Outer space star brooch. Silver plated metal, blue crystals. 4 cm. 1980s. Dolce Vita vintage costume jewelry
Dolce Vita vintage costume jewelry
The history of the French costume jewelry brand Dolce Vita (Sweet Life) began in a small Parisian workshop in the late 1970s. Made by hand, the company’s products are easily recognizable as they have their own unique style. These are statement geometric, haute couture, bold designs, and the use of textured “crumpled gold”. Also, silver plating, lucite, art glass imitating amber, amethyst, and other semi-precious stones. An other characteristic feature is the absence or rare use of rhinestones and enamels, so typical for most costume jewelry companies. Traditionally, Dolce Vita jewelry is always a symbiosis of French chic and excellent quality, as well as a great addition to the collection for lovers of vintage designer jewelry.
Noteworthy, the labeling of products differs, in accordance with the artistic intent and design. In particular, most often it is “Dolce Vita” on a heart-shaped base, or “Dolce Vita” Paris in a rectangle, or “Dolce Vita” in an oval. Also, even one piece can have two different markings. For example, labeled with rectangular marking bracelet may have the charm with a heart-shaped mark.
The company ceased to exist in the late 1990s.
Another jewelry company of the same name (Dolce Vita Bijoux) appeared in 1997 at 159, rue du Temple 75003 Paris. However, its style, design, technique and materials is different.
Gold plated cuff bracelet. 7 cm. 1980sMaker’s mark
Dolce Vita vintage costume jewelry
Geometric fantasy design pendant. Gold plated metal alloy, art glass, enamel. 6 cmArt glass gold tone necklace. 1990sAvant Garde design silver tone clip on earrings. 2.8 cm. 1980sBundle of branches gold tone brooch. 10 cm. 1980sEnameled gold tone necklace. 2.2 cm wide. 1980sFlower gold tone clips. 1980sFrog gold plated brooch. 5.5 cm. 1980sGeometric design blue lucite gold tone brooch. 5 cm. 1980sHeart theme metal alloy bracelet. 3 cm widthHoney color lucite golden squares necklace. 1980sJapanese Asian style stick gold tone necklace. 1990sMarble tone glass cabochons gold tone vintage brooch. 1980s. 4.4 cmMatte gold tone enamel dangle earrings. 1990sMatte gold tone necklace. 1980sMoon craters purple glass gold tone clip on earrings. 2.5 cm. 1980sMulticolor enamel gold tone metal necklace. 1990sEternity shaped gold tone brooch. 1980sOval shaped lucite brass necklace. 1990sRoyal blue glass gold tone abstract design brooch. 8 cmSignatureSilver tone geometric design pendant. 6 cm. 1980sSquare shaped clip on earrings. Silver tone metal alloy, art glass. 2.5 cm. 1990sSquare shaped surface with holes clip on earrings. Gold tone metal, crystals. 2.7 cm. 1980sStar pendant necklace. 9.5 cm. 1970sSun openwork brooch. Gold tone metal. 7 cm. 1990sSun pendant necklace. Gold plated metal alloy, lucite. 7.5 cm. 1980sSunflowers necklace. Gold plated metal alloy. 1990sSwirl spiral design gold tone brooch. 1980sHallmark pendantTulip flower gold tone brooch. 8 cm. 1980sVintage bold style geometric design gold tone clip on earrings. 3 cm. 1950sMaker’s mark