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.