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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