Abstract design pink thermoplastic gold tone clip on earrings. 2.5 cm. 1950s. Claudette vintage costume jewelry
Claudette vintage costume jewelry
The history of vintage jewelry with the Claudette label spans a fairly short period, about a decade. The trademark belonged to the American company Premier Jewelry Co. Inc. based in New York. The first products of this brand appeared in December 1945 and were produced until the mid-1950s. Accordingly, it is quite difficult to find Claudette marked jewelry.
Traditionally, Claudette are handcrafted, exquisite jewelry pieces made of multicolor thermoplastic (synonymous with Bakelite). Also, gold and silver tone alloys and Aurora Borealis rhinestones. Thermoplastic with a special moon glow in various colors and shades is the most characteristic feature of this brand’s jewelry. In addition, the most typical are sets of two or three items – brooches and bracelets, clips and necklaces. The costume jewelry of this brand is highly collectible.
Autumn leaves brooch and earrings. Gold tone textured metal, rhinestones. 1940sMaker’s mark
Claudette vintage costume jewelry
Aurora borealis rhinestone gold tone clip on earrings. 1940sBanana shaped clip on earrings. Beige thermoplastic, gold tone alloy. 1950sBasket weave button design gold tone vintage clip earringsGray thermoplastic silver tone clip on earringsCream color thermoplastic silver tone clip earrings. 1940-50sFive-heart design brooch of pink thermoplastic, silver toneGeometric flower design plastic silver tone clip on earrings. 4 cm. 1950sFloral design set of three pieces – brooch, earclips and bracelet. Thermoset plastic, gold tone alloyGreen thermoplastic gold tone necklace and clip on earringsHeart shaped clip on earrings. Rhinestone, luciteMaker’s markPink thermoplastic flower design clip on earrings. 4 cm. 1950sSwirl floral design clip on earrings. Coral color thermoplastic, gold tone alloy. 1950sV-shaped gold tone white thermoplastic clip on earringsWhite shell design ear clips. Silver tone, white thermoplastic. 1950sSignature