Antique Vintage Designer Jewelry, Florenza Jewlery, Signed Costume Jewelry

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Danecraft Best known for sterling jewelry, Danecraft is still in business. Besides sterling and GF, they also make adorable figural jewels in white or gold tone metal.
Reverse Another View	Adorable Danecraft Doe Deer and Fawns Pin Costume jewels don't have to have rhinestones to be beautiful. This lovable pin shows a doe, in matte gold tone, with her two fawns in polished gold tone. They sit among pink enameled flowers. The pin is 2 1/4" long, signed script D(c) for Danecraft, and is in Excellent condition. This lovely pin would make a wonderful gift. Enjoy. $24


D'Orlan Since 1960 this Canadian company has been headed by Sandra Boucher since the passing of Marcel Boucher. The company offers high quality costume jewelry. Many of the pieces are Marcel Boucher's designs, some with design numbers similar to those used by Boucher. More coming soon!




Dior, Christian Dior
Full view Reverse Detail	Christian Dior Red Rhinestone Sweetheart Necklace Set SOLD. You love quality, but want you jewels to compliment YOU. Welcome to this Demi Parure of understated elegance in this design by Christian Dior. A wide gold plated herringbone chain leads to to an red and white rhinestones shaped into a "sweetheart dip," drawing attention to décolletage without meaning to. This rich necklace set features invisibly set ruby red rhinestones and sparkling crystal chatons. The matching clip-on earrings are the half-hoop huggie style. This lovely evening neck collar and earring ensemble features a gold plated setting and appears in mint condition. The necklace measures approx. 16" and ear-clips 7/8". Hallmarked: Fold-over locking clasp as well as CD Logo tag, Chr. Dior(c). The earrings are not signed, but obviously part of the set. Wear evenings all the holiday season. Excellent condition.


Dodds, 11 W. 30 Street & Jewel Creations. Dodds, signed with the "S" backward. There is evidence that 11 W. 30 Street is another signature for Dodds. The company offered many beautiful revival style jewels as well as figural & holiday jewelry, and is highly collectible. Jewel Creations jewelry is made by the same company. Jewel Creations jewels are all unsigned, but many pieces are the same jewels seen signed Dodds and 11 W. 30 Street. Another way you can identify them is through catalogs they used to publish. See some Jewelry Creation catalog pages here. You can also see many early catalog pages in Roseann Ettingers valuable book Popular Jewelry of the 60S, 70S, & 80s.

Reverse Full View	Fantastic Jewel Creations Peacock Art Glass Bracelet First of all, this heavy, ornately designed bracelet will make you look like a Medieval princess, with its beautiful beaded antiqued gold tone setting with the large oval art glass gleaming peacock shades of blue, green and yellow openback in beaded bezels. This type of art glass is called scarabe with the accent over the second syllable, and has the iridescent look of aurora borealis finish. This delicious jewel can also be seen in old Jewel Creations catalogs, some of which are featured in Roseann Ettinger's Popular Jewelry of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, as a 1960s design. A substantial jewel, the bracelet is 1 3/4" wide and clasps at 8" to fit medium and large wrists. Under magnification you can see peppering deep inside some of the art glass cabs although from the back the foil appears undamaged. Otherwise without finish wear or discoloration. Very Good condition. $65.

DuBarry back in the 1960s Jean Shrimpton modeled for this 5th Avenue design house. Most of their jewels came unsigned on cards or with hang tags.
Book Piece!	Delicious DuBarry Flower Power Demi Still on Card There is no signature on any of these fantastic swinging sixties Mod jewels, but I can guarantee they are Dubarry because I've seen them before on the same cards, and also, this set is a book piece, which you can see on the top left of page 80 of Popular Jewelry of the '60s, 70s & '80s by Roseann Ettinger. The brass pin and earrings are enameled tomato red and yellow, with the brooch having green leaves. all enamel is intact. Brooch is 2 7/8" tall, matching clip on earrings are 1". Enjoy this classic set in near-pristine condition. $48

Emmons

Earrings in Box Reverse Another View	Emmons Coral Colored Chrysanthemum Bracelet & Ear Clip Set Perfect for spring, late summer & early autumn is this beloved set by Emmons in in gorgeous rosy coral. Set in gold tone, the color of the delicately molded plastic cab mums will enhance most complexions, and the set is light and easy to wear. As for collectibility, the earrings come in the original box in Excellent condition. The bracelet is also Excellent. condition, as are the earrings, which come in the original box. Bracelet clasps at 7" for a medium wrist, and the clip back earrings are 7/8" in diameter. $45

