{"title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-alber-elbaz-for-lanvin-bangle-bird-of-paradise","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Alber Elbaz for Lanvin – Bangle Bird of Paradise","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eBird of Paradise, Alber Elbaz for Lanvin, signed Lanvin, \u003cbr\u003eParis, circa 2000\u003cbr\u003elacquered metal, faux coral, red and pink rhinestones, very rare\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLanvin`s bangle skillfully set with colorful rhinestones  encapsulates Alber Elbaz`s bird-of-paradise ready-to-wear theme and continues these jewels` long association with the house: its founder, Jeanne Lanvin, was rarely photographed without them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlber Elbaz`s years at Lanvin Paris (2001–2015) were marked by a poetic, feminine vision infused with modernity and emotion. He revitalized the house with architectural silhouettes, luxurious drapery, and bold costume jewelry—like the striking necklace in this photo. His pieces often combined raw elegance with theatrical flair, merging old-world craftsmanship with avant-garde details. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261492797817,"sku":null,"price":990.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-alber-elbaz-for-lanvin-bangle-bird-of-paradise-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-412-3340-2.jpg?v=1778661864"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-alice-caviness-set-necklace-and-earclips","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Alice Caviness – Set Necklace and Earclips","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eAlice Caviness  (1909 – 1983)\u003cbr\u003eEnsemble with earclips and necklace that can also be worn as a brooch\u003cbr\u003eTopaz-coloured glass, pearls, Swarovski Aurora Borealis stones, stones set by hand\u003cbr\u003eLate 1950s\u003cbr\u003eUnsigned. This type of jewellery often had paper labels attached, which were discarded when the item was first worn. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlice Caviness, who entered the fashion industry as a model, established her own apparel company in New York City. Her company began to manufacture and import costume jewelry and accessories to complement her fashions in the 1940s. The business became known for its bold, colorful offerings with quality stones. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Alice Caviness Jewelry Company produced pieces out of its factory beginning in 1943. The business also commissioned works from other factories and imported jewelry made in Europe to sell under the brand. By 1949, the company had a showroom on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan with sales offices in Dallas, Chicago, Miami, Raleigh, and Los Angeles to service their nationwide boutique customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eDesigners Millie Petronzio and Lois Steever helped Caviness design the company`s diverse catalog of earrings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches, and animal pins. Petronzio worked as part of the design team for 25 years and won two Swarovski awards for costume jewelry during that time. She later went on to work as head designer for Miriam Haskell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eAfter Caviness retired around 1980, Steever purchased the business. Caviness died in 1983, but Steever reportedly kept the company operating under its original name until about 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worthpoint.com\/worthopedia\/alice-caviness-sterling-silver-2007215366\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261492863353,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-alice-caviness-set-necklace-and-earclips-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-548-3341-2.jpg?v=1778661864"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-billyboy-earclips-dancing-bow","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | BillyBoy – Earclips Dancing Bow","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eBillyBoy* (born 1960)\u003cbr\u003eA pair of silver plated earclips in the form of dancing bows, hand-set with blue rhinestones\u003cbr\u003emid 1980s.\u003cbr\u003eunsigned but published in various magazines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBillyBoy* is an American artist, socialite and fashion designer who was a muse of Andy Warhol. Born in Vienna, he was adopted by a Russian couple who moved to New York City when he was four.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1979, at the tender age of 19, BillyBoy, having already made an impact in New York and LA, moved himself and his couture collection to Paris. France’s creative community and social aristocracy welcomed the eccentric teenager, while local trendy magazine ACTUEL published a 14-page cover story upon his arrival, ironically titled “At Last, a Normal Young Man”. BillyBoy’s eclectic style – which inspired Jean Paul Gaultier to launch his first menswear collection in the early 1980s - and avant-garde personality, were instant hits throughout the city of lights. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1984,  BillyBoy* and his partner Jean Pierre Lestrade (\"Lala\") opened the ‘Surreal Bijoux’ workshop and showroom in Paris, in an effort to “usher in a new era in costume jewelry”. After designing over 1,000 unique pieces for the launch party, with the motto ‘Get Groovy!’, the new brand became an overnight sensation and BillyBoy* was hired to create jewelry for various fashion houses across Paris, from classic couturiers like Emanuel Ungaro, Hanae Mori and Thierry Mugler, to French footwear designer Charles Joudan. \u003cbr\u003eUnder the label ‘Surreal Bijoux’, BillyBoy* and Lala took sizable design inspiration from early 20th century artists and couturiers, such as Elsa Schiaparelli, whom BillyBoy* considered his personal muse. The focus of each piece varies dramatically, from body parts such as lips, eyes and legs – classic surrealist subject matter – to hearts, sea creatures, animals and robot faces. Similarities between these eclectic designs exist in each one’s focus on contrasting sources of inspiration. BillyBoy* was obsessed with opposites, citing constructivism and lavish baroque as two distinct influences that when put together, produced enough inspiration for an entire collection of jewelry. BillyBoy’s creative contradictions bring to mind the label ‘minimal baroque’ which Miuccia Prada referenced as the title of Prada’s spring\/summer 2011 runway collection. Taking a closer look at ‘Surreal Bijoux’, poignant references emerge, exposing the power of BillyBoy’s original designs and their reproducibility in fashion and jewelry of today.\u003cbr\u003eTraditionally, his decorations have marks BillyBoy* BB, or just BB. Although the designer stopped making jewelry in 1993, he continued creating jewelry on order for specific customers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1997 BillyBoy* and Lala moved  to Switzerland,and finally in 2011 to Delémont,the capital of the Canton of Jura and near Basel, where they got married in 2012.\u003cbr\u003eIn 1998 BillyBoy* and Lestrade founded the \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFondation Tanagra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e non-profit in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland, witht the goal to open of a future museum in Delémont\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eA bracelet made by BillyBoy* and owned by Elizabeth Taylor was sold at auction in 2011 for $6,875.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Canton_of_Jura\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eA\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cu\u003ebout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular i\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/BillyBoy*#cite_note-rts-union-5\"\u003en t\u003c\/a\u003ehe mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yverdon-les-Bains\"\u003e stones, semi-pre\u003c\/a\u003ec\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/BillyBoy*#cite_note-19\"\u003eicio\u003c\/a\u003eus stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewe\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/BillyBoy*#cite_note-20\"\u003elry \u003c\/a\u003ethat stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261492961657,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-billyboy-earclips-dancing-bow-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-371-3401-2.jpg?v=1778661864"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-brooch-leaf","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Brooch Leaf","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eLeaf-shaped brooch\u003cbr\u003eUSA 1930\/40s\u003cbr\u003efrom the collection of fashion icon and Vogue cover model Diane Keith, a close friend of Cary Grant \u003cbr\u003eThe brooch is hand set with stones in all colours and shapes, typical of the era of the great Hollywood films, unsigned.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nettie_Rosenstein#cite_note-libo-2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261493551481,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-brooch-leaf-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-851-3561-2.jpg?v=1778661866"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-christian-dior-necklace-bow-and-pearl","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Christian Dior – Necklace Bow and Pearl","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eChristian Dior necklace with bow and pearl drops, signed, circa 1980,\u003cbr\u003ewith original grey Dior pouch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom its founding in the 1950s, the Dior name has been synonymous with timeless elegance and bold innovation. This spirit of excellence is woven through every piece of Dior jewellery, showcasing the meticulous attention to detail and craftsmanship that defines the brand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristian Dior’s deep love of flowers and nature is well known, and these passions were woven into his early jewellery designs. His first creations, like the iconic \u003cem\u003eRose Dior Bagatelle\u003c\/em\u003e collection, were adorned with intricate rose motifs crafted in gold, pearls, and diamonds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIn 1952, renowned jewellery designer Mitchel Maer joined Dior and brought to life some of the brand’s most celebrated pieces, including the \u003cem\u003eFleurs de Cactus\u003c\/em\u003e brooch and the legendary \u003cem\u003eMise en Dior\u003c\/em\u003e necklace. Maer’s visionary designs cemented Dior’s jewellery line as a leading force in haute couture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eGranville\u003c\/em\u003e collection, launched in 1953, stands as a testament to Dior’s ability to fuse personal history with fashion. Inspired by the beauty of the Normandy town where Dior spent his childhood summers, this collection captivated high society and Hollywood stars alike, becoming a favourite of icons like Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 1960s heralded a new chapter for Dior, with Marc Bohan stepping into the role of head designer. Bohan’s arrival ushered in a modernisation of Dior’s jewellery, introducing the bold, geometric shapes of the \u003cem\u003eMiss Dior\u003c\/em\u003e collection, influenced by the art deco movement. His collaborations with visionaries like Salvador Dali and Fulco di Verdura took Dior’s designs to new, avant-garde heights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eBy the 1970s, Dior embraced the opulence and excess of the disco era with the likes of the \u003cem\u003eFree Spirits\u003c\/em\u003e necklace, designed by Victoire de Castellane. Featuring vibrant, oversized stones set in loose, asymmetrical patterns, the collection exuded a carefree, bohemian feel. Other standouts of the era included the \u003cem\u003eBamboo\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eChoker D\u003c\/em\u003e necklaces, both of which epitomised the glamour and exuberance of the decade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 1980s brought a wave of extravagance, and Dior jewellery was no exception. The \u003cem\u003eBijoux de Dior\u003c\/em\u003e collection embraced bold, statement-making pieces like the \u003cem\u003ePomme de Pin\u003c\/em\u003e necklace, a golden masterpiece of oversized pinecones. Victoire de Castellane’s \u003cem\u003eTahiti\u003c\/em\u003e collection blended vibrant stones such as coral and mother of pearl, while Dior experimented with contemporary materials like plexiglass and leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eAs the 1990s arrived, Dior’s jewellery took a more refined, elegant turn. Inspired by the tropical allure of the South Pacific and the glamour of old Hollywood, de Castellane’s \u003cem\u003eDiorette\u003c\/em\u003e collection became a symbol of Dior’s ability to evolve. The \u003cem\u003eGourmette\u003c\/em\u003e