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SARAH COVENTRY GRANADA

$36.00

Sarah Coventry Granada line antiqued gold tone faux multi color stone bracelet Sarah Coventry, Granada, antiqued gold tone faux multi color stone bracelet, back

SARAH COVENTRY AURORA SWIRL

$39.00

About Sarah Coventry

Founded in 1949 by Charles Stuart, who named his costume-jewelry company after his granddaughter, Sarah Coventry did not follow the Coro, Trifari, or Miriam Haskell practice of producing the work of a strong in-house designer. Instead, Stuart purchased designs from freelancers, then hired firms such as DeLizza and Elster, whose house brand was Juliana, to create its chokers, necklaces, brooches, earrings, and bracelets.

Also unlike its competitors, Sarah Coventry did not focus on getting prime counter space in department stores or selling its wares to Hollywood movie stars. Stuart’s approach was more grassroots, using house parties (a la Tupperware and Avon) to get people talking about his affordable jewelry. He also gave his costume jewelry away to contestants on game shows and at beauty pageants. The word of mouth that resulted from this marketing strategy made Sarah Coventry one of the most popular jewelry brands of the mid-20th century. Sarah Coventry was sold in 1984 after filing for bankruptcy and it completely ceased production in 2008.

Sarah Coventry, Aurora Swirl gold tone bracelet Sarah Coventry, Aurora Swirl gold tone bracelet, back Sarah Coventry Aurora Swirl line gold tone bracelet Coro Pegasus gold tone bows pattern bracelet Coro Pegasus gold tone bows pattern bracelet, back

PEGASUS CORO RIBBON DESIGN BRACELET

$35.00

Coro hearts and rhinestones goldtone bracelet Coro hearts and rhinestones goldtone bracelet, back

CORO HEARTS AND RHINESTONES BRACELET

$49.00

silver-tone white thermoset leaves bracelet silver-tone white thermoset leaves bracelet back silver-tone white thermoset leaves bracelet, detail

WHITE THERMOSET LEAVES BRACELET

$38.00

silver-tone white thermoset leaves bracelet unsigned, detail

COOL AURORA BOREALIS SILVER-TONE BRACELET

$29.00

silver-tone blue aurora boralis rhinestones bracelet silver-tone blue aurora boralis rhinestones bracelet detail silver-tone aurora boralis rhinestones bracelet detail silver-tone blue aurora boralis bracelet detail

About CORO

Coro, a partnership between Emanuel Cohn (the "Co") and Carl Rosenberg (the "ro"), began producing jewelry in New York circa 1901 and continued through the 1970s under the marks Coro, Coro Craft (later Corocraft 1937), and Vendome (1944), among others. Although Vendome was the company's high-end line, some of the most sought-after pieces today are the Coro pieces, especially the Duettes, the company produced in the 1930s and 1940s. Coro’s success lasted through the mid-1950s, when it sold the American assets to Richton International Corp. of New York. The American branch of the company folded in 1979; the branch in Canada lasted through the 1990s.

Coro Pegasus silver tone leaf bracelet Coro Pegasus silver tone leaf bracelet, clasp detail

CORO PEGASUS LEAF BRACELET

$48.00

shells faux pearls goldtone bracelet shells faux pearls goldtone bracelet, back This whimsical, fun shells and faux pearls gold-tone bracelet is in outstanding condition with 5 links and a fold over clasp.  Designer: unsigned beauty Circa: unknown Condition: excellent Size: 7.75" long, 1” wide click on thumbnails to enlarge

SHELLS AND PEARLS BRACELET

$45.00

Trifari gold tone and rhinestones bracelet Trifari gold tone and rhinestones bracelet, back Lisner, faux pearls and blue stones silver tone bracelet Lisner, faux pearls and blue stones silver tone bracelet, detail Lisner, faux pearls and blue stones silver tone bracelet, back

LISNER FAUX PEARLS AND BLUE STONES BRACELET

$45.00

Gorgeous Trifari gold-tone and rhinestones bracelet with a narrow fold over clasp.This bracelet is in perfect condition.  Designer: Trifari Circa: mid 20th century Condition: excellent Size: 1.75" wide, 1/2” high

TRIFARI RHINESTONES BRACELET

$45.00

About Trifari

Since the 1920s, Trifari has been one of the most respected and admired producers of costume jewelry in the United States. Founded in the 1910s by Gustavo Trifari, the Italian-immigrant son of a Napoli goldsmith, the company has designed jewelry that’s been worn by countless high-profile clients, from Mamie Eisenhower to Madonna. In 1994, Trifari became part of the Monet Group, which was acquired by Liz Claiborne in 2000.

