Bergdorf Goodman vintage costume jewelry

Bergdorf Goodman vintage costume jewelry
Like many fashion houses of the 1980s, the company launched a collection of costume jewelry. These were runway necklaces, brooches and earrings made by hand using gold plating, enamel, rhinestones, and Swarovski crystals. Noteworthy, the markings of 1980s jewelry, along with the copyright mark, included intertwined capital letters – the initials BG inside oval. The next collection appeared in 1995, and the markings on the back of the jewelry changed. In particular, it included a copyright sign and two capital block letters BG, and the year of manufacture – 1995. Traditionally, the designers who worked for BG company used jewelry alloy of silver or gold tone, gold plating, enamel, crystals and rhinestones.
The brand’s high-quality, hand-made costume jewelry is rare and collectible.
Currently, Bergdorf Goodman Inc. is a luxury department store located on Fifth Avenue in downtown Manhattan, New York. However, it all began in 1899 when Edwin Goodman, a 23-year-old trader from Lockport, New York, moved to New York to work as an apprentice. Within two years, Goodman raised enough money to start his own business.

Edwin opened Bergdorf Goodman tailoring in 1901 in Manhattan. By the way, he became the first couturier in the world to present a ready-to-wear collection to the world. After retirement, his son Andrew took over business (1951), and after his father’s death in 1953, became president of the company. Andrew was responsible for strengthening Bergdorf’s reputation and expanding the range of products and services.

The company changed several owners from 1972 to the 1990s, and the last one was Neiman Marcus, that has officially filed for bankruptcy due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bergdorf Goodman vintage costume jewelry