collection, featuring chic chain-link designs, added a contemporary twist, mixing classic and modern elements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261500531065,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-christian-dior-necklace-bow-and-pearl-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-192-3626-2.jpg?v=1778661892"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-christian-lacroix-bracelet","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Christian Lacroix – Bracelet","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eChristian Lacroix (*1951, France)\u003cbr\u003egold-colored bracelet with hand-formed chain elements\u003cbr\u003eParis, mid 1980s\u003cbr\u003eunsigned\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristian Lacroix is a renowned fashion designer and couturier known for his flamboyant and theatrical designs. While his fashion creations have made him a household name in the fashion industry, Lacroix is also recognized for his vintage jewelry pieces that have captured the hearts of jewelry collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eChristian Lacroix began designing jewelry in the 1980s, during the height of his fashion career. Lacroix`s jewelry designs were inspired by his love for the theatrical and the grandiose, and his pieces often featured intricate details, bold colors, and an eclectic mix of materials. Lacroix`s jewelry designs are known for their opulence and boldness. He often combined different materials and styles to create pieces that were both playful and sophisticated. His jewelry pieces were made using a range of materials, including precious stones, enamel, and gold plating. Many of his pieces also feature intricate details, such as floral and animal motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIn addition to his collections, Lacroix also created custom pieces for clients, many of which were one-of-a-kind. His custom pieces were often inspired by the client`s personal style, as well as the materials and colors that they were drawn to. Lacroix worked closely with his clients to create pieces that were unique and special to them.\u003cbr\u003eLacroix`s jewelry designs have been worn by a range of celebrities and fashion icons, including Princess Caroline of Monaco, Madonna, and Naomi Campbell. His designs have also been featured in a range of fashion magazines and have been the subject of several exhibitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eWhile Lacroix is no longer creating new jewelry designs, his vintage pieces are still highly sought after by collectors and fashion enthusiasts. Lacroix`s jewelry designs continue to inspire and influence designers today, and his legacy as a designer of both fashion and jewelry remains strong.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261500629369,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-christian-lacroix-bracelet-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-9-3627-2.jpg?v=1778661892"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-ciner-necklace-bow","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Ciner – Necklace Bow","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003ePearl necklace with bow by Ciner, cocktail style, \u003cbr\u003ecirca 1940, signed\u003cbr\u003eSterling vermeil with yellow and blue glass stones, signed, presumably originally a brooch that was professionally converted into a necklace at the time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCiner was 130-Year-Old Costume Jewelry House With Glittering Craftsmanship that unfortunately closed in 2022. Established in 1892 by Emanuel Ciner, Ciner was the only surviving fine costume jewelry company left in the US that designs, manufactures, and produces each piece by hand in an NYC atelier.\u003cbr\u003eBorn in Austria in 1864,  Emanuel Ciner came to the US in 1886 and opened the Ciner Jewelry Company six years later in Manhattan, making jewelry pieces from the traditional precious gems, gold, and platinum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver the years, the Ciner House created highly artistic pieces. The fundamental difference between Ciner and other jewelry manufacturers is in innovative technologies (including a patent for an \"Improved Ear-Ring\") and rich experience with precious materials in parallel with the commitment to hand-crafting pieces in the traditional way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHighly sought after among Ciner jewelry are the chokers and bracelets with tiny turquoise seed pearls or crystal squares in interlocking zigzag patterns, the sculptural pendants and cuffs, the hefty chains, the crystal-studded drop earrings, and the brooches in stylized human shape jewels with enamel, rhinestones, and faux pearls.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1930, the Ciners created their own line of fine costume jewelry, first in silver, then in other white metals, with glass cabochons and rhinestones instead of diamonds, and other stones such as marcasite. They stood out among the other jewelry companies due to their innovative technologies and vast experience with precious materials. This technology, in particular, allowed Ciner to make artificial pearls similar to natural ones. Thus, many of the designs rivaled fine jewelry pieces. They drew inspiration from nature and created graciously, colorful jewelry shaped like animals, insects, and flowers, all crafted with perfect attention to detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the late 1940s, Jolie Gabor, the mother of Zsa Zsa and Eva Gabor, began carrying Ciner jewelry in her Madison Avenue boutique in New York. In the next decades, more and more department stores began to work with Ciner and sell their jewelry to their clientele.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eBy the 1960s, the company hit its stride. Ciner jewelry was sold at some of the most fashionable stores and was worn by stars like Elizabeth Taylor, a long-time client of Ciner House, Jacqueline Kennedy, and the Duchess of Windsor. In the famous 1957 Joe Shere Photo of Sohpia Loren sneering at Jane Mansfield`s decolletage, Mansfield wears splendid shoulder-grazing Ciner earrings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach piece of Ciner jewelry began with dozens of elements that are cast in rubber molds and then individually filed and polished, plated in a particularly thick layer of 18-karat gold or rhodium, assembled on the bench, and painted with enamel or set with stones. This process that most costume jewelers gave up to as is too time-consuming or costly is nearly identical to the one used by the most famous Maisons in Paris. But Ciner kept making its jewelry this way weren`t willing to compromise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261500727673,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-ciner-necklace-bow-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-656-3634-2.jpg?v=1778661892"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-daniele-cornaggia-necklace-with-pendant","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Daniele Cornaggia – Necklace with Pendant","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eDaniele Cornaggia (*1959)\u003cbr\u003eBlack cord with pendant\u003cbr\u003eMilano 1980\u003cbr\u003eSigned\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCornaggia was a costume designer at La Scala in Milan and spent only about ten years creating exclusive jewellery for Milan`s Alta Moda. After studying set design, he opened a high fashion atelier, joined his business partner Bruno Muheim, and began to produce costume jewellery. He uses gems, skins, and crystals whose originality and harmony guarantee contracts with Christina Dior, Givenchy, and Yves Saint-Laurent. He created a necklace for Jacqueline Kennedy that was later auctioned at Sotheby’s, as well as all the jewels that were part of the traveling exhibition organized by the Guggenheim in honor of Giorgio Armani. Daniele Cornaggia also designs a line of bags decorated with the same techniques and semi-precious materials which are by now his trademark.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261501251961,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-daniele-cornaggia-necklace-with-pendant-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-884-3684-2.jpg?v=1778661894"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-de-liguoro-demi-lune-with-pearl","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | De Liguoro – Demi Lune with Pearl","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eDe Liguoro\u003cbr\u003ePair of large half moon shaped earclips set with rhinestones and pearl imitation\u003cbr\u003eMilan, circa 1980\u003cbr\u003esigned with double D, original label\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDe Liguoro is a northern Italian jewellery company that produced costume jewellery for the entire Italian haute couture industry in the 1980s (Trussardi, Cavalli, Rocco Barocco).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDe Liguoro jewelry is one of the most famous \"Made in Italy\" brands of costume jewelry, noted for its excellent craftsmanship and high quality. The outstanding and sophisticated creations were made by Gianni De Liguoro, one of the best Italian costume jewelry designers that helped Italian prêt-à-porter in the 1980s seem glamorous.\u003cbr\u003eA Neapolitan family with long-standing aristocratic ties that immigrated to the capital of the Lombardy region in the 1930s gave birth to Gianni De Liguoro in Milan, in 1938. After his initial schooling in haute couture, a business in which his family has been engaged for centuries, he went to the Brera Academy of Fine Arts.\u003cbr\u003eAfter finishing his studies, the creator of De Liguoro jewelry married Angela Locatelli in 1962 and made the decision to establish the DELI company in Milan to create little plastic beauty items. His works were immediately a huge hit, so he quickly moved to design little bijoux.\u003cbr\u003eDe Liguoro, who has always enjoyed experimenting, has continuously pushed himself throughout his professional career by first trying his hand at creating gadgets — replicas of Calimero`s inventions. Also, in the 1970s, De Liguoro established Voi da Noi, a Milan showroom allowing clients, wholesalers, and merchants to purchase jewelry themselves by selecting items from baskets.\u003cbr\u003eThat was a completely original concept at the time, and it became a great success right away. Gianni received widespread acclaim in the key editorials of the 1970s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261501317497,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-de-liguoro-demi-lune-with-pearl-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-904-3687-2.jpg?v=1778661894"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-de-liguoro-demi-parure-rhinestones","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | De Liguoro – Demi Parure Rhinestones","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eDe Liguoro\u003cbr\u003eSet of Bracelet with Earclips in blue and transparent rhinestones.\u003cbr\u003eca. 1980\u003cbr\u003esigned.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDe Liguoro is a northern Italian jewellery company that produced costume jewellery for the entire Italian haute couture industry in the 1980s (Trussardi, Cavalli, Rocco Barocco).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDe Liguoro jewelry is one of the most famous \"Made in Italy\" brands of costume jewelry, noted for its excellent craftsmanship and high quality. The outstanding and sophisticated creations were made by Gianni De Liguoro, one of the best Italian costume jewelry designers that helped Italian prêt-à-porter in the 1980s seem glamorous.\u003cbr\u003eA Neapolitan family with long-standing aristocratic ties that immigrated to the capital of the Lombardy region in the 1930s gave birth to Gianni De Liguoro in Milan, in 1938. After his initial schooling in haute couture, a business in which his family has been engaged for centuries, he went to the Brera Academy of Fine Arts.\u003cbr\u003eAfter finishing his studies, the creator of De Liguoro jewelry married Angela Locatelli in 1962 and made the decision to establish the DELI company in Milan to create little plastic beauty items. His works were immediately a huge hit, so he quickly moved to design little bijoux.\u003cbr\u003eDe Liguoro, who has always enjoyed experimenting, has continuously pushed himself throughout his professional career by first trying his hand at creating gadgets — replicas of Calimero`s inventions. Also, in the 1970s, De Liguoro established Voi da Noi, a Milan showroom allowing clients, wholesalers, and merchants to purchase jewelry themselves by selecting items from baskets.\u003cbr\u003eThat was a completely original concept at the time, and it became a great success right away. Gianni received widespread acclaim in the key editorials of the 1970s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". 