sparkles come from her hand. The bracelet is wider than usual at 1 1/2" wide, but it clasps with a push in V-clasp at only 6 1/2", so this is for a small to slender- medium wrist. The enamel is perfect; there is a bit of tarnish on one side of the clasp, but the bracelet is in excellent condition. Signed SIAM STERLING on the clasp. A one-of-a-kind beauty, a must for the collector of beautiful sterling jewels. $68
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Very Scarce Vintage Retro Dress Clip by Ernest Steiner This early 1940's ribbon spray is unsigned, but has the design patent number 105034 located inside one of the ribbon loops. A lookup of this Ernest Steiner patent shows that this clip, designed by Ernest Steiner (Steiner of New York) is a variation of the design in the drawing, with the same ribbon but teardrop rhinestones on the ends of the spray rather than round stones. Variations on patents were common with many designers, including Trifari and Coro. This clip is unusual and beautifully designed with the multicolor teardrop stones prong set set openback. The metal tested as having some silver content, and the golden finish is a gold tone alloy. It measures 2 1/2" by 1 1/2". Condition is Very Good ++, with wear of finish only on the textured clip mechanism. An elegant, rare clip to add to your collection. $85
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Swarovski has produced not only high quality crystals since the late nineteenth century, but also a line of jewelry since the 1970s. |
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Swarovski Green & Clear Crystal Necklace
This single strand necklace is simple yet elegant, with 7mm green crystals alternating with 10mm clear crystals. Swarovski produces crystals with the highest lead content, and under evening lights the beads glint and wink richly. The clasp is a golden oval push-hook style, this 29" necklace is sure to win beauty duty with many of your favorite outfits. Signed SAL on the clasp. Excellent condition. $58.00
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| Swoboda~Since 1956, Swoboda has designed and produced jewelry using cultured pearls and semi-precious gemstones in gold-plated settings. Signatures are Swoboda, Swoboda Inc., and SWO. Swoboda jewelry, because of its beautiful designs and relative scarcity, is one of the best costume jewelry investments once can make. But who cares--it's gorgeous! | |||||
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Swoboda Huge Jade
Crescent Heart Pendant Necklace This signed Swoboda necklace is such a fabulous example of 1960's & '70s big articulated pendants that it can only enhance your collection and the dramatic look that gets you noticed. Large thin crescent moon and heart shaped slices of spinach jade bound in textured gold plated bezels will be unrivaled anywhere you take this. Held to the light it's quite semi translucent, and worn against a rust colored sweater or pink shirt you will be the most striking woman in the room. The high quality continues in the thick gold plated 16 1/2" snake chain. The remarkable pendant will be worn just at the collarbone and down into the décolletage, for an emphasis that will drive him crazy! The pendant, counting the textured bale, hangs a full 5 inches, and articulated heart dangles keep the movement lively. The widest part of the pendant, at the lower tier measures 3". Signed (c)Swoboda Inc. on a plate in back, t his pendant is almost as pretty in back as it is in front, with the bezels holding the hearts ornately decorated. For elegance, versatility and beauty, this fine necklace will be a fantastic pick to accent sexy eyes and autumn fashions. $165 |
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| Tara: There are at least two different sources of jewels marked Tara; one produced Celtic style jewelry. The other marked Tara may be associated with the mysterious Pam jewelry mark. DeLizza & Elster also created costume jewelry with the paper hang tag Tara; but as far as I know, none of those jewels were signed. | |||||
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Fabulous Tara AB Rhinestone & Enamel
Parure!
SOLD The colors of this nicely sized beauty are perfect for late summer and early autumn. Amber topaz & green prong set aurora borealis chatons flash rainbow colors from their nesting places amid autumn rust and forest green enameled leaves. The larger stones are set open back in the smooth golden setting. What a glory of color! Only the bracelet is signed, on the fold over clasp; it is 7 1/4" long and 7/8" wide. The necklace is adjustable, clasping at maximum of 17 1/4" with J-hook & chain. The clip back earrings are 1 1/2" long x 1" wide. Everything is in Excellent condition. A scarce wonder from the 1950's. |
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Trifari ~ Trifari now has it's own page. Click here for Trifari jewelry |
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Van Dell started business in 1943
and made beautifully designed jewels during the war years. Van Dell jewelry
receives very high ratings for quality by Fred Rezazadeh in his book, COSTUME JEWELRY. |
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Van Dell Sterling Retro Fan Flowers
This could be your favorite Van Dell pin, so representative of the mid1940s WWII era with it's yellow & rose gold wash, and the expansive flowers that bloom out like fans. This particular pin has developed such a beautiful, even patina I couldn't touch it with a Sunshine cloth. This brooch is 3" tall and signed in a raised oval "VAN DELL 1/20 12K G.F. On Sterling. Excellent condition. $45
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Sleek & Sassy
Van Dell Sterling Vermeil Bouquet Brooch
