Castlecliff vintage jewellery
Castlecliff vintage jewellery
The history of Castlecliff jewelry began in 1918 when designers Clifford Furst and Joseph Bobley opened their own company “Castlecliff Inc.”. Initially, they both worked for other companies, but in 1941, they launched Castlecliff jewelry brand, and in 1945 made their first collection of costume jewellery. The main designer was William Markle, whose imagination allowed him to create in all styles, from the Gothic, Renaissance and Art – Deco.
Famous for exquisite and colorful decorations and rich decorative trim, the company’s craftsmen used silver and gold. They began to mark their products in 1941. The markings included – «Castlemark», in 1957 – «Cassandra», after 1955 without mark, or the copyright symbol, and “Anne Klein for Castlecliff” in 1977.
Excellent knowledge of art, history, traditions and jewelry techniques allowed the designers create unique premium decorations. The company achieved great success in 1970-1972 – the period of cooperation with the brilliant Larry Vrba, who created a few incomparable collections for Castlecliff.
Highly valued by collectors, Castle cause delight and admiration of vintage jewelry lovers.
In 1977, unable to withstand the competition and the new economic conditions, the company ceased to exist. The quality of Castlecliff creations was so high that even 50-year-old decorations preserve original condition, which is highly valued in the market of antique and vintage jewelry.
In 1980 the company was re-opened and handed to Lucien Piccard Industries-Pierre Cardin. Currently, the company produces jewelry under the label “Castlecliff Jewelry Div. of Lucien Piccard”.
Castlecliff vintage jewellery
