Lion Head Cuff bracelet. Gold plated metal alloy. Ciner vintage costume jewelry
Ciner vintage costume jewelry
Founded in 1892 by Emanuel Ciner New York based company “Ciner Manufacturing Co, Inc” originally made only expensive jewelry. However, since 1929, due to the Great Depression, the demand for expensive jewelry dropped significantly. To stay in the business and just to survive, the company turned its attention to costume jewelry.
Since 1930, the production of costume jewelry of very high quality, reminiscent of fine jewelry, has begun.
Traditionally, craftsmen used gold plating and faux pearls made in Japan on special technology. The technology allowed Ciner to make faux pearls look natural.
Innovative technologies and rich experience with precious materials allowed masters to artfully combine precious stones, gold plating, natural pearls, and rhinestones.
Noteworthy, the company began marking jewelry with “CINER” stamp only after 1945.
Located at 20 West 37th Street New York , NY, the current status of the company is active, re-registered and renewed. Considered a long-liver among jewelry manufacturers, now the fifth generation manages the company. According to designers, they draw inspiration from nature itself, using images of flora and fauna.
Daisy brooch. 18K gold plated, faux pearls, crystals
Maker’s mark
Ciner Manufacturing Company, NY, trademark since 1892
Ciner vintage costume jewelry
Abstract design brooch. Gold tone, enamel, rhinestones
Butterfly brooch. Gold tone, enamel, rhinestones
Maker’s mark
Maltese cross brooch. Glass cabochons imitating natural stone
Aries bracelet. 1960s. Enamel, crystals
Bumblebee Brooch. Gold tone, Swarovski crystals, enamel
Butterfly brooch with bright crystals of various shapes. 5 cm
Scarecrow enameled brooch of gold tone. 1950s
Coral cabochons brooch. 6 cm
Dandelion brooch. Gold tone, crystals. 5.5 cm. 1960s
Elephant brooch. 1980s. Crystal rhinestones and emerald cut faux crystal ruby
Clown brooch. Gold tone, enamel, crystals, artificial pearls
Fairy brooch of gold tone
Flower brooch with Swarovski crystals
Giraffe brooch. 1980s. Crystals, enamel
Maple leaf clips of gold tone, with natural pearls. 1950s
Maker’s mark
Necklace and earrings. 1960s. Rhinestones, black crystal, gold plate
Ribbon bow pin-brooch. Crystals, enamel
Spider Brooch. Gold plated, smoky crystals, faux pearl, opal cabochons, glass cabochons
Starfish brooch
Straw hat brooch Gold tone, rhinestones. 4.7 cm
Gold-plated silver bracelet, rhinestone. 1940s £ 215-220
A Calf and a dog Brooches. Gilding, faux turquoise and rubies. 1950’s. 3 cm £ 140-160 per pair
Bouquet brooch. Gold plated, sapphire crystals, aquamarine rhinestone. 1980. 6,25 cm £100-115
Flower brooch, Swarovski rock stone. Mid-1960s. 7 cm £ 90
Earrings, white metal, rhinestone, Japanese artificial pearls. 1970s. 6.25 cm £ 115
Camel enameled brooch
Mr Lee and rose vintage brooch. Gold tone, rhinestones, faux pearls, enamel
Flower brooch. 24 K gold filled, Swarovski crystals, faux pearls and sapphire. 6,5 cm. 1990s
Spider brooch. Gold filled, Swarovski crystals, glass cabochon
Japanese lady with a fan vintage brooch. Gold tone, rhinestones, enamel
Maker’s mark