This lovely, long & slender sterling vermeil pin conveys a smart, quality look with it's perked up leaf and curling tendrils. The heavy flowers set with midnight blue stones adds a mysterious touch. Its hard to see in the reverse image, but the oval signature plaque is marked VAN DELL 1/20 12K GF on STERLING. Dimensions are 3 1/4" x 1 3/8". The blue stone on the lower flower is a somewhat cloudy, but not quite ready to replace. Very Good condition. $38.00 |
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Vogue Belt Chicago -Very little mention of this signature is made anywhere; I have seen only one other piece, a necklace. |
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Scarce Vogue Belts Enameled & Bedazzled Floral Shoulder Brooch
Grandma might have worn this lovely piece of costume jewelry to do her holiday shopping or to wear for Thanksgiving dinner. This layered post metal floral is actually upside down in the gallery picture, it is meant to be won on the shoulder of a coat or jacket with the flowerhead downward accentuating your shoulder, neckline and bustline, and bringing some color and sparkle near your face. See reverse photos for the position of the pin assembly. This late 30's to early '40's beauty has survived with most of all of it's red and most of it's white enamel intact. And the pave clear rhinestones are still flashing their happy stardust. The brooch is 3 1/4" tall x 2" wide and has a rare signature in back: Vogue Belt Chicago. Very Good condition. $125
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Weiss ~ Albert Weiss created vibrantly beautiful, high quality costume jewelry from 1947 to 1971. Much of Weiss jewelry was wholesaled out, unsigned. All the Weiss jewelry presented here, as on all our pages, is vintage and authentic. |
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Weiss Ravishing Reds AB Brooch & Earrings Set You'll be the starfire of summer evenings or radiate the warmest of festive feeling in the room during holiday gatherings in the fabulous vintage Weiss brooch & clip earring set. Long red slender navettes seem to burst out from radiant whirls and layers of Aurora Borealis fat prong set navettes and chatons. The AB navettes vibrate with both red and green--this doesn't show well on the scans, but with the set right in front of me it's very hard to say what color these beautiful stones are actually called but the hearts are red and the tops a vibrant green. They also flash purple sometimes. All of these beauties are prong set into a smooth golden finding. The 2 1/2" brooch is signed WEISS on an applied oval, the 1 1/2" earrings are signed on the clips. Everything is in excellent condition. $135 |
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Weiss Crystal Rhinestone Fringe
Swag Necklace with Added Earrings Weiss made many rhodium plated clear crystal rhinestone necklaces throughout the 1950's. Here's one of their many sparklers created during this era, a combination of prong set clear chatons with pear shaped stones, the double rhinestone chain separating and looped in little swags set along a centerpiece of prong set chatons and teardrops. The necklace is 1 1/8" wide at the centerpiece and claps at a maximum of 15 3/4" with an adjustable J hook, so you can fasten more tightly if desired, letting the brilliant rhinestone chain trail down the back of your neck like a little waterfall of diamonds! He will not be able to stop looking at you! The necklace is signed WEISS without the copyright mark in back of the endstone. The voluptuous clip back earrings are not signed and may not even be Weiss, but the shade and size of stones and rhodium finish match the necklace exactly. They are prettily designed, with little trails of pave rhinestone "icing" curving over plump sparkling teardrops set in half-prong cups. The Weiss necklace is in Excellent condition; and the added crystal earrings are Very Good, with finish wear in back that can be seen only under magnification. All stones are equally bright and sparkling. $88 |
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Scarce
Early Weiss Faux Baroque Pearls & Amber Topaz Rhinestones & Leaves
Weiss began production in 1947, and this post-retro spray of late 40s to early 1950's is scarce example of the kinds of styles were considered especially elegant. A bit Haskellesque, isn't it? Since real beauty is timeless, this set will do nicely with a wide range of dress, limited only by your imagination. From a lapel brooch to work, to late afternoon shopping, the pin the brooch into your décolletage--guaranteed his eyes will be wandering there until he gets you home! The the long golden taupe faux baroque pearl drops almost match the glowing golden tulip cups that hold them on golden wires. Textured leaves bundles with prong set topaz rhinestones in round and navette form, all riveted to a filigree in back. The earrings have the same prong set topaz or amber colored navettes and chatons with a beautiful double leaf overlay; the textures are just delightful and the patina of the goldtone metal is deep, rich and glowing. In this set, only the earrings are signed WEISS in block letters, no copyright marks. Measuring 2 1/4" x 2" with 1 5/8" earrings, these jewels are in Excellent, clean condition; they almost look as if never worn. $125
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Sexy Black Weiss Brooch SOLD This seldom seen Weiss Japanned brooch will add a hint of sensuality to any outfit, reminding him of the last time he saw you in black lace lingerie. This shining array of opaque black rhinestone fruit or flowers along with rising branches topped with black teardrops, navettes and chatons speaks Weiss quality. The lower leaves, curved and with serrated edges, are enameled shiny black. Accentuate your rare beauty with something special, something to match the irises of your eyes. He'll be hoping to ravage their depths....This brooch is a good size at 3 1/4" tall, and is signed in back WEISS in the oval plaque, with no copyright mark. Excellent condition.
