Blue rhinestones butterfly brooch. 1950s. Regency costume jewelry
Regency costume jewelry
The history of American costume jewelry brand Regency began in New York City in the 1950s. Founded by the Polowitz family who owned Regina Novelty Company, which ceased to exist in 1973. Due to the short period of its existence (1950s – 1973), the company has created not so many jewelry collections. Accordingly, all Regency creations is a good find for collectors of vintage costume jewelry, the price of which grows every year.
Traditionally recognizable classic style of Regency is always royal! Faithful to this direction throughout its twenty-year existence, the favorite motif of Regency bijoux was a butterfly, made in bright unexpected shades and spectacular forms. Also, many decorations have leafy and floral motifs with the rich use of high-quality rock crystal in contrasting or complementary color combinations.
Noteworthy, renewed in 1973, Regency trademark owned by W. Bell & Co., Inc. ceased to exist in 1995.
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Brown and white rhinestones floral brooch. 1960sMaker’s mark
Regency costume jewelry
Crystal brooch. Brass, lace ornament, art glass inlays of apple juice and honey colorBracelet and earrings. Aquamarine, lime green and amethyst rhinestone. 1950s bracelet 16.5 cm, earrings 3 cm £ 140-160 CRISBrooch and earrings. Gold plated, aquamarine and amethyst rock crystal. 1950s Brooch 5 cm, earrings 2.5 cm. £ 75-85 CRISFloral design Brooch and earrings. Gold plated, aquamarine and amethyst rock crystal. 1950s brooch 5 cm, earrings 2.5 cm. £ 75-85 CRISCrown brooch, multicolor crystals, 1950sDaisy rhinestone broochEnameled flower broochFaux Pearl Enamel rhinestones BroochFloral brooch, shades of green rhinestones broochFuchsia Rhinestone Goldtone Brooch and earringsGold plated necklace and earrings. Aurora borealis rhinestones, faux emeralds. 1950s. 44 cm. Earrings 2.5 cm. £ 150-180 CRISAqua Green rhinestone brooch. Rhodium plated. 4.5 cmGreen Baroque Pearl Rhinestone BraceletSet of Maltese cross brooch and clipsMaltese cross brooch. Smoky glass, rhinestones. 6.5 cmNecklace, bracelet and earrings. Gold plated, aquamarine and lemon green rock crystal. 39 cm, brooch 18.5 cm, earrings d 4 cm. £ 200-250 CRIS1950s brooches, gold plating, orange-red aurora borealis cabochons, rhinestone. 5.5 cm. butterflies. £ 85-90 CRISRuby Brooch. Artificial rubies, AB rhinestones, glass cabochons. 1960s. Width 5 cm. £ 60-70 CRISStarfish Gold Tone & Jeweled Brooch and EarringsSunflower brooch, rhinestones, round yellow cabochonNecklace and earrings. Silver plated metal crystals of aurora borealis rock crystal. The end of the 1950s. 39 cm, earrings 3.5 cm. £ 150-175 CRISYellow Rhinestone & Enamel Flower BroochMaker’s markTrademark by W. Bell & Co., Inc. 1973-1995