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The outstanding and sophisticated creations were made by Gianni De Liguoro, one of the best Italian costume jewelry designers that helped Italian prêt-à-porter in the 1980s seem glamorous.\u003cbr\u003eA Neapolitan family with long-standing aristocratic ties that immigrated to the capital of the Lombardy region in the 1930s gave birth to Gianni De Liguoro in Milan, in 1938. After his initial schooling in haute couture, a business in which his family has been engaged for centuries, he went to the Brera Academy of Fine Arts.\u003cbr\u003eAfter finishing his studies, the creator of De Liguoro jewelry married Angela Locatelli in 1962 and made the decision to establish the DELI company in Milan to create little plastic beauty items. His works were immediately a huge hit, so he quickly moved to design little bijoux.\u003cbr\u003eDe Liguoro, who has always enjoyed experimenting, has continuously pushed himself throughout his professional career by first trying his hand at creating gadgets — replicas of Calimero`s inventions. Also, in the 1970s, De Liguoro established Voi da Noi, a Milan showroom allowing clients, wholesalers, and merchants to purchase jewelry themselves by selecting items from baskets.\u003cbr\u003eThat was a completely original concept at the time, and it became a great success right away. Gianni received widespread acclaim in the key editorials of the 1970s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. 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The outstanding and sophisticated creations were made by Gianni De Liguoro, one of the best Italian costume jewelry designers that helped Italian prêt-à-porter in the 1980s seem glamorous.\u003cbr\u003eA Neapolitan family with long-standing aristocratic ties that immigrated to the capital of the Lombardy region in the 1930s gave birth to Gianni De Liguoro in Milan, in 1938. After his initial schooling in haute couture, a business in which his family has been engaged for centuries, he went to the Brera Academy of Fine Arts.\u003cbr\u003eAfter finishing his studies, the creator of De Liguoro jewelry married Angela Locatelli in 1962 and made the decision to establish the DELI company in Milan to create little plastic beauty items. His works were immediately a huge hit, so he quickly moved to design little bijoux.\u003cbr\u003eDe Liguoro, who has always enjoyed experimenting, has continuously pushed himself throughout his professional career by first trying his hand at creating gadgets — replicas of Calimero`s inventions. Also, in the 1970s, De Liguoro established Voi da Noi, a Milan showroom allowing clients, wholesalers, and merchants to purchase jewelry themselves by selecting items from baskets.\u003cbr\u003eThat was a completely original concept at the time, and it became a great success right away. Gianni received widespread acclaim in the key editorials of the 1970s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261505937785,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-de-liguoro-earclips-leaves-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-405-3692-2.jpg?v=1778661913"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-de-liguoro-earclips-mesh","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | De Liguoro – Earclips Mesh","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eDe Liguoro\u003cbr\u003ePair of golden earclips in net optic\u003cbr\u003eMilan, circa 1980\u003cbr\u003esigned with double D, original label\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDe Liguoro is a northern Italian jewellery company that produced costume jewellery for the entire Italian haute couture industry in the 1980s (Trussardi, Cavalli, Rocco Barocco).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDe Liguoro jewelry is one of the most famous \"Made in Italy\" brands of costume jewelry, noted for its excellent craftsmanship and high quality. The outstanding and sophisticated creations were made by Gianni De Liguoro, one of the best Italian costume jewelry designers that helped Italian prêt-à-porter in the 1980s seem glamorous.\u003cbr\u003eA Neapolitan family with long-standing aristocratic ties that immigrated to the capital of the Lombardy region in the 1930s gave birth to Gianni De Liguoro in Milan, in 1938. After his initial schooling in haute couture, a business in which his family has been engaged for centuries, he went to the Brera Academy of Fine Arts.\u003cbr\u003eAfter finishing his studies, the creator of De Liguoro jewelry married Angela Locatelli in 1962 and made the decision to establish the DELI company in Milan to create little plastic beauty items. His works were immediately a huge hit, so he quickly moved to design little bijoux.\u003cbr\u003eDe Liguoro, who has always enjoyed experimenting, has continuously pushed himself throughout his professional career by first trying his hand at creating gadgets — replicas of Calimero`s inventions. Also, in the 1970s, De Liguoro established Voi da Noi, a Milan showroom allowing clients, wholesalers, and merchants to purchase jewelry themselves by selecting items from baskets.\u003cbr\u003eThat was a completely original concept at the time, and it became a great success right away. Gianni received widespread acclaim in the key editorials of the 1970s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. 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The bracelet is silver-plated on the inside. De Luxe jewellery is very rare and sought after.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"One of a kind","offer_id":57274500153721,"sku":null,"price":690.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-de-luxe-ny-bracelet-cabochons-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-912-3694-2.jpg?v=1778661913"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-denicola-brooch-unicorn","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | DeNicola – Brooch Unicorn","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eUnicorn brooch with coral-coloured beads,\u003cbr\u003esigned De Nicola with copyright,\u003cbr\u003ea mythical creature from the 1960s by the well-known US manufacturer DeNicola Jewelry 1957-1970\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e DeNicola jewelry began in 1957 in New York and was founded by Jerry DeNicola. The company became known for its high quality costume jewelry. Thanks to exquisite designs, the use of gold and semi-precious stones, DeNicola competed with high-end jewelry brands.\u003cbr\u003eHis early line called \"The Real Look\" was comprised of costume jewelry meant to look like fine jewelry. Some of their well known pieces are the poured glass styles, the zodiac line, and other mythical creatures.\u003cbr\u003eThanks to exquisite designs, the use of gold plating and semi-precious stones the company became known for its high-quality costume jewelry. Marine life, turtles, and angles were some of the themes they explored. The zodiac signs series is one of their most collectable lines.\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful semi-precious stones, the brilliance of metal and extremely complex design made many connoisseurs give preference to the brand. In fact, DeNicola design has a certain similarity with Cassini, or Carnegie jewelry.\u003cbr\u003eFrom the very beginning, in the 1950s, DeNicola collaborated closely with Vogue.\u003cbr\u003eHowever, in 1970, DeNicola became part of the CAPRI jewelry company and in 1973 the brand ceased to exist. According to a number of reference books on vintage costume jewelry, DeNicola pieces are highly collectible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261506625913,"sku":null,"price":390.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-denicola-brooch-unicorn-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-572-3695-2.jpg?v=1778661914"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-earclips-black-wood-with-red-pearls","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Earclips Black Wood with red Pearls","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eUnknown\u003cbr\u003eEarclips made of black wood with hand-threaded red glass pearls\u003cbr\u003e1980s, probably French\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/BillyBoy*#cite_note-rts-union-5\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbo\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cu\u003eut Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261506724217,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-earclips-black-wood-with-red-pearls-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-749-3747-2.jpg?v=1778661915"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-earclips-hippopotamus","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Earclips Hippopotamus","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eUnknwon\u003cbr\u003eA pair of gold colored earclips with hippos\u003cbr\u003eFrench, early 1980s\u003cbr\u003eunsigned\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbo\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003eut Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261506789753,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-earclips-hippopotamus-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-340-3748-2.jpg?v=1778661915"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-elsa-schiaparelli-attributed-pin-black-leaves","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Elsa Schiaparelli (Attributed) – Pin Black Leaves","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eFur Pin black leaves, attributed to Schiaparelli,\u003cbr\u003ecirca 1940\u003cbr\u003eunsigned, like all of her jewelry in this period\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261506855289,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-elsa-schiaparelli-attributed-pin-black-leaves-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-532-3750-2.jpg?v=1778661916"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-elsa-schiaparelli-bracelet-pink-pearls","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Elsa Schiaparelli – Bracelet Pink Pearls","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli (1890 – 1973)\u003cbr\u003eBracelet, pink, signed, 1950s, with shell and Aurora Borealis stones. \u003cbr\u003eThe same bracelet in yellow is on display in the permanent exhibition on fashion at the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum in London.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli was a provocateur who took pleasure in challenging typical notions of dress and form. Witty, elegant and often strikingly surreal, her designs incorporate humour and surprise, inviting the viewer to look and look again. She worked within the confines of traditional tailoring but played with subversive details, extraordinary materials and the imagery of Surrealism to create unique fashion statements, many of which were designed in collaboration with the artists Salvador Dali and Jean Cocteau. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSchiaparelli`s distinctive costume jewellery included a wide range of novelty designs. One of her most directly Surrealist  designs was a 1938 Rhodoid (a newly developed clear plastic) necklace  studded with coloured metallic insects by Clément giving the illusion  that the bugs were crawling directly on the wearer`s skin. During the 1930s her jewellery designs were produced by Schlumberger,  Clemént and Jean-Pierre, who also made up designs for buttons and fasteners. Schlumberger`s jewellery with its inventive combinations of precious  and semi-precious stones proved successful, and at the end of the 1930s,  he left to launch his jewellery business in New York, where he became Tiffany’s main designer. Schiaparelli also offered brooches by Alberto Giacometti, fur-lined metal cuffs by Méret Oppenheim, and pieces by Max Boinet, Lina Baretti, and the writer Elsa Triolet. Compared to her unusual couture 1930s pieces, 1940s and 1950s  Schiaparelli jewellery tended to be more abstract or floral-themed.\u003cspan\u003e[\u003c\/span\u003e54\u003cspan\u003e]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eSchiaparelli’s jewelry in the 1930s showcased her penchant for  bold material choices, such as glass stones, cabochons, dyed pearls, and  iridescent seashells, often assembled in shapes and colors that had not  been seen before. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261506920825,"sku":null,"price":890.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-elsa-schiaparelli-bracelet-pink-pearls-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-294-3751-2.jpg?v=1778661916"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-elsa-schiaparelli-bracelet-rhinestones","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Elsa Schiaparelli – Bracelet Rhinestones","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli (1890 – 1973)\u003cbr\u003eRhinestone bracelet in blackened metal, all stones individually set\u003cbr\u003e1960s\u003cbr\u003esigned with copyright symbol, the last signature during Schiaparelli`s lifetime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli was a provocateur who took pleasure in challenging typical notions of dress and form. Witty, elegant and often strikingly surreal, her designs incorporate humour and surprise, inviting the viewer to look and look again. She worked within the confines of traditional tailoring but played with subversive details, extraordinary materials and the imagery of Surrealism to create unique fashion statements, many of which were designed in collaboration with the artists Salvador Dali and Jean Cocteau. