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Courtney Design nature inspired jewelry

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Courtney Design nature inspired jewelry

Courtney Design nature inspired jewelry

Courtney Design nature inspired jewelry
The history of nature inspired Courtney jewelry began thanks to a creative duo, Courtney Berry Peterson and her husband Lee Peterson. Founded in 1983 in Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, their company’s original name was Courtney Metal Design.
Courtney Berry Peterson grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana and taught English and French to high school students after graduating from the University of New Orleans.
Lee Peterson grew up in Old Lyme, Connecticut and, after graduating from Johns Hopkins University, wrote a reference book on edible wild plants.
They met in Louisiana, married a year later, and began making jewelry with animal and plant designs in the 1960s. Traditionally, jewelers use silver, brass, copper and gold. Made realistically, with the smallest elaboration of details, Peterson’s jewelry was a great success. Combining natural history and goldsmithing, these pins, pendants, bracelets and earrings have become highly collectible today.
Noteworthy the hallmark on the back side includes sterling, Courtney in script, SSB in script (sterling silver and brass).
Currently, 76 year-old Courtney B Peterson and 73 year-old Lee Peterson are still active, living and working with a small team of silversmiths in Lincoln University, PA

Beetle sterling silver brass brooch

Beetle sterling silver brass brooch

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Signature

Maker's mark

Maker’s mark

Courtney Design nature inspired jewelry

Bumble Bee sterling silver brass brooch pendant

Bumble Bee sterling silver brass brooch pendant

Vine leaves brooch. Sterling silver, brass

Vine leaves brooch. Sterling silver, brass

Turtle sterling silver brass brooch pendant

Turtle sterling silver brass brooch pendant

Tulip flower sterling silver brass brooch

Tulip flower sterling silver brass brooch

Tropical fish open circle medallion brooch pin. Sterling silver, brass

Tropical fish open circle medallion brooch pin. Sterling silver, brass

Sun face sterling silver brass cuff bracelet. 1960s

Sun face sterling silver brass cuff bracelet. 1960s

Poodle dog gold plated brooch pendant

Poodle dog gold plated brooch pendant

Pig sterling silver pendant brooch

Pig sterling silver pendant brooch

Nesting bird brooch pendant. Sterling silver, brass

Nesting bird brooch pendant. Sterling silver, brass

Horses sterling silver brass cuff bracelet

Horses sterling silver brass cuff bracelet

Horses sterling silver brass cuff bracelet

Horses sterling silver brass cuff bracelet

Geometric design brooch. Silver, blue opal

Geometric design brooch. Silver, blue opal

Fun sterling silver brass brooch pendant

Fun sterling silver brass brooch pendant

Flower sterling silver brass brooch and earrings

Flower sterling silver brass brooch and earrings

Elephant head brooch. Sterling silver

Elephant head brooch. Sterling silver

Early Bird mixed metals brooch. Sterling silver, brass

Early Bird mixed metals brooch. Sterling silver, brass

Dragonfly mixed metals brooch. Sterling silver, brass

Dragonfly mixed metals brooch. Sterling silver, brass

Dolphin Shell Turtle sterling silver brass brooch

Dolphin Shell Turtle sterling silver brass brooch

Christmas tree sterling silver brass brooch pin

Christmas tree sterling silver brass brooch pin

Cancer Crab sterling silver brass brooch pendant

Cancer Crab sterling silver brass brooch pendant

Butterfly sterling silver brass brooch

Butterfly sterling silver brass brooch

Bunny in scarf sterling silver brass brooch

Bunny in scarf sterling silver brass brooch

Maker's mark

Maker’s mark

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