DeWees vintage costume jewelry

DeWees vintage costume jewelry
Traditionally, DeWees craftsmen made unique jewelry by hand using sterling silver, gold plating, faux pearls, crystals, rhinestones and art glass. Jewelry markings included DeWees NY and Sterling, or simply DeWees. A former designer of the iconic jewelry company Trifari, DeWees lasted no more than a decade, between the 1930s and 40s. During the Second World War, when there were restrictions on the use of precious and semi-precious metals, many small jewelry companies were closed. DeWees also ceased to exist and its founder returned to Trifari, where he worked until his retirement in the 1960s. According to other sources, DeWees produced costume jewelry in the 1950s and 60s.
Undoubtedly, the exquisite jewelry of this mystic and rare brand is desirable for any collector or a connoisseur of vintage jewelry.
Many collectors believe that Trifari jewelry of the 1930s and 1960s, is one of the finest jewelry ever made. The company, where Alfred Philippe was the chief designer for many years, also employed other top-notch designers. In particular, Alfred Spaney, Norman BelGeddes, Bennetto Panetta, Joseph Wuyts, Marcella Saltz, Diane Love, Jean Paris, and later designers. One of these designers was the founder of Dewees, but to find it out is very difficult, since there is no evidence of company registration or DeWees patents.

DeWees vintage costume jewelry