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSchiaparelli`s distinctive costume jewellery included a wide range of novelty designs. One of her most directly Surrealist  designs was a 1938 Rhodoid (a newly developed clear plastic) necklace  studded with coloured metallic insects by Clément giving the illusion  that the bugs were crawling directly on the wearer`s skin. During the 1930s her jewellery designs were produced by Schlumberger,  Clemént and Jean-Pierre, who also made up designs for buttons and fasteners. Schlumberger`s jewellery with its inventive combinations of precious  and semi-precious stones proved successful, and at the end of the 1930s,  he left to launch his jewellery business in New York, where he became Tiffany’s main designer. Schiaparelli also offered brooches by Alberto Giacometti, fur-lined metal cuffs by Méret Oppenheim, and pieces by Max Boinet, Lina Baretti, and the writer Elsa Triolet. Compared to her unusual couture 1930s pieces, 1940s and 1950s  Schiaparelli jewellery tended to be more abstract or floral-themed.\u003cspan\u003e[\u003c\/span\u003e54\u003cspan\u003e]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eSchiaparelli’s jewelry in the 1930s showcased her penchant for  bold material choices, such as glass stones, cabochons, dyed pearls, and  iridescent seashells, often assembled in shapes and colors that had not  been seen before. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261506953593,"sku":null,"price":440.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-elsa-schiaparelli-bracelet-rhinestones-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-706-3753-2.jpg?v=1778661918"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-elsa-schiaparelli-brooch-pretzel","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Elsa Schiaparelli – Brooch Pretzel","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003ePretzel brooch with iridescent red drop\u003cbr\u003esigned Schiaparelli, 1950\u003cbr\u003eA very rare model by the iconic Elsa Schiaparelli\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". 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Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261506986361,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-elsa-schiaparelli-brooch-pretzel-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-64-3754-2.jpg?v=1778661917"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-elsa-schiaparelli-demi-parure-red","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Elsa Schiaparelli – Demi Parure Red","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli (1890 – 1973)\u003cbr\u003eDemi-parure with red, Red and Pink Aurora Borealis Stones\u003cbr\u003e1950s\u003cbr\u003eClips signed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli was a provocateur who took pleasure in challenging typical notions of dress and form. Witty, elegant and often strikingly surreal, her designs incorporate humour and surprise, inviting the viewer to look and look again. She worked within the confines of traditional tailoring but played with subversive details, extraordinary materials and the imagery of Surrealism to create unique fashion statements, many of which were designed in collaboration with the artists Salvador Dali and Jean Cocteau. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSchiaparelli`s distinctive costume jewellery included a wide range of novelty designs. One of her most directly Surrealist  designs was a 1938 Rhodoid (a newly developed clear plastic) necklace  studded with coloured metallic insects by Clément giving the illusion  that the bugs were crawling directly on the wearer`s skin. During the 1930s her jewellery designs were produced by Schlumberger,  Clemént and Jean-Pierre, who also made up designs for buttons and fasteners. Schlumberger`s jewellery with its inventive combinations of precious  and semi-precious stones proved successful, and at the end of the 1930s,  he left to launch his jewellery business in New York, where he became Tiffany’s main designer. Schiaparelli also offered brooches by Alberto Giacometti, fur-lined metal cuffs by Méret Oppenheim, and pieces by Max Boinet, Lina Baretti, and the writer Elsa Triolet. Compared to her unusual couture 1930s pieces, 1940s and 1950s  Schiaparelli jewellery tended to be more abstract or floral-themed.\u003cspan\u003e[\u003c\/span\u003e54\u003cspan\u003e]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eSchiaparelli’s jewelry in the 1930s showcased her penchant for  bold material choices, such as glass stones, cabochons, dyed pearls, and  iridescent seashells, often assembled in shapes and colors that had not  been seen before. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. 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Both Schiaparelli and Dior attempted to acquire the stones exclusively for their fashion houses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli was a provocateur who took pleasure in challenging typical notions of dress and form. Witty, elegant and often strikingly surreal, her designs incorporate humour and surprise, inviting the viewer to look and look again. She worked within the confines of traditional tailoring but played with subversive details, extraordinary materials and the imagery of Surrealism to create unique fashion statements, many of which were designed in collaboration with the artists Salvador Dali and Jean Cocteau. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSchiaparelli`s distinctive costume jewellery included a wide range of novelty designs. One of her most directly Surrealist  designs was a 1938 Rhodoid (a newly developed clear plastic) necklace  studded with coloured metallic insects by Clément giving the illusion  that the bugs were crawling directly on the wearer`s skin. During the 1930s her jewellery designs were produced by Schlumberger,  Clemént and Jean-Pierre, who also made up designs for buttons and fasteners. Schlumberger`s jewellery with its inventive combinations of precious  and semi-precious stones proved successful, and at the end of the 1930s,  he left to launch his jewellery business in New York, where he became Tiffany’s main designer. Schiaparelli also offered brooches by Alberto Giacometti, fur-lined metal cuffs by Méret Oppenheim, and pieces by Max Boinet, Lina Baretti, and the writer Elsa Triolet. Compared to her unusual couture 1930s pieces, 1940s and 1950s  Schiaparelli jewellery tended to be more abstract or floral-themed.\u003cspan\u003e[\u003c\/span\u003e54\u003cspan\u003e]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eSchiaparelli’s jewelry in the 1930s showcased her penchant for  bold material choices, such as glass stones, cabochons, dyed pearls, and  iridescent seashells, often assembled in shapes and colors that had not  been seen before. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261523501433,"sku":null,"price":390.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-elsa-schiaparelli-earclips-cornucopia-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-710-3758-2.jpg?v=1778662611"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-elsa-schiaparelli-earclips-crashed-look","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Elsa Schiaparelli – Earclips Crashed Look","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli (1890 – 1973)\u003cbr\u003ePair of white metal ear clips, ‘crashed look’\u003cbr\u003e1950s\u003cbr\u003esigned Schiaparelli\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli was a provocateur who took pleasure in challenging typical notions of dress and form. Witty, elegant and often strikingly surreal, her designs incorporate humour and surprise, inviting the viewer to look and look again. She worked within the confines of traditional tailoring but played with subversive details, extraordinary materials and the imagery of Surrealism to create unique fashion statements, many of which were designed in collaboration with the artists Salvador Dali and Jean Cocteau. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSchiaparelli`s distinctive costume jewellery included a wide range of novelty designs. One of her most directly Surrealist  designs was a 1938 Rhodoid (a newly developed clear plastic) necklace  studded with coloured metallic insects by Clément giving the illusion  that the bugs were crawling directly on the wearer`s skin. During the 1930s her jewellery designs were produced by Schlumberger,  Clemént and Jean-Pierre, who also made up designs for buttons and fasteners. Schlumberger`s jewellery with its inventive combinations of precious  and semi-precious stones proved successful, and at the end of the 1930s,  he left to launch his jewellery business in New York, where he became Tiffany’s main designer. Schiaparelli also offered brooches by Alberto Giacometti, fur-lined metal cuffs by Méret Oppenheim, and pieces by Max Boinet, Lina Baretti, and the writer Elsa Triolet. Compared to her unusual couture 1930s pieces, 1940s and 1950s  Schiaparelli jewellery tended to be more abstract or floral-themed.\u003cspan\u003e[\u003c\/span\u003e54\u003cspan\u003e]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eSchiaparelli’s jewelry in the 1930s showcased her penchant for  bold material choices, such as glass stones, cabochons, dyed pearls, and  iridescent seashells, often assembled in shapes and colors that had not  been seen before. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261523566969,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-elsa-schiaparelli-earclips-crashed-look-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-239-3759-2.jpg?v=1778662612"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-elsa-schiaparelli-earclips-spirals","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Elsa Schiaparelli – Earclips Spirals","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli (1890 – 1973)\u003cbr\u003ePair of white metal ear clips, ‘Spirals’\u003cbr\u003e1950s\u003cbr\u003esigned Schiaparelli\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli was a provocateur who took pleasure in challenging typical notions of dress and form. Witty, elegant and often strikingly surreal, her designs incorporate humour and surprise, inviting the viewer to look and look again. She worked within the confines of traditional tailoring but played with subversive details, extraordinary materials and the imagery of Surrealism to create unique fashion statements, many of which were designed in collaboration with the artists Salvador Dali and Jean Cocteau. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSchiaparelli`s distinctive costume jewellery included a wide range of novelty designs. One of her most directly Surrealist  designs was a 1938 Rhodoid (a newly developed clear plastic) necklace  studded with coloured metallic insects by Clément giving the illusion  that the bugs were crawling directly on the wearer`s skin. During the 1930s her jewellery designs were produced by Schlumberger,  Clemént and Jean-Pierre, who also made up designs for buttons and fasteners. Schlumberger`s jewellery with its inventive combinations of precious  and semi-precious stones proved successful, and at the end of the 1930s,  he left to launch his jewellery business in New York, where he became Tiffany’s main designer. Schiaparelli also offered brooches by Alberto Giacometti, fur-lined metal cuffs by Méret Oppenheim, and pieces by Max Boinet, Lina Baretti, and the writer Elsa Triolet. Compared to her unusual couture 1930s pieces, 1940s and 1950s  Schiaparelli jewellery tended to be more abstract or floral-themed.\u003cspan\u003e[\u003c\/span\u003e54\u003cspan\u003e]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eSchiaparelli’s jewelry in the 1930s showcased her penchant for  bold material choices, such as glass stones, cabochons, dyed pearls, and  iridescent seashells, often assembled in shapes and colors that had not  been seen before. