Antique C&R Hettel costume jewelry
Moth Large antique rare brooch with a crystal insert. Made in the style of Art Nouveau. 1890. C&R marking. 6.3 cm. C&R Hettel costume jewelry
Antique C&R Hettel costume jewelry
The history of jewelry company owned by Charles R. Hettel began in 1890 in St. Louis, Missouri. According to sources, the company ceased to exist in 1940s, and the latest jewelry catalog of this brand was published in 1931.
Jewellery by Charles R. Hettel is very extremely rare and desirable for collectors of vintage costume jewelry.
Initially, the company manufactured watches and high quality jewelry in Victorian or Art Deco style. The craftsmen used gold, silver, and diamonds. However, the era of the Great Depression (late 1920s and early 1930s) forced the company to change the politics in order to stay afloat. Thus, the company launched the production of costume jewelry with the use of cheaper materials. Accordingly, the designers replaced diamonds with Austrian rock crystal, natural pearls with faux, and gold items became gilded of made of brass. Yet, excellent jewelry work and high quality remained unchanged.
Gold plated faux pearls crystals vintage brooch. 4 cm
Antique C&R Hettel costume jewelry
Red crystal antique early Art Nouveau (early 1900s) brooch. Marked C&R on the back and has lovely rose cut, made of brass tone metal
Rose flower brooch pin of silver tone, 12 K gold filled
Victorian style brass filigree brooch, malachite insert in the center
Cameo earrings. 12K Gold Filled
Signed C&R