Another View Earrings View Earrs Reverse Brooch Reverse	Emmons BIG Aurora Borealis Rhinestone Filigree Set Here's AB rhinestone wonder that is nearly blinding, the clean silver color of the rhodium plating being nearly white! (in the scan it shows a bit grayer) If you've ever seen Christmas tree lights reflect on snow, then you'll see this brooch is as great for the holidays as it will be for summertime evenings. The stem leads to four curving filigree leaf fronds set with crystal AB rhinestone in half prongs flashing rainbow lights like crazy. The delicate beaded filigree edges add a wondrous lacy look. So feminine and so perfectly striking--imagine this on almost any color, from deep saturated jewel tones to grays and buttery pastels. the crescent moon matching clip on earrings will bring the same scintillating sparkle to your smile. An absolute delight, with the brooch measuring 3 1/4" tall x 2 1/2" wide and the earrings, equipped with clean comfy ear pads, are 1-1/4 inches long. These jewels are signed (c)EMMONS in back and all are in Excellent condition. $60

Erwin Pearl ~ Since the early 1950s. Currently still in business. High end, quality jewelry

Florenza~
Reverse	Florenza Victorian Revival Faux Pearl Stick Pin To add to your jewel wardrobe, this fancy stick pin would be an elegant choice. For one thing, it looks like real gold and pearls, and for another, it's quiet beauty is exquisite. The gold tone openwork setting offers beading, leaves, and a second layer with an applied pointed & curved motif that holds high the center faux pearl, it a little beaded cup, like the rest of the faux pearls. Be sure to click on the gallery picture to view the enlarged image to see and appreciate the detail. This charming jewel is 3 1/2" long, 3/4" wide, and comes complete with the endpiece. Signed in back, FLORENZA(c). In Very Good+ condition, this pin is abargain at $28.

Reverse Detail Another view	Florenza Swinging Sixties Double Pendant Necklace with Blue & Black Cabs This wonderful '60s pendant make you look so sexy as it flows down between your cleavage with the little dangles shaking and swaying with you movement. The textured gold tone chain measures 25" long, but the 2" wide pendant adds and extra fantastic 5 inches in length! The lines are very slimming. The upper pendant offers an oval lapis glass cab while the lower pendant sports a black glass stone. Enjoy the amazingly rich golden color, and the applied beads and curlicues. Though not marked as such, all Florenza golden jewels are gold plated. This beautiful piece is singed twice Florenza(c) and is in Excellent condition. Wear day to evening for $85

Reverse Detail Detail Another View	Fabulous Florenza Etruscan Style Medallion Drop Necklace Florenza parted from Renaissance designs for a this intriguing Etruscan revival necklace worthy of a primitive princess! The vintage a gold tone necklace is designed in a series of textured metal festoons decorated with paisley motifs and swinging with drops with crenellated edges and exquisite beading. All five drops are centered with raised cabochons in all different colors, each decorated with a peacock feather motif. The necklace clasps at 15" with a spring ring; the centerpiece 7" wide and drops 2 1/4" in the center. Signed on the back of the largest festoon is FLORENZA(c) in block letters on a raised cartouche. Excellent condition. $125

France ~ Vintage jewelry marked Made in France. (click here to find porcelain jewels made in Limoges.)

Detail Reverse Another View	Darling Beaded Celluloid Necklace Set Hand Made in France Circa 1940s-early 1950s, hand made in post war France. This necklace set will add a highly feminine touch to spring and summer outfits; imagine the fresh look you can create by wearing this set with fresh cotton or silk pastels. The celluloid disks imitate mother of pearl; their finish takes on subtle rainbow colors. Overlaying the disks in the central part of the necklace are bunches if faux seed pearl grapes upon delicately cut and textured celluloid leaves. Also, wrapped together under each set of leaves are bunches of a natural straw. All the disks and beads in the necklace are sewn onto strands of cream color silk cord, quite clean after so many years. This delightful necklace clasps at 15 1/2" with a brass sliding clasp decorated by a 1" wired-on flower. The matching clip on earrings are wired together onto brass clip findings and marked, beneath the clips, MADE IN FRANCE. At a striking first glance the set looks to be in excellent condition; however, while processing the scans I noticed, first, that a leaf seems to be missing on one of the earrings and also on the necklace, hardly noticeable but the set is priced accordingly. $68

