Catamore vintage costume jewelry
Sapphire blue brooch teardrop shaped rhinestones. Catamore vintage costume jewelry (1942-1981)
Catamore Jewelry vintage costume decorations
Founded in 1942, Catamore Jewelry Co. Inc. was a family business of Christopher and Phillis Catanzaro who opened their production in Providence, Rhode Island. The Catamore jewelers handcrafted jewelry from silver, and 12K gold. Also, they used semiprecious stones – agate, onyx, opals, mother of pearl and fresh water pearls.
Noteworthy, after 1970 on the label appeared additional mark – John Grant Designs.
Traditionally, Catamore jewelry has unique design with curls of the finest twisted golden threads, elegant cameos carved on shells, and filigree frames. Catamore gave preference to precious metals and semi-precious stones, and sold their decorations in large stores and boutiques. Before 1970s, they made decorations for such iconic brand as Coro. The company ceased to exist in 1981.
Tree of life sterling silver rhinestone brooch
Maker’s mark
Catamore Jewelry vintage costume decorations
Branch with leaves 12 K gold filled brooch
Blue crystal 12 K gold filled circle pin, 1950s
Cameo in filigree frame from 12-carat gold, hand-carved from a sea shell
Filigree frame carved shell cameo Brooch
Flower bouquet 12K gold filled brooch
Gold-plated brooch with cabochons – scarabs of natural stone
Heart shaped brooch. 12 K gold, rhinestones. 1960s
Jade cabochon 12 K gold filled circle pin
Jade, gold filled vintage oval brooch. 1970s
Leaf branch 12 K gold filled pearl brooch
Pearl gold filled brooch. 1970s
Red, amber, purple, and green rhinestones, gold filled 12k brooch
White rose carved shell gold filled brooch
Antique cameo carved on a seashell, in a silver frame, decorated with natural marcasite
Bracelet
Pendant-brooch. Yellow Gold Filled, Hand Chased, 1970s
Faux pearl, ruby tree wreath pin
Maker’s mark