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261523632505,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-elsa-schiaparelli-earclips-spirals-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-799-3760-2.jpg?v=1778662612"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-elsa-schiaparelli-earclips-white-flowers","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Elsa Schiaparelli – Earclips White Flowers","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli (1890 – 1973)\u003cbr\u003ePair of ‘Flower’ ear clips made of white metal and Aurora Borealis stones, \u003cbr\u003e1950s \u003cbr\u003esigned Schiaparelli\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eAurora Borealis stones were invented and patented by Swarovski in 1953. Both Schiaparelli and Dior attempted to acquire the stones exclusively for their fashion houses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli was a provocateur who took pleasure in challenging typical notions of dress and form. Witty, elegant and often strikingly surreal, her designs incorporate humour and surprise, inviting the viewer to look and look again. She worked within the confines of traditional tailoring but played with subversive details, extraordinary materials and the imagery of Surrealism to create unique fashion statements, many of which were designed in collaboration with the artists Salvador Dali and Jean Cocteau. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSchiaparelli`s distinctive costume jewellery included a wide range of novelty designs. One of her most directly Surrealist  designs was a 1938 Rhodoid (a newly developed clear plastic) necklace  studded with coloured metallic insects by Clément giving the illusion  that the bugs were crawling directly on the wearer`s skin. During the 1930s her jewellery designs were produced by Schlumberger,  Clemént and Jean-Pierre, who also made up designs for buttons and fasteners. Schlumberger`s jewellery with its inventive combinations of precious  and semi-precious stones proved successful, and at the end of the 1930s,  he left to launch his jewellery business in New York, where he became Tiffany’s main designer. Schiaparelli also offered brooches by Alberto Giacometti, fur-lined metal cuffs by Méret Oppenheim, and pieces by Max Boinet, Lina Baretti, and the writer Elsa Triolet. Compared to her unusual couture 1930s pieces, 1940s and 1950s  Schiaparelli jewellery tended to be more abstract or floral-themed.\u003cspan\u003e[\u003c\/span\u003e54\u003cspan\u003e]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eSchiaparelli’s jewelry in the 1930s showcased her penchant for  bold material choices, such as glass stones, cabochons, dyed pearls, and  iridescent seashells, often assembled in shapes and colors that had not  been seen before. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261523730809,"sku":null,"price":390.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-elsa-schiaparelli-earclips-white-flowers-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-444-3761-2.jpg?v=1778662612"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-elsa-schiaparelli-necklace-green-cabochons","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Elsa Schiaparelli – Necklace Green Cabochons","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli (1890 – 1973)\u003cbr\u003eWhite metal with green glass cabochons\u003cbr\u003e1950s\u003cbr\u003eunsigned, this is necklace is well documented, also as signed version.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli was a provocateur who took pleasure in challenging typical notions of dress and form. Witty, elegant and often strikingly surreal, her designs incorporate humour and surprise, inviting the viewer to look and look again. She worked within the confines of traditional tailoring but played with subversive details, extraordinary materials and the imagery of Surrealism to create unique fashion statements, many of which were designed in collaboration with the artists Salvador Dali and Jean Cocteau. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSchiaparelli`s distinctive costume jewellery included a wide range of novelty designs. One of her most directly Surrealist  designs was a 1938 Rhodoid (a newly developed clear plastic) necklace  studded with coloured metallic insects by Clément giving the illusion  that the bugs were crawling directly on the wearer`s skin. During the 1930s her jewellery designs were produced by Schlumberger,  Clemént and Jean-Pierre, who also made up designs for buttons and fasteners. Schlumberger`s jewellery with its inventive combinations of precious  and semi-precious stones proved successful, and at the end of the 1930s,  he left to launch his jewellery business in New York, where he became Tiffany’s main designer. Schiaparelli also offered brooches by Alberto Giacometti, fur-lined metal cuffs by Méret Oppenheim, and pieces by Max Boinet, Lina Baretti, and the writer Elsa Triolet. Compared to her unusual couture 1930s pieces, 1940s and 1950s  Schiaparelli jewellery tended to be more abstract or floral-themed.\u003cspan\u003e[\u003c\/span\u003e54\u003cspan\u003e]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eSchiaparelli’s jewelry in the 1930s showcased her penchant for  bold material choices, such as glass stones, cabochons, dyed pearls, and  iridescent seashells, often assembled in shapes and colors that had not  been seen before. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261523763577,"sku":null,"price":440.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-elsa-schiaparelli-necklace-green-cabochons-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-113-3762-2.jpg?v=1778662613"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-fendi-necklace-double-f","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Fendi – Necklace Double F","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eFendi\u003cbr\u003eChoker with double F logo\u003cbr\u003e1980s, Karl Lagerfeld era\u003cbr\u003eeach link signed, with guaranteed authenticity and in original fabric bag\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1965, Karl Lagerfeld was hired by Fendi to modernize their fur line. The fashion editor of \u003cem\u003eThe Independent\u003c\/em\u003e, Alexander Fury, wrote in 2015 that Lagerfeld`s designs for Fendi were innovative and proved groundbreaking within the industry. These included the introduction of less expensive furs such as rabbit and squirrel pelts into high fashion, and launching a ready-to-wear line. He also designed the brand`s double F logo.Lagerfeld remained with Fendi Rome until his death.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbo\u003c\/u\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Karl_Lagerfeld#cite_note-Harpers19-20\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eut V\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cu\u003eintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261523927417,"sku":null,"price":790.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-fendi-necklace-double-f-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-913-3791-2.jpg?v=1778662614"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-giuliano-fratti-necklace","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Giuliano Fratti – Necklace","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eBlack and white collar in rhinestones and black glass beads, signed GM for Giuliano Fratti, Milan\u003cbr\u003e1960s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiuliano Fratti (1906 - 1992), was based in Milan between 1930 and 1940 and began by producing buttons, belts and buckles. During the second world war the company switched to the production of fashion jewellery. \u003cbr\u003eIn 1950 Fratti arrived in New York with a collection of his own creations inspired by his travels to exotic locations and used  \"GM\" within a circle representing Giuliano Milano.  In 1954 he worked for Dior at which time his signature style was gilded metal and glass beads. He was recognised and used by both the Couture Houses of Worth and Chanel and later by Pierre Cardin in the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261524025721,"sku":null,"price":790.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-giuliano-fratti-necklace-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-162-3812-2.jpg?v=1778662616"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-givenchy-sautoir","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Givenchy – Sautoir","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eHubert de Givenchy (1927 – 2018)\u003cbr\u003eLong necklace with pendant ‘G’ for Givenchy\u003cbr\u003eParis\/New York 1977\u003cbr\u003eGold-coloured metal with faux tortoiseshell\u003cbr\u003eSigned.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGivenchy jewelry was produced from the 1970s to the 1990s. During this time, the brand was led by several talented designers, including Hubert de Givenchy, John Galliano, and Alexander McQueen. Each of these designers brought their own unique style to the brand, which is evident in the variety of vintage Givenchy jewelry that is available today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eVintage Givenchy costume jewelry was popular during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. It was often worn by celebrities and fashion icons, such as Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, and Princess Diana.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eVintage Givenchy costume jewelry is characterized by its luxurious materials, intricate craftsmanship, and sophisticated designs. Pieces often feature signature elements of the brand, such as the iconic \"G\" logo, crystal embellishments, and gold-plated hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eToday, vintage Givenchy costume jewelry is still a popular choice for special occasions. It can also be worn for everyday wear, adding a touch of glamour and sophistication to any outfit.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_New_York_Times\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261524386169,"sku":null,"price":390.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-givenchy-sautoir-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-467-3813-2.jpg?v=1778662633"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-guy-laroche-necklace-faun","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Guy Laroche – Necklace Faun","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eGuy Laroche (1921 – 1989)\u003cbr\u003eLong necklace with pendant of a faun (or the shepherd god Pan), white cast metal\u003cbr\u003ecirca 1970\/80\u003cbr\u003esigned Guy Laroche Paris\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaroche was born in La Rochelle to a Tunisian Jewish family, and began his career in millinery. From 1949, Laroche worked for Jean Dessès, eventually becoming his assistant. In 1955, he visited the U.S. to investigate new ready-to-wear manufacturing methods. In 1956 or 1957, he founded a high-fashion atelier at 37 Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eHis first collection was favorably received, and within it he reintroduced vibrant colors such as pink, orange, coral, topaz, and turquoise. His clothes also featured plunging neck and back lines. Traditional elegant color combinations remained a staple in his designs as well. He cited Christian Dior, Cristobal Balenciaga, Jacques Fath and Pierre Balmain as his main influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eKnown as being humble and gracious—as opposed to the aloof nature of most Parisian designers—he designed haute-couture, but practical clothing for women. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIn 1961, he moved to larger quarters in a townhouse at 29 Avenue Montaigne, Paris, opened a boutique there, and introduced his first ready-to-wear collection. In 1966, Laroche launched men`s ready-to-wear, and opened the Guy Laroche Monsieur boutique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worthpoint.com\/worthopedia\/alice-caviness-sterling-silver-2007215366\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261524418937,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-guy-laroche-necklace-faun-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-817-3829-2.jpg?v=1778662634"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-hattie-carnegie-brooch-turtle","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Hattie Carnegie – Brooch Turtle","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eTurtle brooch with shell, signed Hattie Carnegie, 1950s,\u003cbr\u003eglass beads and enamel, famous Carnegie design inspired by Roman Baroque fountains\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHattie Carnegie (March 15, 1886 – February 22, 1956) was a fashion entrepreneur based in New York City from the 1920s to the 1950s. She was born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary, as Henrietta Kanengeiser. By her early 20s, she had taken the surname Carnegie as an homage to Andrew Carnegie, the richest person in the United States at the time\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarnegie’s elegant couture collection and secondary ready-to-wear lines were revolutionary in the sense that they introduced ready-to-wear to the high-end market. She pioneered the ‘head-to-hem’ boutique concept that paved the way for the future success of Ralph Lauren in America. In particular, Hattie Carnegie collection which included fashion jewellery, lingerie, hats and perfume in the range. Stylishly understated, yet elegant and luxurious – as she also corresponded to the American taste in fashion until the late 1920s. The made-to-order department was headed by Pauline Fairfax Potter for about a decade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1925 Hattie Carnegie signed a contract with Isaac Magnin, who allowed her to open stores in Macy’s. Hattie Carnegie designs came to Hollywood attention and appeared later in their productions. Famous designers such as Norman Norell, Pauline Trigere, James Galanos, Ward Bennett and Jean Louis learned the craft from her. Her clients included, among others, Joan Crawford, the Duchess of Windsor and Baroness de Rothschild.