Jewelry History

A collection of research articles by Melinda Lewis, author of The Napier Co.: Defining 20th Century American Costume Jewelry. The Jewelry Stylist is proud to present jewelry articles and history revisited by countless hours of research.

April 28, 2018

Novelty Jewelry: Fishbowl Earrings by Carol Creations (Mack Henfield and Sons)

Novelty Jewelry: Fishbowl Earrings by Carol Creations (Mack Henfield and Sons) Each decade has its own quirky fad of novelty jewelry that retailers used to drive traffic to their stores. One such fad dubbed as, […]
April 28, 2018

Italian Mosaic Pins – Costume Jewelry For the Tourist Trade

Mosaic work is an ancient art, and “contemporary” mosaic pins, bracelets, and necklaces have been in favor for more than a century.   Fashion trade magazines dating back to 1915 note their importance in fashion […]
April 22, 2018

The “DesertGem” Charm Bracelet

The “DesertGem” Charm Bracelet I think every jewelry dealer who has purchased estate jewelry has one time or another come across these stone charm bracelets; They have always been, IMHO, the ugly step-child of costume […]
December 21, 2016

What does a Novelty Bead and Coro have Synonymous with each Other—Cohn and Rosenberger.

  What does a Novelty Bead and Coro have Synonymous with each Other—Cohn and Rosenberger.   For collectors and jewelry historians of vintage costume jewelry, we tend to think of the name, “Coro” to be […]
December 18, 2016

Judith Hendler Jewelry, Facts, Jewelry Styles, Contemporary Classics

For the wearer and collectors of both vintage Judith Hendler jewelry and her new “Contemporary Classics” line, here are some fun facts about her creations. FUN HISTORICAL FACTS • Designing  for 39 years (as of […]
November 26, 2016

The Arty Woman of the 1920s

The Arty Woman: Vogue 1927 The Arty Girl of the 1920s would perhaps have aged gracefully to be a lovely lady of today’s “Advance Style.” She was highly confident, self-expressive, maybe excessive in adornment, but […]
August 30, 2016

Now and Then: Judith Hendler Jewelry

Thirty-nine years ago,  the jewelry designed by Judith Hendler  (Acri-Gems) was considered très chic and avant-garde. Then, as now, bestowed the name, “Queen of Acrylic,” her jewelry designs are the perfect accessory for the Fall […]
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