August 9, 2023
Magnetic earrings were popular from at least 1957 (possibly earlier) into the 1960s and later in the late 1970s. Coro was not the only manufacturer of these novelty earrings with a patent infringement case cited […]
June 6, 2023
Lapel whimsies, a unique category of collectible costume jewelry, have garnered a significant following. But what are “whimsies?” Simply put, they are figurals—A term that Longcraft of Thomas Long Company used to describe its various […]
May 27, 2023
The Lovely c. 1970s Castlecliff tulip brooch is a captivating piece of jewelry that combines intricate design elements with a unique aesthetic. Its clever juxtaposition of symbolism and utilitarian-inspired design makes it a true standout. […]
October 17, 2022
Coordinate Jewelry Sets Popularized in 1946 In 1946, coordinated sets were quite desired by consumers. Sellers of jewelry anticipated high sell rates of coordinated necklace and bracelet sets, particularly for Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. […]
April 25, 2022
Jewelry by Nettie Rosenstein: The First Year Nettie Rosenstein was one of the nation’s foremost fashion designers during the 1930s-1940s. The twenty-year-old business had been a leader in women’s fashion since its opening in 1931. […]
April 11, 2022
Throughout the decades, color trends have been documented in fashion jewelry. White has been a staple for decades and has found its way into casual and fancy jewelry lines. It has been designed for daytime, […]
April 9, 2022
In 1952, Marvella introduced a new series of pins to promote the popular look of enamel floral motifs. One of the most popular designs within this series was its “poodle” pin. The design featured gold-tone […]
January 10, 2022
When we study costume jewelry and discuss the metal shortages brought on by WWII, we often fail to recognize that the jewelry industry in the early 1950s also experienced metal shortages brought on by the […]
January 1, 2022
This is an exciting topic. Did Henkel & Grosse manufacture jewelry for Schiaparelli? Recently, I commenced research studying Henkel & Grosse and have been obtaining ads for Grosse. Henkel & Grosse, the parent firm of […]