This brooch is 3 3/4" x 2 3/4" . It is hallmarked Thelma Deutsch in an oval cartouche.<
Reference: Masterpieces of Costume Jewelry by Ball and Torem, p 196.
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This brooch is gold plated in two different tones and with blue-cut stones, depicts the face of a woman. It is hallmarked sterling.
This brooch was figured in "WWD", June 26, 1942, which said that: " A small collection of exotically styled sterling silver jewelry, chiefly big pins was being introduced by Evans Case Co."
Ref: A Tribute to America, Costume Jewelry 1935-1950, by Carla Ginelli Bruinalti and robert Brunialti, Edita, January 2002 page 226.
REF: WSarman's Costume Jewelry Figurals, Identification and Price Guide, by Kathy Flood, Krause Publications, 2007 P. 106
It is a dramatic gold tone dragon with pave set rhinestones in varaious colors.
Cyvra Jewelers of topanga ( Cy & Vero Wood) teamed with Oleg Cassini to create a unique line of high fashion jewelry. It is hallmarked with Cyrva and 1964. Very detailed.
This dragon is 2" square. Fantastic condition.
The Hollycraft Jewelry name
The Hollywood Jewelry Manufacturing Company started using the Hollycraft name in 1948, perhaps because of customer confusion between Hollywood Jewelry Manufacturing’s jewelry and jewelry produced by Joseph of Hollywood. Hanging tags with Hollycraft on one side and “Created by Hollywood Jewelry Mfg. New York” on the flip side originated during that same year.
Hollycraft costume jewelry of the 1950s
The heyday for many Hollycraft collectors is jewelry produced during the 1950s. For one thing, Hollywood Jewelry Manufacturing started marking dates on Hollycraft costume jewelry around 1950, making the jewelry easier to identify. In fact, because of the dating process, and the addition the © sign to Hollycraft costume jewelry after 1955, many collectors choose to collect Hollycraft vintage jewelry by the year.
The look of Hollycraft vintage jewelry
There are two interlocking Hollycraft jewelry signatures to look for. First, Hollycraft vintage jewelry is prized for its beautiful designs using rich, pastel-colored rhinestones. Some designs used a single color, while others used several sparkly colors.
The Hollycraft Jewelry name
The Hollywood Jewelry Manufacturing Company started using the Hollycraft name in 1948, perhaps because of customer confusion between Hollywood Jewelry Manufacturing’s jewelry and jewelry produced by Joseph of Hollywood. Hanging tags with Hollycraft on one side and “Created by Hollywood Jewelry Mfg. New York” on the flip side originated during that same year.
Hollycraft costume jewelry of the 1950s
The heyday for many Hollycraft collectors is jewelry produced during the 1950s. For one thing, Hollywood Jewelry Manufacturing started marking dates on Hollycraft costume jewelry around 1950, making the jewelry easier to identify. In fact, because of the dating process, and the addition the © sign to Hollycraft costume jewelry after 1955, many collectors choose to collect Hollycraft vintage jewelry by the year.
The look of Hollycraft vintage jewelry
There are two interlocking Hollycraft jewelry signatures to look for. First, Hollycraft vintage jewelry is prized for its beautiful designs using rich, pastel-colored rhinestones. Some designs used a single color, while others used several sparkly colors.
TP-102 925 Mexico sterling is a mark of Matilde Eugenia Poulat and her nephew Richardo Salas ( an heir to Matilde's art).
Matl- Matilde Eugenia Poulat first started "Matl" in 1934 and continued designing some the most collectible Taxco silver until her death in 1960. Her designs for jewelry and religious figures were part of the new cultural vision among Mexico's intellectuals after the Revolution when they sought a new Mexican aesthetic. All Matl designs were executed by accomplished silversmiths under her exacting direction. After her death, her nephew, Ricardo Salas, continued the Matl-Salas line until her death in 2006.
The broach measures 2 1/2” across and 1 ¼” deep. It is in excellent vintage condition with some slight plating wear and guaranteed vintage.
His items are rare because he only produced jewelry between 1935-1943 and was killed in WWII.
The broach measures 2 1/2” across and 1 ¼” deep. It is in excellent vintage condition with some slight plating wear and guaranteed vintage.
His items are rare because he only produced jewelry between 1935-1943 and was killed in WWII.
