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Estee Lauder vintage costume jewelry

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Estee Lauder vintage costume jewelry

Brooch with charms – lipstick, nail polish and perfume. Gold tone, blue and red cabochon. 6 cm. 1990s. Estee Lauder vintage costume jewelry

Estee Lauder vintage costume jewelry
Founded in 1946, Estee Lauder Inc became famous for its cutting-edge technology and innovative discoveries. The company produced luxurious skin care products, makeup and perfumes. In addition to cosmetics, they began creating jewelry promoting its main products. The history of Estee Lauder brand on production of jewelry containing fragrances began in 1962.
Traditionally, the design included perfume and cosmetics as the dominant theme. For example, a brooch with charms in the form of lipstick, nail polish and a bottle of perfume. Made with the use of 14 carat gold, glass cabochons, faux pearls, crystals and enamel, all decorations have marking EL, or Estee Lauder.
Undoubtedly, EL founders knew how to make a woman beautiful and happy.
Noteworthy, the design of many jewelry pieces combined cosmetics and jewelry. Among them, in particular, was a series of multifunctional locket pendants. Any woman could use it as a jewelry and as a cosmetic product – perfume or compact powder.
Produced mostly in the 1960-90s, EL ornaments have become desirable for lovers and collectors of vintage costume jewelry.

14K textured gold, logo engraved Florentine brooch, enamel, rope edging

14K textured gold, logo engraved Florentine brooch, enamel, rope edging

Noteworthy, some designs were created by John A. Frye (Bristol, R.I). He was a self-employed jewelry designer and manufacturer, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, and a member of the Rhode Island Jewelers Association.

Signature

Maker’s mark

Signature

Trademark

Estee Lauder vintage costume jewelry (since 1962)

Beautiful handbag clutch purse shaped perfume compact locket Necklace

Handbag clutch purse shaped perfume compact locket Necklace

EL Initial Script Earrings

EL Initial Script Earrings

Gold tone Logo brooch

Gold tone Logo brooch

Logo gold on black background brooch

Logo gold on black background brooch

Perfume locket necklace

Perfume locket necklace

Rectangle gold tone clip on earrings

Rectangle gold tone clip on earrings

Shell Necklace perfume locket of gold tone

Shell Necklace perfume locket of gold tone

Solid Perfume Elephant Compact Box. Gold Tone metal, red enamel

Solid Perfume Elephant Compact Box. Gold Tone, red enamel

Southwest style squash solid perfume pendant necklace of silver tone

Southwest style squash solid perfume pendant necklace of silver tone

Star pendant Tuscany for Estee Lauder. 1990s

Star pendant Tuscany for Estee Lauder. 1990s

Starburst Earrings. Gold tone clear crystals

Starburst Earrings. Gold tone clear crystals

Textured gold tone metal, blue cabochon Perfume Compact Necklace

Textured gold tone metal, blue cabochon Perfume Compact Necklace

Twisted gold rope perfume compact faux turquoise insert

Twisted gold rope perfume compact faux turquoise insert

Fish perfume locket. Gold tone, enamel, art glass. 5 cm. 1990s

Fish perfume locket. Gold tone, enamel, art glass. 5 cm. 1990s

Scottie perfume locket. Gold tone, enamel. 4 cm. 1990s

Scottie perfume locket. Gold tone, enamel. 4 cm. 1990s

Signature

Maker’s mark since 1962