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditionally, Carnegie attracted different designers to work, and her jewelry reflects different styles. Flowers, fruits and leaves- or baroque roman fountains - are constantly repeating motifs, but the eastern influence is noticeable in brooches in the form of stylized animals. Her favorite materials in very unusual combinations were enamel, artificial pearls, rock crystal and glass beads. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261524517241,"sku":null,"price":790.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-hattie-carnegie-brooch-turtle-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-130-3833-2.jpg?v=1778662634"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-hattie-carnegie-earclips-catwalk","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Hattie Carnegie – Earclips Catwalk","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eGiant clips by Hattie Carnegie for the catwalk\u003cbr\u003esigned, circa 1950\u003cbr\u003eBrocade and glass, handmade\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely unique pair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHattie Carnegie (March 15, 1886 – February 22, 1956) was a fashion entrepreneur based in New York City from the 1920s to the 1950s. She was born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary, as Henrietta Kanengeiser. By her early 20s, she had taken the surname Carnegie as an homage to Andrew Carnegie, the richest person in the United States at the time\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarnegie’s elegant couture collection and secondary ready-to-wear lines were revolutionary in the sense that they introduced ready-to-wear to the high-end market. She pioneered the ‘head-to-hem’ boutique concept that paved the way for the future success of Ralph Lauren in America. In particular, Hattie Carnegie collection which included fashion jewellery, lingerie, hats and perfume in the range. Stylishly understated, yet elegant and luxurious – as she also corresponded to the American taste in fashion until the late 1920s. The made-to-order department was headed by Pauline Fairfax Potter for about a decade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1925 Hattie Carnegie signed a contract with Isaac Magnin, who allowed her to open stores in Macy’s. Hattie Carnegie designs came to Hollywood attention and appeared later in their productions. Famous designers such as Norman Norell, Pauline Trigere, James Galanos, Ward Bennett and Jean Louis learned the craft from her. Her clients included, among others, Joan Crawford, the Duchess of Windsor and Baroness de Rothschild.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditionally, Carnegie attracted different designers to work, and her jewelry reflects different styles. Flowers, fruits and leaves- or baroque roman fountains - are constantly repeating motifs, but the eastern influence is noticeable in brooches in the form of stylized animals. Her favorite materials in very unusual combinations were enamel, artificial pearls, rock crystal and glass beads. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261524615545,"sku":null,"price":690.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-hattie-carnegie-earclips-catwalk-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-524-3834-2.jpg?v=1778662635"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-hattie-carnegie-pin-unicorn","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Hattie Carnegie – Pin  Unicorn","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eFur pin unicorn with red glass drops\u003cbr\u003esigned HC for Hattie Carnegie.\u003cbr\u003elate 1930s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarnegie used the HC signature in a diamond shape at the very beginning, exclusively before the Second World War. Most of these pieces were made in Paris. Today, they are as rare as they are sought after by collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHattie Carnegie (March 15, 1886 – February 22, 1956) was a fashion entrepreneur based in New York City from the 1920s to the 1950s. She was born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary, as Henrietta Kanengeiser. By her early 20s, she had taken the surname Carnegie as an homage to Andrew Carnegie, the richest person in the United States at the time\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarnegie’s elegant couture collection and secondary ready-to-wear lines were revolutionary in the sense that they introduced ready-to-wear to the high-end market. She pioneered the ‘head-to-hem’ boutique concept that paved the way for the future success of Ralph Lauren in America. In particular, Hattie Carnegie collection which included fashion jewellery, lingerie, hats and perfume in the range. Stylishly understated, yet elegant and luxurious – as she also corresponded to the American taste in fashion until the late 1920s. The made-to-order department was headed by Pauline Fairfax Potter for about a decade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1925 Hattie Carnegie signed a contract with Isaac Magnin, who allowed her to open stores in Macy’s. Hattie Carnegie designs came to Hollywood attention and appeared later in their productions. Famous designers such as Norman Norell, Pauline Trigere, James Galanos, Ward Bennett and Jean Louis learned the craft from her. Her clients included, among others, Joan Crawford, the Duchess of Windsor and Baroness de Rothschild.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditionally, Carnegie attracted different designers to work, and her jewelry reflects different styles. Flowers, fruits and leaves- or baroque roman fountains - are constantly repeating motifs, but the eastern influence is noticeable in brooches in the form of stylized animals. Her favorite materials in very unusual combinations were enamel, artificial pearls, rock crystal and glass beads. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261524681081,"sku":null,"price":990.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-hattie-carnegie-pin-unicorn-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-373-3835-2.jpg?v=1778662636"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-haute-couture-paris-brooch-spiral","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Haute Couture Paris – Brooch Spiral","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eLarge spiral brooch with glass beads\u003cbr\u003eHaute Couture Paris, gold-plated bronze, \u003cbr\u003eunsigned, between 1960 and 1980\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261524746617,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-haute-couture-paris-brooch-spiral-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-278-3836-2.jpg?v=1778662636"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-haute-couture-brooch","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Haute Couture – Brooch","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eTrembler brooch,\u003cbr\u003eHaute Couture Paris\u003cbr\u003eunsigned, 1960s, \u003cbr\u003eengraved and matted metal, Swarovski stones in various shapes\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nettie_Rosenstein#cite_note-libo-2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261524812153,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-haute-couture-brooch-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-976-3837-2.jpg?v=1778662636"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-herve-van-der-straeten-bracelet-waves","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Herve van der Straeten – Bracelet Waves","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eattributed\/ in the style of Hervé van der Straeten (*1965)\u003cbr\u003eHammered bangle, unique piece, unsigned, gold-plated with real gold\u003cbr\u003eEarly 1980s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHervé van der Straeten was introduced to design by his father. He attended the École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts de Paris, where he studied painting. Inspired by his friends in the fashion industry, including Isabel Marant, Christian Lacroix and Thierry Mugler, he began creating costume jewellery for them in 1985. He was also very successful internationally and six years later turned his attention to materials such as wood, marble and various metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe designer has created a wide variety of items in the past, including the bottle for Christian Dior`s J`adore perfume, the cases for Guerlain`s Kiss Kiss lipstick, porcelain for the Bernandaud company in Limoges, furniture for the Paris-based company ILEX and the Excess series for Cristalleries de Saint Louis in Lorraine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eFurniture based on Van der Straten`s designs can be found in the Roger Vivier shoe boutique in Moscow, for example, and can be seen at Harrods in London and Saks Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. He is a supplier to Mobilier National, the French government agency responsible for furnishing French châteaux and public buildings, and counts Steven Spielberg and Madonna among his clients.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Russian_gold\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cu\u003eVintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261524877689,"sku":null,"price":440.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-herve-van-der-straeten-bracelet-waves-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-637-3838-2.jpg?v=1778662637"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-iradj-moini-earclips-tourmaline","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Iradj Moini – Earclips Tourmaline","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eIradj Moini (* 1956)\u003cbr\u003eEar clips with genuine stones, gold-plated metal, tourmalines and citrines, handmade \u003cbr\u003eUnique piece\u003cbr\u003eCa. 1990\u003cbr\u003eSigned Iradj Moini, New York  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIradj Moini is a New York–based jewelry designer with a background in architecture. After fleeing Iran during the revolution in the late 1970s, Iradj Moini studied architecture in Buffalo, New York. By 1989, he was making a name for himself as a jewelry designer in New York City. His claim to fame was developing jewelry for Oscar de la Renta that sold in high-end department stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue. Moini also designed many runway pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eMoini’s jewelry has a worldwide following among collectors. His lines have been featured at Bergdorf Goodman and in many elite boutiques. His jewelry has also been highlighted in several museum exhibits. These include Iris Apfel’s collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Trop exhibit with Barbara Berger at the Louvre in Paris. In fact, several of his pieces are now part of the Louvre’s permanent collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eCollectors often describe jewelry originating in the Moini studio as “over the top.” These oversized pieces are crafted using brass wire with gold or platinum plating and set with semi-precious gemstones and vintage Czech crystals. Moini designs are often inspired by nature, and with them being handmade with unique materials, no two are exactly alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis handmade jewelry is exhibited and collected worldwide. In 2006, his jewelry was on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art as part of Iris Apfel’s collection, and it was featured in an exhibit at the Louvre, where he has three pieces in the permanent collection. Moini was formerly a jewelry designer for Oscar de la Renta, and his jewelry regularly appears in high-fashion magazines. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using g\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worthpoint.com\/worthopedia\/iradj-moini-aquamarine-coral-citrine-239216788\"\u003elass stones, sem\u003c\/a\u003ei-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261527236985,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-iradj-moini-earclips-tourmaline-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-165-3865-2.jpg?v=1778662704"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-jacky-de-g-earclips-heart","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Jacky de G. – Earclips Heart","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eJacky de G.