Vintage Costume Jewelry - The Finishing Touch
Welcome! You are invited to get acquainted with the world of collectible signed and unsigned vintage costume jewelry. Here you will learn about the finest vintage costume jewelry designers whose creations are much desired by collectors all over the world. You'll also find examples of many quality pieces that serve as the very best accessories a woman can add to an individual outfit and to her wardrobe in general. Essentially, these pieces provide the "finishing touch" to presenting oneself in a memorable fashion. One might say these "jewels" are the "icing on the cake!" So prepare yourself for what I hope will be a memorable visit. To browse through more items that will enchant and perhaps tempt, you are cordially invited to...
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Marcel Boucher - From Fine To Faux
The Charm Of Fabrege
My Vintage Photo Gallery
Getting More For Your Money
My Get Acquainted Guestbook
Jewelry Designer - House of Mazer/Jomaz
Authentic Looking Vintage Costume Jewelry
One of the finest designers of costume jewelry whose pieces were carefully crafted to appear authentic. No longer in operation,the Mazer brothers opened their jewelry business in 1917 in Philadelphia. They started producing costume jewelry in 1939 after moving to New York. In 1940, Andre Fleurides, who used to work for Van Cleef & Arpels, began designing for them. In 1946, the brothers split and Joseph Mazer set up on his own under the name of Jomaz. In the same vein as Boucher, their pieces were exemplified by the highest quality of design and manufacture. See more at LetsGetVintage!
Vintage Designer Marcel Boucher - From Fine to Faux
Vintage Brooch Signed Boucher
From Marcia Brown's book, "Signed Beauties of Costume Jewelry":
"Frenchman, Marcel Boucher, came to the United States as a young man in 1925. He became a jewelry designer for Cartier, one of the finest jewelry companies in New York City. Boucher jewelry is "high-end" and can be tough to tell from the "real thing." It is very collectible and highly desirable."
In the early 1930's he switched to designing costume jewelry, eventually opening his own company in 1937 which ultimately closed in 1972. One of my personal favorites, Boucher designed a grouping of six birds, magnificent pieces that mesmerize with their rich enameling and exquisite stones. See more at LetsGetVintage!
The "Charm" of Fabrege
Faberge Inspired Eggs Pendants Or Charms
The Faberge eggs began in 1884 with an Easter egg made for the Czar that became a gift for his wife, Czarina Maria. Nicholas II, Alexander's son, continued the tradition. It was agreed that the Easter gift would always hold a surprise. Now you can discover the magic of owning a "small treasure" in the grand artistic tradition of the legendary Carl Faberge. Skilled Russian craftsmen, now working in the United States, are creating miniature jewelry eggs, designed to be worn as pendants, pins or charms.See more at LetsGetVintage!
Vintage Photo Gallery
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Getting More For Your Money
Collectible Jewelry Increases in Value
Not only is collecting vintage jewelry fun, it can actually appreciate in value. Designer signed pieces are highly desirable especially certain ones from Alice Caviness, Hattie Carnegie, Boucher, Jomaz/Mazer, Regency, Sherman, Stanley Hagler and Trifari, to name a few. So not only can enjoy wearing these treasures, you can pass them on or sell them at a future date if you can bear to part with them.The gorgeous necklace and earring ensemble seen in the photo is from Stanley Hagler. Stanley Hagler began producing his line of costume jewelry in New York during the 1950's. During this time his pieces were similar to those of Miriam Haskell. Haskell jewelry was designed with fine pearls, hand-wiring and gold plated filigree, all of which were incorporated into Hagler's designs. His dramatic brooches, necklace/earring sets (parures) and bracelets came later and were crafted with colorful cabochons accented by lovely beads, seed pearls and Swarovski crystals, all hand-wired on Russian plated filigree backings. His strikingly unique and intricate designs, stamped with the mark "Stanley Hagler," were considered "works of art" that could actually be worn.
In 1979 Mark Mercy joined the company and along with Hagler continued to design this fabulous jewelry. It was at this time that the mark was changed to "Stanley Hagler N.Y.C." In 1983 the company moved to Florida where in 1989 Ian St. Gielar joined designers Hagler and Mercy. Stanley Hagler died in 1996. Mark Mercy and Ian St. Gielar each formed their own company and continued to design jewelry bearing the Hagler mark. Ian St. Gielar passed away in 2007. Mark Mercy continues to design. Stanley Hagler jewelry is extremely collectible. You may see other examples of this line at LetsGetVintage!
Regency Jewels
The Best Butterfly
Regency jewelry was produced by the Regina Novelty Co. that was in business from about 1950 to 1970. REGENCY butterflies are the most desired and collectible by those who value the quality of their design and the fine stones used by this well known company. The colors are mesmerizing, as seen in the photo of this beautiful butterfly brooch. You can visit more of these charming creatures at LetsGetVintage!
The Jewelry of Michal Golan -
Mosaic Inspired Designs
Michal Golan, whose jewelry designs have an international appeal, was born in Haifa, Israel. Her jewelry is distinctive and always recognizable. Using a combination of gemstones and crystals, she creates intricate designs full of vibrant colors that reflect her Israeli heritage. Mosaic influence, highlighted in her work, draws attention to the beauty and intricacy of her designs.The company began in New York City in 1982 when she worked out of an apartment on the west side. It was there that I first met Michal and her family. I fell in love with her jewelry and collected quite a few pieces which were admired whenever I wore them. I am now offering selections from the 1980's that you can find on my web site. From an apartment, where she worked as the lone designer, the company now boasts a team of artisans and has over 1500 accounts in the United States alone. Her jewelry can be found in galleries and museums all over the world as well in two shops in Manhattan where her jewelry, ceramics and works of art are displayed and sold. to view the offerings from this talented and desirable artist.
You can view more of her beautiful designs at LetsGetVintage!
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- purplebear purplebear Nov 15, 2009 @ 9:32 pm
- Very nice lens, gave you five stars:) Very pretty jewelry:)
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- Ladymermaid Ladymermaid Nov 11, 2009 @ 12:43 pm
- As a lover of vintage products I absolutely adore the jewelery pieces that you have featured. You have done an amazing job on your lens. Five stars!
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- Susan Lynn Susan Lynn Oct 25, 2009 @ 1:14 pm
- I love Vintage Jewelery and you really captured the beauty on paper. I especially love the Butterfly Brooch and the two bird pins that glitter with style. Thanks for sharing.
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- Ramkitten Ramkitten Oct 21, 2009 @ 10:06 am
- Such beautiful pieces! I have one vintage pin from my great-grandmother. Unfortunately, it sits in a drawer all the time, since I rarely have occasion to dress up and wear it. (I live mostly in hiking boots.) Still, I love the piece.
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- GroovyFinds GroovyFinds Oct 18, 2009 @ 7:59 pm
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Vintage Costume Jewelry Books from Amazon
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- The "Charm" of Fabrege
- Vintage Photo Gallery
- Getting More For Your Money
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