Yes, they really are this big! Reverse	Golden Dangle Pierced Fish Earrings I have no idea what kind of fish these are, but someone does.; And you should wear these earrings when you go on that cruise with him. The unusual jewels dangle deliciously from white glass beads and are 1 5/8" long (not counting the earwires) x 1 3/8" wide. The ear wires add an extra 3/4" in length from the earlobe. We tested the plump bumpy fish for gold content and found a 10K gold wash. In back, on a big round plaque, is the mark MADE IN FRANCE. Excellent condition. $28

FRANÇOIS is a seldom seen high end Coro mark. François is a line of jewelry that began in 1938 and continued until at least 1961, possibly later. Although collectors often think of Vendome as Coro's couturier line, François was one Coro's earliest couturier lines along with Coro Craft. François jewels were sold only in the jewelry cases of the finest stores. This information is from Coro Jewelry: a Collector's Guide by Marcia "Sparkles" Brown.

I just noticed a misplaced navette near the center, but this will be re-set. Reverse	Luscious Signed Francois Purple & AB Rhinestone Brooch SOLDHere's a delightful find from Francois, full of purple corner-set navettes and teardrops alongside brilliant Aurora Borealis Rhinestones set in half-prongs among the curls of a light gold tone textured ribbon. The ABs really play off the purple stones and other colors in the environment, evoking liveliness and fun along with the queenly power of purple. Notice this jewel is asymmetrical and the ribbon stylized, offering a hint of modernist. The smooth finish in back is also light gold tone. The brooch is a bit over 2 1/4" wide x 1 7/8" tall. Signed (c)Francois in script, this hard to find jewel is in Excellent condition.

Germany & West Germany
Full View Detail Reverse	Wide 1950's Germany Aluminum Asian GOOD LUCK Dragon Bracelet SOLD Big, bold and remarkably lightweight, this vintage mid-century Asian influenced filigree bracelet is made of fine pierced aluminum with antiqued appliqués. This type of oxidized aluminum used in West German costume jewelry is known as Eloxal. The bracelet has four links, each 2 1/8" wide and contoured to flatter the wrist. The total length with extender chains and snap clasp is 7". Because of the unusual width, this bracelet is for a slender arm. The bracelet is marked Germany, and has a perfect, antiqued finish which will never tarnish. The pagoda, dragon, sailing ship, and good fortune symbols give the set real an exotic character that will make a memorable impression. Highly collectible and in Excellent condition, have or give this remarkable jewel.

Gerry's
Reverse	Gerry's Bird & Nest with Faux Pearl Eggs! Scarce & unusual gold tone pin shows an orange enameled mother bird on a textured branch, guarding a next of faux pearl eggs. She has a green rhinestone eye! This wonderful collectible pin is perfect for springtime and would make a wonderful gift year around. A must have if you start a collection of birds with eggs--you might be surprised at how many can be found. The back of the branch is signed GERRYS(c). Dimension are 2" wide x 1 1/8" long. Very Good condition. $28

Reverse	Gerry's Faux Jade Brooch During the 1960s a Victorian Revival took place, with many designers creating jewelry reminiscent of 19th century pieces. Gerry's was one such designer, with a whole line of resin cameos, porcelain transfer pins, and this pin--a piece of resin "jade" molded into a lovely floral & foliage design, in an Asian designed golden bamboo frame. Signed Gerry's(c) in back, the brooch measures 2" tall x 1 1/2". Very Good condition. $16
For More Gerry's jewelry, please see our Holiday Jewelry pages.

Givenchy From early 1950's--still in business.
Detail Signature Clasp	Givenchy 1977 Golden Chain and Red Bead Necklace This striking necklace offers color that will be appropriate for the holidays, but year around. You'll wear it again and again--the red beads do wonders for the complexion, as well as the beautiful gold tone rope chain. Notice how each loop in the chain is textured. The 14mm red acrylic beads are stationed on each side half way into the necklace, a very popular style in the 1970s. The necklace terminates in the standard--for the times--Givenchy signature findings, ending in a foldover clasp. The signatures read: GIVENCHY Paris New York and (c)1977. This stylish necklace is in Excellent condition, with no visible wear. Enjoy for $45.

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