American vintage – Regency costume jewelry
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.
Brown and white rhinestones floral brooch. 1960s
Maker’s mark
Regency costume jewelry
Crystal brooch. Brass, lace ornament, art glass inlays of apple juice and honey color
Bracelet and earrings. Aquamarine, lime green and amethyst rhinestone. 1950s bracelet 16.5 cm, earrings 3 cm £ 140-160 CRIS
Brooch and earrings. Gold plated, aquamarine and amethyst rock crystal. 1950s Brooch 5 cm, earrings 2.5 cm. £ 75-85 CRIS
Floral design Brooch and earrings. Gold plated, aquamarine and amethyst rock crystal. 1950s brooch 5 cm, earrings 2.5 cm. £ 75-85 CRIS
Crown brooch, multicolor crystals, 1950s
Daisy rhinestone brooch
Enameled flower brooch
Faux Pearl Enamel rhinestones Brooch
Floral brooch, shades of green rhinestones brooch
Fuchsia Rhinestone Goldtone Brooch and earrings
Gold plated necklace and earrings. Aurora borealis rhinestones, faux emeralds. 1950s. 44 cm. Earrings 2.5 cm. £ 150-180 CRIS
Aqua Green rhinestone brooch. Rhodium plated. 4.5 cm
Green Baroque Pearl Rhinestone Bracelet
Set of Maltese cross brooch and clips
Maltese cross brooch. Smoky glass, rhinestones. 6.5 cm
Necklace, bracelet and earrings. Gold plated, aquamarine and lemon green rock crystal. 39 cm, brooch 18.5 cm, earrings d 4 cm. £ 200-250 CRIS
1950s brooches, gold plating, orange-red aurora borealis cabochons, rhinestone. 5.5 cm. butterflies. £ 85-90 CRIS
Ruby Brooch. Artificial rubies, AB rhinestones, glass cabochons. 1960s. Width 5 cm. £ 60-70 CRIS
Starfish Gold Tone & Jeweled Brooch and Earrings
Sunflower brooch, rhinestones, round yellow cabochon
Necklace and earrings. Silver plated metal crystals of aurora borealis rock crystal. The end of the 1950s. 39 cm, earrings 3.5 cm. £ 150-175 CRIS
Yellow Rhinestone & Enamel Flower Brooch
Maker’s mark
Trademark by W. Bell & Co., Inc. 1973-1995
