As you can see by the patent below, this duette was designed by Gene Verrechio and patented in 1941. Pat # for the duette is Des. 126,490 and for the clip #1798867.
Coro invented the "Duette" in the 1930s. An ingenious invention. The design involves two pin clips that fit together, joined by a mechanism at the back, so they can be worn together as a single brooch. Or, you can take them apart, and wear them separately.
Reference: Fun Jewelry by Nancy Schiffer. p142.
Reference: American Costume Jewelry by Brunialti & Brunialti, p. 57,58
Sprites are derived from European folklore and are mythical creatures. This is a water sprite known to breath air and water. They have the ability to fly. Her wings, tutu, and specter are studded with clear rhinestones. Her face has an oval ruby glass stone. Her longs legs and arms are also very much Murray Slater. She is gold plated over metal usually sterling although this one is unmarked. It is 3 1/2" x 2 1/4" . Circa 1940.
Reference: American Costume Jewelry, Brunialti & Brunialti v2 p. 71 add from hammacher Schlemmer as advertised in Mademoiselle, December of 1937.
Blood stone is Plasma with red sports of iron oxide. Plasma is dark green, opaque chalcedonly quartz with the color coming from the chlorite.
If any one has more information with regard to this item I would appreciate your sending to me. It is not Trifari because their is virtually no unsigned Trifari from this time frame. Trifari's adds state that jewelry they make is not authentic unless it is stamped "Trifari" with the possible exception of the early 1930s.**This information was provided by legallyblond8016, a major Trifari collector.
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This bracelet is 1 3/4" wide, 7" in circumference with a diameter of 2 1/8".
Ref: Fabulous, Kenneth Jay Lane Jewelry and accessories by Nancy N. Schiffer 2007, page 203
It is in excellent vintage condition. Circa 1941 It is 2" x 1"
Ref: Collectors Guide to Costume Jewelry by Tolkein & Wilkinson, p 75. Ref: Costume Jewelry (Confident Collector) by Harrice Miller p. 156.157 Ref: 20th Century Costume Jewelry by A Gordon, p. 177 Ref: American Costume Jewelry- Art and Industry by Brunialti, 2008 Vol 2. p 97
This brooch is unsigned. The cartouche with the name is missing or never put on . DeNicola figural brooches often have the star which is the difining characteristic of the designer in this series of 12 brooches. I have seen this item listed as hight as $750.00
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.
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.
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.
The brooch is 2 1/2" x 1 1/2".
Karu jewelry was produced by Kaufman & Rederman of New York.
Gorgeous and phenomenal. Super condition. It is hallmarked Sandor & Co.
It is 4 3/8" tall by 2 7/8" wide. Reference : Masterpieces of costume Jewelry, Dubbs Ball and Dorothy Hehl Torem, Schiffer, 1996 page 138 - Vaue $450-$600.00
It is 2 1/16" tall by 1.5" wide.
Ref: Brunialit, American Costume Jewelry- Art & Industry ( 2008) vol 2, pa 24, dating the series using stones from Oval Mfg Co., advertised by them in Jeweler's Circular Keystone in 1945, mentioning the camel.
Ref: Tolkein & Wilkinson Collectors Guide of Costume jewelry, Firefly Book, 1997 page 75.
Ref: American Costume Jewelry Art & Industry 1935-1950 by Carla Brunialti & Roberto Brunialti, Schiffer 2008 page 97
These were also made by Kramer with a value of $275.00-$375.00
Ref: Collecting Costume Jewelry 101, The basics of startling, building, and upgrading identification and value guide by Julia C. Carrol p. 308
Ref: Pictorial Guide to Costume Jewelry identification and Values by Ariel Bloom, Collector Books, 2008 page 160
Classic American Costume Jewelry by Jacqueline Rehmann V2. p 119, Collector Books 2011
These were also made by Kramer with a value of $275.00-$375.00
Ref: Collecting Costume Jewelry 101, The basics of startling, building, and upgrading identification and value guide by Julia C. Carrol p. 308
Ref: Pictorial Guide to Costume Jewelry identification and Values by Ariel Bloom, Collector Books, 2008 page 160
Classic American Costume Jewelry by Jacqueline Rehmann V2. p 119, Collector Books 2011
Value is $399.00- $700.00 in the past.
This heron brooch is finished in heavy gold plated metal. The head and middle body are made of a colored textured thermoplastic. The wings are white enamel with clear crystal rhinestones. He has a green eye.
The item is 3" long by 1" wide. It is in excellent condition.
Ref: Classic American Costume Jewelry, V2 p 21 by Jackqueline Rehmann,Collector Books 2011
Ref: Pictorial Guide to Costume Jewelry Identification and values by Ariel Bloom,Collector Books, 2008 page 52. and
Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collections has this necklace in green without earrings. http://www.shoplatitude.com/1960-juliana-necklace.html CAROLE TANENBAUM VINTAGE, 1960 Juliana Diamante Bib Necklace, $895 Description Take an evening dress to stunning new heights with this opulent clear and emerald green diamante bib necklace from New York-born Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection. With a flowing waterfall effect of marquis-shaped stones, this piece is the only accessory your ensemble will ever need. Juliana Necklace shown here in Emerald Green and Clear Rhinestone. Circa 1960. CAROLE TANENBAUM VINTAGE, STATEMENT NECKLACES,
Toucans are the Brazilian symbol for the Amazon Forest where they reside. They are predators and hunters sand have astounding eye-site to see small prey through the dense leaf canopy of the jungle. The pin is 3" tall x 1 3/4" wide.
Toucans are the Brazilian symbol for the Amazon Forest where they reside. They are predators and hunters sand have astounding eye-site to see small prey through the dense leaf canopy of the jungle. The pin is 3" tall x 1 3/4" wide.
The matching clip on earrings are 15/16" in diameter.
These items are in excellent condition.
