Basket on flowers gold tone brooch, multicolor crystal, glass cabochons. Signed Dodds 11 W 30 CT Inc. Dodds vintage costume jewelry
Dodds vintage costume jewelry
The history of the American company Dodds began in 1952. William Dodds was the successful owner of a plastic factory in Newark, New Jersey. Inspired by the jewelry boom in the United States, he, together with his partner, decided to open a subsidiary. They called it “Jewel Creations”. Noteworthy, in the mid-60s, William Dodds became the sole owner of the company and since then only Dodds mark has been used in his jewelery.
Located in close proximity to West 31 Street, Dodds’ production was on 11 W 30 Street. This explains their markings – WEST 31 STREET, 11 W 30 ST INC, 30 W ST INC, and W 30 ST INC.
Creating their jewelry pieces, Dodds masters used colored rhinestones, multi-colored stones and lucite. Traditionally of high quality, some Dodds jewelry has a voluminous design. Appreciated by collectors, Dodds vintage costume jewelry is quite rare.
Angel gold tone brooch with faux pearls. Dodds vintage costume jewelry
Meanwhile, Dodds company offered a unique idea to the buyer – to make their own jewelry. In particular, the sets sold by the company contained metal frames and a pack of brilliant Swarovski crystals. The variety of colors offered in the sets allowed buyers to create their original jewelry. So, any “jewelry designer” just needed a little time, fantasy and glue! Undoubtedly, these DIY sets sold in 25 stores across the country were very popular. Amber tone crystal rhinestones gold tone cat broochMaker’s mark1 September 1959 patents
Dodds vintage costume jewelry
Angel silver tone square crystal broochBeautiful Christmas ornament vintage brooch decorated with rhinestonesBell brooch. Silver tone metal, clear crystalsBowling vintage brooch. Gold tone textured metal, crystals. 3.8 cmChristmas Poinsettia brooch of oval shape. 1960s. Gold tone, porcelain. 5.4 cmChristmas tree vintage brooch. Silver tone jewelry alloy, rhinestones, crystalEmerald green rhinestone gold tone alloy leaf broochFlower brooch pin. Amethyst and green glass cabochons, rhinestone, gold toneLeaf brooch. Gold tone textured metal, green and blue rhinestonesMaltese cross vintage brooch. 1960s. Gold tone, crystals. 5.5 cmMaple leaf filigree brooch. 6.7 cmMulti color rhinestone gold tone Angel broochNoel Christmas gnomes enameled broochRed Cardinal vintage brooch. Gold tone, rhinestones, enamelRoyal blue rhinestone gold tone butterfly broochWedding Bells vintage brooch of silver and gold tone, pave crystalsUnited States Flag. Red, blue and clear rhinestones, gold tone metalTree of life vintage brooch. Jewelry alloy, multicolor crystals, rhinestones. 1960sSnowflake brooch. Gold tone textured metal, rhinestonesWhite enamel bells with holly leaves vintage brooch1962 patents