Goldette style, goldtone charm bracelet Goldette style goldtone charm bracelet, back Whimsical Goldette style, gold-tone charm bracelet with bee, flowers, snake and a fold over clasp. It is 7.75” long and in excellent condition.  Designer: unsigned beauty Circa: unknown Condition: excellent Size: 7.75" long click on thumbnails to enlarge

GOLDETTE STYLE CHARM BRACELET

$32.00

gold-tone chunky wide bracelet

GOLD TONE WIDE BRACELET

$35.00

gold-tone chunky and wide bracelet, detail gold-tone chunky and wide bracelet, back detail gold-tone chunky wide bracelet, clasp detail gold-tone aurora borealis bracelet unmarked

GOLD-TONE AURORA BOREALIS BRACELET

$36.00

gold-tone aurora borealis bracelet unmarked, detail gold-tone aurora borealis bracelet unmarked, clasp detail gold-tone aurora borealis bracelet unmarked, back

About Lisner

For nearly 30 years after its 1904 founding, Lisner imported and sold Elsa Schiaparelli's Parisian jewelry in the United States. In the '30s, the company achieved a higher profile by finally selling its own designs that employed Dupont's new colored acrylic plastic called Lucite, as well as clear and colored rhinestones (particularly aurora borealis) and lava stones, as well as chromed, silver-plated, and black japanned metal.

Napier gold-tone enamel bracelet Napier gold-tone enamel bracelet, back

NAPIER ENAMEL & GOLD BRACELET

$32.00

About Napier

Though the history of Napier goes back to the late 19th-century, when the E. A. Bliss company made silverware, as well as gilt and silverplate jewelry, the word Napier was not associated with costume jewelry until the 1920s. If you’re intrigued, continue reading…


Kramer silver tone bracelet with rhinestones and black and white thermoset Kramer silver tone bracelet with rhinestones and black and white thermoset, back Kramer silver tone bracelet with rhinestones and black and white thermoset, detail

KRAMER RHINESTONES AND THERMOSET BRACELET

$69.00

Weiss silver tone bracelet with marquise chrystal rhinestones Weiss silver tone bracelet with marquise chrystal rhinestones, back Weiss silver tone bracelet with marquise chrystal rhinestones, clasp

WEISS RHINESTONE BRACELET

$69.00

Rhinestone silver tone bracelet, detail

RHINESTONES3 ROWS  BRACELET

$39.00

Monet gold tone bracelet Classy gold-tone bracelet marked Monet with a fold over clasp and  in great condition  Designer: Monet Circa: mid 20th century Condition: excellent Size: 7" long, 1/2” wide click on thumbnails to enlarge

MONET GOLD-TONE BRACELET

$19.00

Hematite bracelet with toggle clasp, detail Hematite bracelet with toggle clasp in excellent condition.  Designer: unmarked beauty Circa: unkown Condition: excellent Size: 7 3/4" long click on thumbnails to enlarge

HEMATITE BRACELET

$24.00

gold tone feather pattern bracelet gold tone feather pattern bracelet, detail

FEATHER STYLE BRACELET

$38.00

Costume Jewelry, Beyond June Cleaver by Tamara Bradshaw

Most women own at least a few pieces of costume jewelry, perhaps received as hand-me-downs from family members. Too often, though, these strings of faux pearls, goldtone chains, strands of glass beads, and heavy brooches remain in the jewelry box because they seem, well, boring. But you can wear ordinary pieces like these without looking like June Cleaver, Barbara Bush, or, for that matter, Hillary Clinton. Here’s how. If you’re intrigued, continue reading…

Rhinestone silver tone bracelet Hematite bracelet with toggle clasp

About Kramer

Founded in New York City at the height of World War II, Kramer Jewelry Creations produced intricate and artistic pieces out of gilt metal, rhinestones, glass, and enamel. Louis Kramer, who started the company in 1943, was later joined by his brothers, Morris and Harry, as he tapped into the burgeoning costume-jewelry market. All aspects of the business took place in New York City, so the pieces were marked “Kramer,” “Kramer N.Y.,” or “Kramer of New York.” Kramer closed its doors in the 1970s.

About Weiss

Before Albert Weiss founded his own costume-jewelry company in 1942, he was a designer for Coro in the 1930s. Weiss excelled at floral and figural brooches and earrings. The company also made numerous styles of bracelets and necklaces. Although Weiss never got as big as Coro and ceased operations in 1971, business was good enough in the 1950s and ’60s that the company had to contract with Hollycraft to fill its orders.

GALE RINESTONE  BRACELET

$105.00

Gale marked Art Deco style wide rhinestone bracelet Gale marked Art Deco style wide rhinestone bracelet, detail Gale marked Art Deco style wide rhinestone bracelet, back Gale marked Art Deco style wide rhinestone bracelet, clasp detail Gale signed Art Deco style wide rhinestone bracelet

About Gale

Gale Creations, Inc., New York, New York was organized in 1955; it is not known when it was closed or sold. Gale signed jewelry is rare and very hard to find, either is was not produced in large quantities or pieces were marked with only a paper label.