Franklin Mint vintage costume jewelry

Franklin Mint vintage costume jewelry
The Diamond Unicorn hand painted pendant designed by David Cornell. Solid sterling silver, 22 K gold, art glass, enamel. 1987. Franklin Mint vintage costume jewelry

Franklin Mint vintage costume jewelry
The history of Franklin Mint jewelry trademark spans twenty-two years. Registered in 1975 by Franklin Mint Corporation, the trademark ceased to exist in 1997. Founded by Joseph Segel in 1964 in Wawa, Pennsylvania, the private company Franklin Mint was famous for manufacture of “collectibles” – coins, medals, dolls, sculpture, and jewelry.
Opened in 1922 Egyptian Tomb of Tutankhamun with its preserved valuable artifacts, became one of the largest events in the history of world archeology and a source of inspiration for artists and jewelers. Franklin Mint was no exception. The company’s most notable limited edition collections included Jewels of Tutankhamun. Also, Jewels of India, Jewels of Christmas, and patriotic line of costume jewelry.
Traditionally, the craftsmen used sterling silver, 10K 18K, 24 K gold plating, glass cabochons, lustrous faux pearls, black onyx, and multicolor enamel.
Noteworthy, the company produced jewelry on the designs of such world famous jewelers as Georg Jensen, Gilroy Roberts, David Cornell, Stuart Devlin, Shakira Caine, and others. Also, the company commissioned some designers and jewelry firms, for example Goebel Miniatures. Handmade with exquisite craftsmanship and high quality materials, FM signed limited edition jewelry is collectible vintage.

Bow brooch. Sterling silver, rhinestones. 1982
Bow brooch. Sterling silver, rhinestones. 1982
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Franklin Mint vintage costume jewelry

925 sterling silver faux pearls bird in the nest brooch pin. 1983
925 sterling silver faux pearls bird in the nest brooch pin. 1983
Bird family mother and chickens pendant. Sterling silver, ruby
Bird family mother and chickens pendant. Sterling silver, ruby
Christmas tree brooch. Gold tone, enamel, rhinestones
Christmas tree brooch. Gold tone, enamel, rhinestones
Crescent charm. Sterling silver, art glass
Crescent charm. Sterling silver, art glass
Designed by Georg Jensen flying swans sterling silver pendant. 1982
Designed by Georg Jensen flying swans sterling silver pendant. 1982
Egyptian motif brooch. Gold tone alloy, enamel, cabochons. 5.5 cm. 1980s
Egyptian motif brooch. Gold tone alloy, enamel, cabochons. 5.5 cm. 1980s
Enameled gold plated glass cabochon earrings
Enameled gold plated glass cabochon earrings
Faberge egg gold plated pendant
Faberge egg gold plated pendant
Filigree butterfly brooch. Gold plated sterling silver
Filigree butterfly brooch. Gold plated sterling silver
Harp pendant. Sterling silver, gold, emerald. 1982
Harp pendant. Sterling silver, gold, emerald. 1982
Holly and bow Christmas pendant. Sterling silver
Holly and bow Christmas pendant. Sterling silver
Isis The Protectress brooch pin from Jewels of Tutankhamun collection. 24 K gold
Isis The Protectress brooch pin from Jewels of Tutankhamun collection. 24 K gold, carnelian, hand painted enamels
Key 925 sterling silver ruby pendant. 1979
Key 925 sterling silver ruby pendant. 1979
Lady Mouse gold tone pendant. 1984
Lady Mouse gold tone pendant. 1984
Leprecon gold tone pendant. 2.5 cm. 1980s
Leprecon gold tone pendant. 2.5 cm. 1980s
Lovebirds heart pendant. Sterling silver, gemstone. 1981
Lovebirds heart pendant. Sterling silver, gemstone. 1981
Mother's Day pendant. Sterling silver. 1976
Mother’s Day pendant. Sterling silver. 1976
Patriotic July 4th American flag brooch. Gold tone, enamel, rhinestones
Patriotic July 4th American flag brooch. Gold tone, enamel, rhinestones
Princess Diana tiara ring. 18 K gold. Designed by Stuart Devlin, 1985
Princess Diana tiara ring. 18 K gold. Designed by Stuart Devlin, 1985
Shamrock clover pendant. Gold plated sterling silver, diamond, jade. 1987
Shamrock clover pendant. Gold plated sterling silver, diamond, jade. 1987
Snowflake pendant. Gold plated sterling silver, crystals. 1977
Snowflake pendant. Gold plated sterling silver, crystals. 1977
Sun God Ra from Tutankhamun collection. 24 K Gold
Sun God Ra from Tutankhamun collection. 24 K Gold
Tutankhamun brooch
Tutankhamun gold plated enameled brooch
X-mas tree brooch pin. Black and clear rhinestones, gold tone
X-mas tree brooch pin. Black and clear rhinestones, gold tone
David Cornell for Franklin Mint
David Cornell for Franklin Mint
Georg Jensen The Franklin Mint 1982 signature
Georg Jensen The Franklin Mint 1982 signature
FM USA signed
FM USA signed

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