B David vintage jewellery
B David vintage jewellery
Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, B. David company was not big, just a family jewelry shop. However, very soon the company became well-known and popular. The business lasted for 47 years, until it ceased to exist in 1993.
B. David elegant decorations are often compared to other pompous ornaments of 1950s. In particular, they were often smaller and made in a balanced color scheme. Also, the distinguishing feature was the use of a full-color “rainbow” stones.
Noteworthy, B. David specialized in famous to the whole world – Parent Crowns, or Mother’s crown brooches. Traditionally, such “parent” crown brooch was a perfect gift to a mother after she gave birth to a child. Of course, you will not find two identical crowns, because each of them was handcrafted and unique. These brooches have full set of rainbow colors of crystals and stones, and with a name of a newborn.
Undoubtedly, B.David was a legend of the American jewelry.
In the days of women’s struggle for their rights, they wore jewels with the meaning. Thus, each stone corresponded to a letter of the alphabet. Often, a bracelet or brooch had an engraving “freedom.” Another example – this locket (approximately 1930-1940). Here the word “DEAREST”, consists of a Diamond, Emerald, Amethyst, Ruby, again Emerald, Sapphire and Topaz. And diamond located in the center is the beginning of the word.
B. David vintage jewellery
The jewelers traditionally used jewelry alloy with rhodium-plated crystals, and in particular, Austrian crystal glass of different cut and color, imitating gemstones and cultured pearls. Also, the crystals with an iridescent effect of “Aurora Borealis”.