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Rare Weiss Painted Enamel Egg Brooch
In years of buying costume jewelry, I have seen only one other enameled egg by Weiss; it was pink and it was already sold. This is a rare pin, probably made in the late 1960's, just before Weiss closed its doors. Weiss made a some highly collectible enameled pieces during those years, some of which are now being counterfeited; real ones, except for some of the enameled flower power pins, are all fairly hard to find. This one does have a textured back; but the texture is different from the kind found on the counterfeits. The basic color is red, crossed on the diagonal with gold tone lines, making diamond motifs in which white flowers with green foliage are enameled. This unique brooch measures 2 1/4" tall x 1 1/2 wide" and stands 3/4" high from the surface. There is a small amount of wear to the enamel that can be seen with a loupe but nothing substantial. Very Good condition. Signed (c)Weiss in an oval in back. $135 |
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Whiting and Davis Egyptian Revival Eye of Horus Necklace Demi
Parure
These 1970's book piece jewels are seldom seen anymore though not impossible to find--you can eventually collect the brooch as well as the bracelet. And why not? This set is so stylish, so versatile you are bound to wear it again and again. The sleek design is highly sensual yet elegant and understated enough that it can go places the more dramatic, Egyptian revival designs might not go. Featured in rhodium and faux turquoise on page 109 in Roseann Ettinger's POPULAR JEWELRY OF THE '60s, '70s & '80s, our demi is done in thick, rich looking gold plated metal and green glass faux Amazonite cabs. The pendant, including the bale, is 3 1/4" long and hangs from a snake chain with the Whiting & Davis hang tag. The unsigned clip on dangle earrings are 1 3/8" long. The set is in Excellent to Very Good condition, with some mild wear on the chain and on the backs of the earrings. Enjoy this beautiful set for $68
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Whiting & Davis Crystal
Cameo Intaglio Demi Parure
Finally, here's almost the entire set of the famous intaglio jewels by Whiting and
Davis from the 1960's era when cameos were once again
the height of popularity. You can see these pieces in several well known vintage costume jewelry books,
including COLLECTING COSTUME JEWELRY 101 AND 202, both by Julia Carroll and Fred
Rezezadeh's
Costume Jewelry: A Practical Handbook & Value Guide.
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Elaborate
Whiting & Davis Large Cross Pendant
This gorgeous Etruscan-style cross is partially covered by a sterling vermeil openwork decoration. There is no wear at all to the gold finish. There are no sterling marks on the decoration, probably because we can't see underneath it, but it did test as sterling vermeil. In the center of this vermeil openwork fixture is a 15mm citrine or light topaz colored rhinestone. The base cross has a shining gold tone finish, which has some very minor fleabites/ wear on the back. The cross measures 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" with cross bars over 1/2" wide. The Singapore-style chain is 30" long with sturdy spring ring clasp. The 'Whiting Davis' signature is found on the oval hangtag. The necklace is in very good, clean condition. #N950 $65.00
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West Germany: See Germany |
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WMCA~White Metal Casters
Association. During the 1930's made diamante art deco jewelry in
cast pot metal, sometimes casting fittings for other designers. Sorry, no WMCA jewelry is available at this time |
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This page features vintage costume jewelry, antique costume jewelry, vintage designer jewelry including Park Lane, Reed & Barton, Schrager, Trifari, Crown Trifari, Weiss, Whiting & Davis. European spelling is vintage jewellery, Misspelling for jewelry are jewlery, jewerly, jewellry, broach, Park Lane Big Cat Necklace
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Long
Sexy Weiss Crystal Rhinestone Earrings
Mmmmm--he'll be watching the dancing lights around your face as well as the sway in your walk when you wear these luxurious Weiss clear crystal rhinestone clip on earrings. They really do have a lively dangle to them, and with every navette and chaton prong set in rhodium plating, bright, sparkling and clear, you can wear them with just about any evening garb--or at home just for him. At 3" long, you may not need another jewel at all! Signed WEISS (c) on the lower large navettes. Excellent condition. $42 |
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Swoboda Huge Jade Pendant Necklace This signed Swoboda necklace is such a fabulous example of 1960's & '70s big articulated pendants that it can only enhance your collection and the dramatic look that gets you noticed. Large thin crescent moon and heart shaped slices of spinach jade bound in textured gold plated bezels will be unrivaled anywhere you take this. Held to the light it's quite semi translucent, and worn against a rust colored sweater or pink shirt you will be the most striking woman in the room. The high quality continues in the thick gold plated 16 1/2" snake chain. The remarkable pendant will be worn just at the collarbone and down into the décolletage, for an emphasis that will drive him crazy! The pendant, counting the textured bale, hangs a full 5 inches, and articulated heart dangles keep the movement lively. The widest part of the pendant, at the lower tier measures 3". Signed (c)Swoboda Inc. on a plate in back, t his pendant is as pretty in back as it is in front, with the bezels holding the hearts ornately decorated. For elegance, versatility and beauty, this fine necklace will be a fantastic pick to accent sexy eyes and autumn fashions. $165 |
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