\u003cbr\u003elarge heart-shaped earclips, gold-plated resin casting\u003cbr\u003e1980s\u003cbr\u003esigned Jacky de G., made in France. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJacky de G. produced wearable and popular jewellery for Paris Couture in the 1980s. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDistinguished by its “excessiveness”, French jewelry of the 1980s was influenced by the high fashion of famous couturiers. Bright and bold, traditionally large, these decorations were created for the same brave and bright women who wanted to be noticed. Jean-Paul Gaultier, Laroche, Givenchy, Dior, Lagerfeld, Lacroix – fashion shows of these brands are impossible without the main emphasis – accessories and jewelry.. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmong such designers was an anonymous young jeweler who marked her products Jacky de G. made in France. According to sources, de G may mean belonging to Guy Laroche, Gaultier, or Givenchy. However, the style of these decorations reminiscent of Lacroix or Chanel. Noteworthy, the jewelry marked Jacky de G was produced for a rather short period – mainly in the 1980s. Thus, all products of this brand with its forty-year history, are vintage and highly collectible.\u003cbr\u003eTraditionally, the Jacky de G jewelers used metal of gold, or, less commonly, silver tones coated with yellow matte gold, or enamel. Also, lucite, bakelite, rhinestones, glass beads, sequins and crystals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261527302521,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-jacky-de-g-earclips-heart-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-836-3866-2.jpg?v=1778662705"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-jacky-de-g-earclips-stars","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Jacky de G. – Earclips Stars","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eJacky de G.\u003cbr\u003e Star-shaped earclips with colourful Swarovski stones\u003cbr\u003egold-plated synthetic resin casting, colourful Swarovski stones\u003cbr\u003eca. 1980\u003cbr\u003eunsigned\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJacky de G. produced wearable and popular jewellery for Paris Couture in the 1980s. \u003cbr\u003eDistinguished by its “excessiveness”, French jewelry of the 1980s was influenced by the high fashion of famous couturiers. Bright and bold, traditionally large, these decorations were created for the same brave and bright women who wanted to be noticed. Jean-Paul Gaultier, Laroche, Givenchy, Dior, Lagerfeld, Lacroix – fashion shows of these brands are impossible without the main emphasis – accessories and jewelry.. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmong such designers was an anonymous young jeweler who marked her products Jacky de G. made in France. According to sources, de G may mean belonging to Guy Laroche, Gaultier, or Givenchy. However, the style of these decorations reminiscent of Lacroix or Chanel. Noteworthy, the jewelry marked Jacky de G was produced for a rather short period – mainly in the 1980s. Thus, all products of this brand with its forty-year history, are vintage and highly collectible.\u003cbr\u003eTraditionally, the Jacky de G jewelers used metal of gold, or, less commonly, silver tones coated with yellow matte gold, or enamel. Also, lucite, bakelite, rhinestones, glass beads, sequins and crystals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261527400825,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-jacky-de-g-earclips-stars-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-681-3867-2.jpg?v=1778662705"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-jean-cocteau-brooch-poseidon","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Jean Cocteau – Brooch Poseidon","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003ePoseidon brooch, designed by Jean Cocteau\u003cbr\u003ecirca 1950\u003cbr\u003ebrooch made during Cocteau`s lifetime from engraved and partially gold-plated galalith.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean Cocteau was a multifaceted French artist renowned for his contributions to literature, film, and the visual arts, and he also made significant contributions to jewelry design, primarily through his collaboration with Cartier. Cocteau’s relationship with Cartier began in the early 20th century, and he became known for his poetic reflections on jewelry, likening Louis Cartier to “a subtle magician” who transforms materials into enchanting creations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most notable creations associated with Cocteau is the Trinity Ring, which he inspired. Designed in 1924, this ring features three interlocking bands of rose, white, and yellow gold, symbolizing love, friendship, and fidelity. The simplicity of its design, especially in contrast to the elaborate Art Deco jewelry of the time, helped it become a timeless icon. The ring debuted at the 1925 Paris Exposition and has continued to symbolize enduring relationships across generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean Cocteau and Elsa Schiaparelli shared a creative relationship that bridged the worlds of fashion and art, particularly within the avant-garde movements of the early 20th century. Cocteau, a renowned French poet, playwright, and filmmaker, contributed to Schiaparelli’s fashion creations, showcasing a synergy between literature and haute couture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261527499129,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-jean-cocteau-brooch-poseidon-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-492-3887-2.jpg?v=1778662705"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-jean-paul-gaultier-earclips-pyrit","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Jean-Paul Gaultier – Earclips Pyrit","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eJean Paul Gaultier (*1952)\u003cbr\u003ePair of Haute Couture ear clips, silver-plated metal + genuine pyrite stones\u003cbr\u003eParis, ca. 1980\u003cbr\u003esigned Jean-Paul Gaultier\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e‍Jean Paul Gaultieris a French haute couture and prêt-à-porter fashion designer. He is described as an \"enfant terrible\" of the fashion industry and is known for his unconventional designs with motifs including corsets, marinières, and tin cans. Gaultier founded his eponymous fashion label in 1982, and expanded with a line of fragrances in 1993. He was the creative director for French luxury house Hermès from 2003 to 2010, and retired following his 50th-anniversary haute couture show during Paris Fashion Week in January 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eAs a costume designer, Gaultier created Madonna`s cone bra for the 1990 Blond Ambition World Tour, and the costumes for the movies \u003cem\u003eThe City of Lost Children\u003c\/em\u003e (1995), \u003cem\u003eThe Fifth Element\u003c\/em\u003e (1997), \u003cem\u003eBad Education\u003c\/em\u003e (2004) and \u003cem\u003eThe Skin I Live In\u003c\/em\u003e (2011).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261527630201,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-jean-paul-gaultier-earclips-pyrit-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-353-3888-2.jpg?v=1778662706"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-joseff-of-hollywood-bracelet","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Joseff of Hollywood – Bracelet","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eJoseff of Hollywood (1905 – 1948)\u003cbr\u003e3-row chain bracelet\u003cbr\u003e1930s\/1940s\u003cbr\u003esign. Early signature\u003cbr\u003eSpecial matte alloy, the composition of which Joseff, who died in a plane crash, took with him to his grave.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoseff of Hollywood was founded by Eugene Joseff.The firm was particularly noted for creating costume jewelry for many of the biggest films and movie stars of the 1930s and 1940s, including Shirley Temple in \u003cem\u003eThe Little Princess\u003c\/em\u003e, Vivien Leigh in \u003cem\u003eGone with the Wind\u003c\/em\u003e and Elizabeth Taylor in \u003cem\u003eCleopatra\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eMuch of the jewelry seen in the movies was rented to studios, rather than being sold outright. For example, the bracelets and necklace worn by Marilyn Monroe in \"Diamonds Are a Girl`s Best Friend\" were made by Joseff`s and rented to the studio.Many were designed for film studios out of a copper–gold alloy called Russian gold (rose gold), which was less reflective than polished gold and therefore not as likely to create unwanted reflections under studio lighting conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eJoseff was instrumental in convincing film studios in the 1930s to use more costumes appropriate to the historial period, including jewelry that was historically relevant\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Russian_gold\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cu\u003eVintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261527695737,"sku":null,"price":990.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-joseff-of-hollywood-bracelet-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-30-3889-2.jpg?v=1778662707"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-kalinger-earclips-balls","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Kalinger – Earclips Balls","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eKalinger\u003cbr\u003ePair of large gold-colored, ornamental ear clips. Can also be worn with pierced ears.\u003cbr\u003eParis, late 1980s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe history of the Kalinger costume jewelry brand began in October 1986, with a small workshop founded by the couple Catherine and Laurent Martinez. Their family business – small boutique appeared at 28 rue des Archives, in the Le Marais district of Paris. Soon Kalinger became an existential producer of runway jewelry for the Paris Haute Couture Shows.\u003cbr\u003eThe designers created the jewelry in a typical French style. In particular, massive appearance, large size, Byzantine inspiration, a combination of plastic, glass and metal with the effect of “crumpled” gold and gilding. Also, the designers used large stones of unusual shape imitating precious stones – “rubies”, “emeralds” and “sapphires”.\u003cbr\u003eLovers and collectors of vintage jewelry cannot remain indifferent to the extraordinary beauty of brooches, bracelets, earrings and rings created by Kalinger designers in the 1980s. Hand-crafted haute couture jewelry, striking, eye-catching designs combined with high quality materials and workmanship make these jpieces highly collectible.\u003cbr\u003eThe Parisian jewelry brand Kalinger ceased to exist in 1997.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/BillyBoy*#cite_note-rts-union-5\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbo\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cu\u003eut Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261527761273,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-kalinger-earclips-balls-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-365-3919-2.jpg?v=1778662707"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-kenneth-jay-lane-brooch-unicorn","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Kenneth Jay Lane - Brooch Unicorn","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eKenneth Jay Lane  (1932 – 2017)\u003cbr\u003eUnicorn Brooch\u003cbr\u003e1960s\u003cbr\u003eunsigned\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKenneth Jay Lane was a member of the New York art staff on \u003cem\u003eVogue\u003c\/em\u003e, before going on to design footwear for Delman Shoes between 1956–58 and for the New York branch of Christian Dior from 1958–63, where he trained under Roger Vivier.Lane was also one of the subjects of Andy Warhol`s \u003cem\u003eScreen Tests\u003c\/em\u003e (where, in a film taken in 1966, he represented \"high fashion\").\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eLane started designing jewelry and launched his business in 1963 while producing bejeweled footwear for Dior and Arnold Scaasi.He first came to public attention after Jo Hughes, a fashion industry insider, showed some of his designs to Wallis, Duchess of Windsor, who bought several pieces and recommended him to her friends.As both costume jewelry and society reporting  were popular at the time, press reports of this incident launched  Lane`s business. His talent at copying high end jewelry from a quick  glimpse proved popular, his clients proudly wearing the faux pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eJacqueline Kennedy  was among those who commissioned fake jewels from Lane in order to  enable her to wear them more freely while keeping the valuable originals  in a safe. Kenneth Jay Lane’s illustrious clientele also included Princess Diana, Nancy Reagan, Princess Margaret, Greta Garbo, Babe Paley, Naty Abascal and Nan Kempner. