Vintage costume jewelry is a collectible item that also holds novelty and sentimental value for many people. If you collect only signed jewelry, you will miss way too many highly collectible items. Stylish and beautiful, vintage costume jewelry ignites the passions of collectors and fashionistas alike. Vintage napier bracelets are among the most coveted in the genre of vintage costume jewelry. We carry jewelry from the 1900s to the 1980s, giving us a wide range of jewelry from victorian, art deco, art nouveau, retro, disco, 1980s and 1990s. The range in design styles and execution is unparalleled. I have been studying, researching, and selling vintage costume jewelry since 1999. Researching costume jewelry rcj is a collaboration of hundreds of costume jewelry collectors and dealers who have shared and continue to share their knowledge, photos, written articles, and jewelry catalogs along with assisting in other ways.
Vintage and antique costume jewelry collectors weekly. The price of antique costume jewelry is increased if the companys name is imprinted on the jewelry. Some of you may know me by liljep on ebay or my recently closed ebay store, jewels to auto parts. A beautiful collection of handpicked true vintage costume jewellery, from timeless styles to genuine 20th century vintage glamour. It chronicles the history of its management, manufacturing. Collectible jewelry costume, collectible jewelry and. The most common costume jewelry book material is metal. That put hobe at the beginning of the american costumejewelry boom between the two world wars. Queenies bazaar vintage costume jewellery boutique uk. From the beginning of time, artists seldom signed their pieces.
Though often sold at a more accessible price point, some rare, high quality pieces can sell for thousands of dollars. Crystal touch of elegance broochpin pendant necklace set book piece. The company was founded in new york in 1948 and was in business until the mid 1980s. Vintage costume jewelry, vintage costumes, vintage jewelry, retro costume, rhinestone jewelry, fashion books, vintage gifts, vintage books, fashion. Trifari costume jewelry is the namesake of its founder, gustavo trifari. After many women went to work during world war ii, the wearing of costume pieces became even more prominent.
See more ideas about costume jewelry, jewelry and vintage costume jewelry. First, christmas trees prior to 1940 are quite large, usually 3 to 4. Vintage costume jewelry from my grandmothers collection. From signed pieces to unsigned beauties we provide a wonderful resource of vintage jewels for the collector, covering 110 years of fashion adornment. Vintage treasures incredible vintage costume jewelry. Vintage and antique costume jewelry identification study. Many designers created jewelry for avon, including kenneth lane. Imo, it would be the collecting costume jewelry 101, 202 and 303 3 different books by julia carroll. Cizoe 1920s pearls necklace fashion faux pearls gatsby accessories vintage costume jewelry cream long necklace for women 4. Miriam haskells costume jewelry designs are worth their.
But there are times when you can find jewelry from the 40s, 50s, and 60s in likenew condition or very lightly worn. The term costume jewelry was coined in the 1920s, but jewelry and ornamentation made out of nonprecious materials have been worn since ancient times. Sure, vintage jewelry from the victorian era through the 1930s can have a very vintage look to it meaning it doesnt look new. See more of costume jewelry collectors intl llc on facebook. Filled with 400 color photographs that bring these glittering baubles to life, the book details white metal and rhinestone jewelry of the 1920s1940s. Ciner is a highquality jewelry manufacturer still doing business today. Authenticating miriam haskell jewellery miriam haskell jewelry is hugely popular and highly collectible. This style of jewelry is categorized separately from fine jewelry, as it is made of inexpensive materials and imitation gems. Complete with dates, location and jewelry types, worldwide. Keep in mind that some contemporary artisans and jewelry manufacturers with a collectible following do find inspiration by looking at antique and vintage. Review by troy segal when people ask me why do you love vintage jewelry. Vintage avon jewelry enchantment vintage costume jewelry. See more ideas about vintage costume jewelry, costume jewelry and vintage costumes. Hobe cie was founded in 1887 by goldsmith jacques hobe, but when costumejewelry collectors think of hobe, they picture the tasselled and beaded necklaces made by jacques son, william, who established an american offshoot of the company in 1927.
