Arnold Isaacs Scaasi costume jewellery

Arnold Isaacs Scaasi costume jewellery
Gold plated emerald green rhinestone cocktail ring. Arnold Isaacs Scaasi costume jewellery

Arnold Isaacs Scaasi costume jewellery
Born in 1930, the future fashion and jewelry designer Arnold Isaacs (May 8, 1930 – August 3, 2015) grew up in a furrier’s family. Of course, the boy often helped his father in his workshop. However, Arnold decided to become a designer after his trip to Australia to his aunt, who was a great fashionista.
Isaacs graduated from the School of Design in his native Montreal, and then enrolled in the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture (Syndicate of High Fashion) in Paris. Having worked at Paquin House, he finally moved to New York, at the invitation of the legendary designer Charles James.
Noteworthy, his clients were ex-first ladies Mami Eisenhower, Barbara Bush, Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush, Ivanka Trump and Princess Yasmine Aga Khan. Also, such actresses as Barbara Streisand, Elizabeth Taylor, Catherine Deneuve and Joan Crawford. To the admirers of his talent, Arnold dedicated the book “Women I Have Dressed (and Undressed!)”. According to the designer, clothes with jewelry decorations look more interesting.

Gorgeous costume jewelry - earrings
Chandelier earrings, 1980s. Mother-of-pearl, faux turquoise, onyx, diamonds and rubies

Scaasi began to make his first independent steps in fashion in the 1950s. It was then that he changed his name to Scaasi, in order to give some Italian flair. Already in 1955, his model appeared on the cover of “Vogue”, and in 1958 he received a prestigious Coty Fashion Critics Award.
Meanwhile, in 1964, Scaasi opened haute couture studio for celebrities. By the way, it was Arnold Scaasi who first suggested to Kenneth Lane to switch entirely to jewelry design, offering a set of decorative buttons on one of the pair of shoes of his brand.

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Arnold Isaacs Scaasi costume jewellery

Gold plated faux amber brooch. 4.5 cm. 1980s
Gold plated faux amber brooch. 4.5 cm. 1980s
Navy Moire And Satin Fabric Evening Bag With Clear Crystal Heart
Navy Moire And Satin Fabric Evening Bag With Clear Crystal Heart
Сognac color glass gold tone rhinestones brooch. 8 cm. 1970s
Cognac color glass gold tone rhinestones brooch. 8 cm. 1970s
Rhinestone Bib Necklace and Earrings Set with Pearl and Malachite Drops
Rhinestone Bib Necklace and Earrings Set with Pearl and Malachite Drops
Blue flower bouquet brooch. Gold filled, art glass, rhinestones, crystals. 9 cm. 1970s
Blue flower bouquet brooch. Gold filled, art glass, rhinestones, crystals. 9 cm. 1970s
Vintage floral design ring and clips. Gilding, Swarovski crystals, turquoise cabochon. 1980s
Floral design ring and clips. Gilding, Swarovski crystals, turquoise cabochon. 1980s
Choker Necklace Emerald Green Faceted Crystals Rhinestones
Choker Necklace Emerald Green Faceted Crystals Rhinestones
Crystal heart decoration
Crystal heart decoration
Demi Parure Necklace & Bracelet Set
Demi Parure Necklace & Bracelet Set
Gold Bow Brooch, Turquoise
Gold Bow Brooch, Turquoise
Gorgeous Multi-Faceted Swarovski Crystals necklace
Swarovski Crystals necklace
Large clips. Marked Scaasi
Large clips
Lucite Rhinestone Drop Dangle Earrings
Lucite Rhinestone Drop Dangle Earrings
Matte silver green carbuncles frosted deep purple cameo brooch
Matte silver green carbuncles frosted deep purple cameo brooch
Pearl brooch
Pearl brooch
Red clear crystals gold plated moghul jewels opulent sparkling vintage necklace
Red clear crystals gold plated moghul jewels necklace
Rhinestone Earrings - Old Hollywood Glam
Rhinestone Earrings – Old Hollywood Glam
Silver Link Necklace by Scaasi
Silver Link Necklace
Starfish brooch
Starfish brooch
Label Scaassi
Maker’s mark
American designer and jeweler Arnold Isaacs
Canadian designer Arnold Isaacs (May 8, 1930 – August 3, 2015)

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