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIn addition to his American establishment, Lane had boutiques in London and Paris.He created designs for Elizabeth Taylor, Diana Vreeland, and Audrey Hepburn, among many other high-profile clients.More recently in 2011, Britney Spears and Nicole Richie were seen wearing Lane jewelry.  The Duchess of Windsor was rumoured to have been buried wearing one of his belts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eKenneth Jay Lane`s designs continue to attract modern celebrities. Notable figures such as Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, and Katy Perry have incorporated Lane`s creations into their distinctive styles.  Other famous names, including Madonna or Sarah Jessica Parker have also been spotted wearing Lane`s jewelry. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261527826809,"sku":null,"price":390.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-kenneth-jay-lane-brooch-unicorn-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-337-3936-2.jpg?v=1778662708"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-kenneth-jay-lane-set-bow","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Kenneth Jay Lane – Set Bow","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eKenneth Jay Lane  (1932 – 2017)\u003cbr\u003eSet comprising necklace with pendant that can also be worn as a brooch + ear clip\u003cbr\u003eTurquoise bows\u003cbr\u003eall pieces signed KJL for Kenneth Jay Lane,\u003cbr\u003ecirca 1970s\u003cbr\u003eOnly available as a set\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKenneth Jay Lane was a member of the New York art staff on \u003cem\u003eVogue\u003c\/em\u003e, before going on to design footwear for Delman Shoes between 1956–58 and for the New York branch of Christian Dior from 1958–63, where he trained under Roger Vivier. Lane was also one of the subjects of Andy Warhol`s \u003cem\u003eScreen Tests\u003c\/em\u003e (where, in a film taken in 1966, he represented \"high fashion\").\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eLane started designing jewelry and launched his business in 1963 while producing bejeweled footwear for Dior and Arnold Scaasi. He first came to public attention after Jo Hughes, a fashion industry insider, showed some of his designs to Wallis, Duchess of Windsor, who bought several pieces and recommended him to her friends. As both costume jewelry and society reporting were popular at the time, press reports of this incident launched Lane`s business. His talent at copying high end jewelry from a quick glimpse proved popular, his clients proudly wearing the faux pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eJacqueline Kennedy was among those who commissioned fake jewels from Lane in order to enable her to wear them more freely while keeping the valuable originals in a safe. Kenneth Jay Lane’s illustrious clientele also included Princess Diana, Nancy Reagan, Princess Margaret, Greta Garbo, Babe Paley, Naty Abascal and Nan Kempner. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIn addition to his American establishment, Lane had boutiques in London and Paris. He created designs for Elizabeth Taylor, Diana Vreeland, and Audrey Hepburn, among many other high-profile clients. More recently in 2011, Britney Spears and Nicole Richie were seen wearing Lane jewelry. The Duchess of Windsor was rumoured to have been buried wearing one of his belts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eKenneth Jay Lane`s designs continue to attract modern celebrities. Notable figures such as Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, and Katy Perry have incorporated Lane`s creations into their distinctive styles. Other famous names, including Madonna or Sarah Jessica Parker have also been spotted wearing Lane`s jewelry. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261527859577,"sku":null,"price":520.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-kenneth-jay-lane-set-bow-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-930-3937-2.jpg?v=1778662708"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-kramer-of-ny-set-necklace-and-earclips","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Kramer of NY – Set Necklace and Earclips","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eNecklace and earclip set, all pieces signed Kramer of New York, 1950s\u003cbr\u003eorange glass stones covered with black mesh + rhinestones. \u003cbr\u003eDuring this period, Kramer also manufactured American jewellery for Dior under licence.\u003cbr\u003eOnly available as a set.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKramer of New York was a well-known American costume jewelry company that operated from the 1940s to the 1970s. The company was founded by Louis Kramer in New York City and was known for its high-quality and stylish designs. The jewelry collections  of Kramer of New York included a wide range of pieces, such as necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and brooches. The brand`s signature style was characterized by its use of high-quality materials, including rhinestones, glass beads, and faux pearls, as well as its intricate designs and attention to detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of Kramer of New York`s most notable collections was its parures, which consisted of matching sets of jewelry that included a necklace, bracelet, earrings, and sometimes a brooch. These parures were often sold in department stores and were popular with women who wanted to accessorize their outfits with coordinated jewelry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKramer of New York`s jewelry was popular with celebrities and was often seen on movie stars in Hollywood films. The brand`s designs were also featured in fashion magazines and were highly sought after by collectors of vintage costume jewelry. Overall, Kramer of New York was a prominent American costume jewelry brand known for its high-quality and stylish designs. Although the company is no longer in operation, its jewelry remains highly sought after by collectors and fashion enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261528580473,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-kramer-of-ny-set-necklace-and-earclips-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-911-3969-2.jpg?v=1778662725"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-lanvin-brooch-lucky-beetle","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Lanvin – Brooch Lucky Beetle","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eLanvin\u003cbr\u003eLucky beetle brooch, gold-plated metal, coloured rhinestones\u003cbr\u003eParis, circa 1980                    \u003cbr\u003esigned LANVIN\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanvin Fashion House, which is the oldest fashion house still in operation, originated as a small hat shop. Founded in Paris in 1889 by 22-year-old milliner Jeanne Lanvin, her small business sooned turned into one of France’s premier couture houses with her skillful evocation of classic femininity. In the beginning stages, it was Lanvin alone, and with the birth of her daughter, the business saw new heights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarguerite, Jeanne’s daughter, was the object of Jeanne`s creative inspiration. The logo of Lanvin was actually inspired by a photo taken for Jeanne and her daughter as they attended a ball in matching outfits. The dedicated mother would use luxurious fabrics to design her daughter the wardrobe of every little girl’s dreams. The elegant style of Marguerite was quickly noticed by other wealthy mothers, who wanted the same for their daughters, and later became customers of the Lanvin fashion house. This unexpected development caught the eye of the savvy business woman, and in 1908 she opened up and dedicated a whole section of her store for children’s clothing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1909, Lanvin became a part of the Syndicat de la Couture, formalizing her status as a couturière, and expanding the company’s influence. In 1923, the Lanvin House acquired a dye factory in Nanterre. In the 1920s, Lanvin established shops devoted to not only clothes of high fashion, but also home decor, menswear, furs and lingerie. A rather notable expansion of Lanvin’s at the time would be the creation of Lanvin Parfums SA, created in 1924. Later the brand would introduce their signature fragrance, Arpège, in 1927, named so after the musical sense the smell was said to invoke. The perfume is also said to have been inspired by the sound of Lanvin’s daughter practicing her scales on the piano (Marguerite later became an opera singer).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eLanvin’s focus on quality and style doesn’t only pertain to their furniture, fashion, and fragrance departments, but to their jewelry as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261528678777,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-lanvin-brooch-lucky-beetle-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-770-3970-2.jpg?v=1778662724"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-laura-biagotti-chain-piece","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Laura Biagotti – Chain Piece","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eLaura Biagotti ( 1943 – 2017)\u003cbr\u003ePair of gold-colored earclips in the shape of a chain piece\u003cbr\u003eMilano, 1980\u003cbr\u003eon original plate, unworn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaura Biagiotti was one of the most famous Italian fashion designers, known for her extraordinary creations. She was born in Rome in 1943 and studied archaeology before turning to fashion. She began her career as an assistant to her mother, who ran a tailor’s workshop, and designed her first own collection in 1972. Since then she has left her mark on the world of fashion with her elegant and feminine style, often inspired by Roman culture and art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaura Biagiotti was a pioneer in many fields. She was the first Italian designer to hold a fashion show in China in 1988. She was also the first designer to receive the Prix Femmes d’Europe, in 2001, for her contribution to promoting women’s participation in the development of Europe. She was best known for her use of cashmere. She made cashmere a luxurious and versatile material for women’s fashion and experimented with different colors, patterns and shapes. She created iconic garments such as the v-neck cashmere sweater, the belted cashmere coat, and the cashmere suit with pants or skirt. \u003cbr\u003eApart from her luxurious cashmere wear, Biagotti also designed perfumes, jewelry, accessories and home textiles under her brand name.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/BillyBoy*#cite_note-rts-union-5\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbo\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cu\u003eut Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261528744313,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-laura-biagotti-chain-piece-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-81-3971-2.jpg?v=1778662725"},{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-laura-biagotti-earclips-bretzel","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Laura Biagotti – Earclips Bretzel","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eLaura Biagotti ( 1943 – 2017)\u003cbr\u003eBretzel\u003cbr\u003eMilano, 1980\u003cbr\u003eon original plate, unworn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaura Biagiotti was one of the most famous Italian fashion designers, known for her extraordinary creations. She was born in Rome in 1943 and studied archaeology before turning to fashion. She began her career as an assistant to her mother, who ran a tailor’s workshop, and designed her first own collection in 1972. Since then she has left her mark on the world of fashion with her elegant and feminine style, often inspired by Roman culture and art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaura Biagiotti was a pioneer in many fields. She was the first Italian designer to hold a fashion show in China in 1988. She was also the first designer to receive the Prix Femmes d’Europe, in 2001, for her contribution to promoting women’s participation in the development of Europe. She was best known for her use of cashmere. She made cashmere a luxurious and versatile material for women’s fashion and experimented with different colors, patterns and shapes. She created iconic garments such as the v-neck cashmere sweater, the belted cashmere coat, and the cashmere suit with pants or skirt. \u003cbr\u003eApart from her luxurious cashmere wear, Biagotti also designed perfumes, jewelry, accessories and home textiles under her brand name.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/BillyBoy*#cite_note-rts-union-5\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbo\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cu\u003eut Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. 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