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Crescent face brooch. Sterling silver, moonstones. 1990s. Nicky Butler vintage costume jewelry

Nicky Butler vintage costume jewelry
The history of the American jewelry brand Nicky Butler began over twenty years ago, in 1998. However, Nicky Butler himself was already a world famous designer before moving to the United States. Starting in the late 1960s as antique jewelry trader, in partnership with Simon Wilson, they opened their first boutique in London in 1972. Thanks to their designer and businessman talents, in ten years, Butler & Wilson became international. Also, successful advertising and attraction of celebrities contributed to the success of the company.
In the late 1980s, the famous designers no longer worked together, and Butler moved to the United States. Butler launched his own brand Nicky Butler in Los Angeles, California in 1998. Then followed the renewed “NB Nicky Butler” in Miami Beach, Florida, in 2008.
Noteworthy, Nicky Butler jewelry is produced in many countries of the world, including the USA, France and India. Accordingly, the marking includes “NB” and “Made in France”, or India, etc. Traditionally, the company’s craftsmen use semi-precious stones, silver and gilding, creating exquisite jewelry worthy of museums.
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Lemon brooch pin. Gold plated metal alloy, rhinestones, art glass. 7 cm. 1990s. Signed Loran vintage costume jewelry

Signed Loran vintage costume jewelry
Maria Rivero (born July 1958) began creating costume jewelry long before she founded her first jewelry trademark Loran. Incorporated in 1996, in Lake Peekskill, a city in Westchester County, New York, Loran jewelry ceased to exist in 2004.
Initially, the company produced crystal and glass jewelry, watch bands, chains, bracelets, cases for jewelry and other accessories. In addition to costume jewelry, the company produced cigarette lighters and snuff boxes of precious metal, medallions, clocks, jewelry and decorative boxes of precious metal. Most notable are her exquisite fruit series jewelry pices made of glass. The designer marked her pieces with a copyright sign and a beautiful stamp in the shape of a crown with open heart edges and “Loran” word inside it.
Noteworthy, at the same time she launched another jewelry trademark – Outrageous Orbs. Both trademarks ceased to exist in 2004. According to Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark (18 January 2005), since 2005 she owned Queen of Hearts trademark.
Currently, Maria Rivero-Loran (aka Maria Concepcion Rivero) lives in Miami, Florida.
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Drummer clown gold tone mother of pearl brooch pin. 1950s. Signed Volupte vintage costume jewelry

Signed Volupte vintage costume jewelry
The history of the American jewelry company Volupte Inc., registered in Elizabeth, New Jersey, began 90 years ago, in 1932. Initially, the company produced vanity cases, elegant powder compacts, purses, and cigarette cases, and this brought them success. In addition, they started to produce accessories and costume jewelry. The business expanded, and already in 1945, the company registered its subsidiary Volupte Inc. at 347 Fifth Avenue New York 10016 NY.
Traditionally, Volupte craftsmen used gold and silver tone metals alloys, transparent rock crystal, multi-colored rhinestones, and sometimes enamel. The marking includes the word “Volupté” in block capital letters, and without the copyright symbol. Notably, the copyright mark on jewelry appeared after 1946.
By the way, French word “Volupté” means “enjoyment”, or “pleasure”. Undoubtedly, it is a great pleasure and delight to have this company’s jewelry.
Some of their figural brooches and bracelets, influenced by oriental and Art Deco style, adorn the pages of vintage jewelry reference books. In particular, Judith Miller’s jewelry guide. Exquisite design, meticulous attention to detail, use of high quality materials and handicraft have made these items highly collectible. Quality jewelry that has stood the test of time, and the price of which will increase every year.
Noteworthy, the Attleboro, MA-based jewelry company Shields, Inc acquired Volupte in late 1950s. Thus, incorporated on 26 August 1932, Volupte Inc. ceased to exist in 1957.
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Square shaped textured gold brooch pendant. Lester Green vintage costume jewelry (1973-1985)

Lester Green vintage costume jewelry
The history of American costume jewelry trademark “Lester Green” began about fifty years ago in Florida. Founded in February 1973, Lester A. Green, Inc was a family business of Lester Arthur Green (1945-2007), and Patty J. Green. The Bradenton Florida based company operated until the mid-1980s.
After working for more than a decade, Lester has created exquisite artisan costume jewelry pieces that are now rare. Skillfully handcrafted, these unique classic and modernist pieces are now collectible vintage. Traditionally, the company’s craftsmen used metal alloys of silver and gold tone, as well as bronze, silver, gold, art glass, faux pearls and glass cabochons.
Noteworthy, the marking on the back of each item consists of two rectangles with the words “Lester” and “Green” separately written in an uppercase stylized font.
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Heart swirl design gold tone brooch and clip on earrings. Linda Dano vintage costume jewelry

Linda Dano vintage costume jewelry
American actress, author, businesswoman, style expert and television star Linda Dano (née Linda Rae Wildermuth on May 12, 1943) founded “Linda Dano Inc” in 1987. A year later, she launched her second brand “Sensations by Linda Dano Ltd”. Her company, registered on New York’s 5th Avenue, had been in business for about a decade. In early 1990s she used to sell her clothing, perfume, accessories and jewelry pieces through free-to-air television network, cable shopping channel QVC. Also, she sold her jewelry through her eBay store.
Noteworthy, many American jewelry companies have moved their production to China. It started in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Linda Dano jewelry collections, including interchangeable charm earrings, were handcrafted both in the USA and China. Accordingly, markings on made in the USA jewelry include “Linda Dano” in script, and sometimes “Made in the USA”, while Chinese marking includes Linda Dano in block letters and “Made in China”.
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Snowflake cross ornament design sterling silver crystals pin. 1980s. Bob Siemon Design Christian jewelry

Bob Siemon Design Christian jewelry

The history of BSD-marked jewelry began almost 46 years ago. Registered in 1975 at 3501 W Segerstrom Ave Santa Ana California, domestic stock company Bob Siemon Designs Inc. produced religious goods. Specifically, Bibles, Bible covers, doorknobs, key rings, stationery, clothing, and even provided lost and found pet services. However, the company gained great fame as a manufacturer of jewelry – crosses, necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets with Christian symbols.
Among the 11 registered trademarks of the company, there were 4 for the production of jewelry, including Exodus, The Worship Ring and Reach The World.
Noteworthy, the company has registered its divisions in other states – New Jersey (2008), Kansas (2011-2017), Missouri (2005-2018), and North Carolina (2006).
Incorporated in 1975 in California Bob Siemon Designs Inc., ceased to exist in 1989. However, its subsidiaries continued to operate in other states.
Creating jewelry by hand, the company’s craftsmen traditionally used sterling silver, gold, as well as metal alloys, pewter, and crystals.
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Crescent design clip earrings. Sterling silver, amethyst, turquoise. 1970s. Tulla Booth vintage costume jewelry

Tulla Booth vintage costume jewelry
The history of American jewelry brand Tulla Booth began over forty years ago, in April 1978. Registered at the address 37 W. 8th st., New York, NY, the company Tulla Booth Inc. ceased to exist in September 1994.
When creating jewelry, the designer used sterling silver, gilding, alloys of metals of gold and silver tones, as well as enamels, semi-precious stones and crystals. Traditional for the 1980s, the style of clips, bracelets, brooches and necklaces is haute couture and modernist. Reverse markings included stylized Tulla Booth caps with interlaced O.
American artist and designer Tulla Booth, who is now a photographer, founded another company “Tulla Booth Gallery LLC”, registered in June 2003 at the address 66 Main st in New York. She successfully exhibits and sells beautiful art photography from photographers around the world.
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