The price on some of these has gotten out of hand, but if i. See more ideas about jewelry, vintage costume jewelry and vintage jewelry. Vintage napier bracelets explore the visual gallery of vintage napier bracelets featured decade by decade. Antique and costume jewelry video series brings you this beautiful book, featuring more than 1,000 pieces of jewelry. This magnificent book documents the trends, sources and makers of innovative 20th century designer jewelry in european countries. I am into all kinds of vintage jewelry and want to learn more. For those looking to make a high impact purchase, a vintage necklace can be a fine place to start. Why collect unsigned vintage antique costume jewelry.
Aug 24, 2019 researching costume jewelry rcj is a collaboration of hundreds of costume jewelry collectors and dealers who have shared and continue to share their knowledge, photos, written articles, and jewelry catalogs along with assisting in other ways. New listing jomaz 1950 vintage rhinestone necklace in bullocks original box. This alas makes it ever more expensive to buy, so it is doubly important to ensure that what you invest your money in is the genuine thing. This is a really good book from cherri simonds who knows good vintage jewelry, and shares her wealth of knowledge with the rest of us. If youre considering giving your wardrobe a boost with vintage costume jewelry, theres no shortage of pieces to choose from. Linda miller has been dealing in vintage and costume jewelry for more than 10 years. Find out more about collecting antique costume jewelery with expert tips from an antique.
Well assume youre ok with this, but you can optout if you wish. In the early part of that decade, trifari worked with his uncle under the company name of trifari and trifari. Vintage jewelry silver bracelet art nouveau bracelet poppy jewelry flower bracelet chloes vintage jewelry handmade jewelry. Selling costume jewellery online is now easier than ever. Authenticating miriam haskell jewellery very vintage. Dont take the condition of a vintage jewelry item for granted. This book was one of my first books on costume jewelry, and it is so easy to learn from. Hi, does anyone have any suggestions for good reference books for costume jewelry.
Trifari rhinestone flower necklace vintage jewelry 19201940s p. You have arrived at the web site for the most incredible vintage costume jewelry culled from all over the world but especially the united states. One of the more undervalued vintage jewelry designers is from bsk. I also had a store on ruby lane by the same name as this site, lillys vintage jewelry. Browse at your leisure and enjoy glamorous vintage jewelry that can be.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Nov 28, 2008 the price of antique costume jewelry is increased if the companys name is imprinted on the jewelry. Every piece of vintage jewellery has a history or story to tell, which continues with you. Vintage costume jewelry identification and value guide. Vintage or handmade costume jewelry pieces are not worthless, but when you want precious metals and stones, you dont want to be duped into thinking you have the real thing. How to tell fake or costume jewelry from the real thing. Jewelrycostumevintagevintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. You definitely dont want to pay real jewelry prices for fakes, either. A native of naples, italy, gustavo trifari was born to a family of goldsmiths. The book explores materials, artists, fashion and costume jewelry with over 700 photos, vintage prints, posters and advertisements. The vast majority of vintage, and especially antique pre1930 costume jewelry is unsigned.
I take personal interest in every piece offered here, and many have been in my own personal collection. New listing vintage crown trifari gold tone chrysanthemum flower pin brooch multi layer. Quality varies, but there are many well made, sought after pieces, and these are often featured in costume jewelry books. Reeferene books for vintage costume jewelry twolewts. Prices realized for similar collectible jewelry sold in other venues may be higher or lower depending on market fluctuations and geographical. Classifying antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry. Classy 1930s style art deco inspired costume jewelry.
