Vintage costume jewellery Accessocraft

Exquisite vintage costume jewellery Accessocraft
The history of New York costume jewelry brand Accessocraft began in 1935 founded by Edgar Rodelheimer and Theodore Steinman. Although the company produced thousands of ornaments during World War II, but it became known for stylish jewelry and accessories years later.
In the 1960s, Gothic designs, alloys of antique metals imitating gold and bronze with unusual stones were very popular. Traditionally, the designs included Renaissance, Victorian and Art Deco styles with the use of colored enamels, Czech glass, crystals, cabochons and faux pearls of the highest quality.
Thanks to an impeccable reputation, famous design studios worked for this company, developing magnificent jewelry designs.
In addition to jewelry, the company produced accessories, such as belts, buckles, tie and collar clips, theater binoculars and magnifiers.
Noteworthy, the company ceased operations in 1998. The son of Theodore, Paul Steinman ran the company until its closure.

During the Second World War, Accessocraft launched military jewelry line. In the 1960s, the brand reached the peak of its popularity, precisely thanks to heraldic ornaments. Their brooches, necklaces and buckles with Maltese crosses, heraldic lions, coat of arms, shields and crowns enjoyed success.
In the 1970s, “Accessocraft” began making jewelry in ethnic style: massive necklaces with lucite, cabochons and semiprecious stones.

Traditionally the markings included “Accessocraft N.Y.C.”, with the copyright sign “Accessocraft”, on the tag: capital A and the inscription “Accessocraft”. Noteworthy, in the 1940’s the company produced jewellery under the brand name “Plastigold”, and in 1945 plastic decorations came out under the brand name “Feathergold”.

Vintage costume jewellery Accessocraft