Explore our list of collectible jewelry costume books at barnes. Haskell offered natureinspired forms via lookalike baroque pearls, glass seed pods. The evolution of limitededition artists creations, as well as fashion and costume jewelry, are explored through the wellresearched text, photographs and. It was thanks to 1950s fashion that costume jewelry rose in prominence for the everyday woman to wear. Ive seen one reference book listing the 1970s, but most seem to agree that they. Vintage costume jewelry is a perfect way to go green.
Youll be amazed at how many different types of costume jewellery well buy. From beads, bangles, earrings and all other kinds of costume jewellery. The napier jewelry book is a visual encyclopedia of napier costume jewelry. From designer pieces to unmarked, plastics, bakelite. While it is sometimes labeled as junk, fake, or fashion jewelry, antique and vintage costume jewelry often incorporates workmanship and materials on par with, and sometimes. As necklines dipped lower and hair became shorter, the need to wear earrings, bracelets and necklaces every single day became not just a trend, but outfit. Browse at your leisure and enjoy glamorous vintage jewelry that can be yours.
The first costume jewelry may have been made more than 300 years ago, but many people started wearing antique and costume jewelry during the art nouveau period. The napier co defining 20th century american costume jewelry by melinda l. Nov 07, 2017 valuable vintage costume jewelry that sells for big money duration. Researching costume jewelry history, jewelry marks, fashion. For beginners, a color pearl necklace, small clipon earrings, and broochpin is. Though often sold at a more accessible price point, some rare, high quality pieces can sell for thousands of. This jewelry book tells the heretofore untold and phenomenal story of the napier co. Apr 20, 2011 one of the more undervalued vintage jewelry designers is from bsk. On the other hand, you might have received a box full of jewelry from an aunt or grandmother who passed and want to know which pieces are real.
While i cant be quite sure, this piece seems to be hand smoldered from some sort of metal. Special acknowledgments go to dotty stringfield who created rcj in 1997 with the help of. I know, because i have an online vintage jewelry site, enchantment. Miriam haskell costume jewelry is defined by colorful set stones, gold filigree work and delicate seed pearls. There is very little information about the designer or design mark bsk, either online or in research books. Wiggins passion for costume jewelry includes studying pieces in her own collection and items she offers through her businesschic antiques by pamela wigginsas well as exploring how popular culture and historical events shaped adornment worn decades ago. Buying vintage costume jewelry can be a lot of fun and profitable when you know how. She is the cofounder of costume jewelry collectors international, a global organization dedicated to costume jewelry education. Researching costume jewelry history, jewelry marks. Over 180 vintage jewelry and metal designers listed dating back to the 1700s.
New listing nolan miller signed jewelry large pave rose rhinestone flower brooch pin. New listing signed ciner fabulous jeweled elephant brooch pin enamel and. This is an excellent reference book and more for the serious collector because it has higher quality costume jewelry researched. It is the most comprehensive book on vintage costume jewelry. Now that youve got the inside scoop, its time to get out there and find those treasures. Avon has been in business since 1886, but started producing costume jewelry in the early 1960s. Collectible jewelry costume, collectible jewelry and accessories. See more ideas about vintage jewelry, jewelry and vintage costumes. Valuable vintage costume jewelry that sells for big money duration. Vintage costume jewelry is perhaps the easiest way to wear vintage for any modern woman of any background, style or size.
Vintage and antique costume jewelry the first costume jewelry may have been made more than 300 years ago, but many people started wearing antique and costume jewelry during the art nouveau period. Jun 06, 20 the napier jewelry book is a visual encyclopedia of napier costume jewelry. Ive seen one reference book listing the 1970s, but most. Reeferene books for vintage costume jewelry the ebay. Many designers created jewelry for avon, including kenneth lane, elizabeth taylor, jose barrera, and nina ricci. Originally created as an inexpensive accessory to be worn and then discarded, costume jewelry is now considered an art form worth many times its original purchase price. After many women went to work during world war ii, the. Many unsigned pieces are just as beautiful, wellmade and durable as signed jewelry, and they are far less expensive.
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