Gale Rothstein vintage costume jewelry

Gale Rothstein vintage costume jewelry
Ace of Spades clip earrings. Gold, amber, cornelian, onyx. 1980s. Gale Rothstein vintage costume jewelry

Gale Rothstein vintage costume jewelry
The history of the jewelry brand “Gale Rothstein” covers no more than two decades. Gale Rothstein Designs, Inc. headquartered at 430 West 14th Street New York, NY was incorporated in 1981. The founder of the eponymous jewelry brand was 27-year-old Gale Rothstein. She first learned jewelry making in Tucson, Arizona, then honed her skills in her native New York City while working in the jewelry business.
Gale Rothstein and her small team of artists handcrafted high quality pendants, brooches and earrings in modernist, abstract and geometric designs. Traditionally, they used gold, brass, pewter, resin, art glass and semi-precious stones. The markings on the rectangular cartouche included the full name of the company. Noteworthy, her wearable art objects appeared in fashion magazines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, Women’s Wear Daily and others.
Gale Rothstein Designs, Inc. ceased to exist in 1999. According to the artist, she lost interest in making jewelry and took up assemblage sculptures, participating in various art exhibitions. As they say, talented people are talented in everything.

1980s modernist brooch. Matte gold tone, genuine stones
1980s modernist brooch. Matte gold tone, genuine stones
Maker's mark
Maker’s mark

Gale Rothstein vintage costume jewelry

Abstract design brooch. Gold tone, natural stones, glass cabochons
Abstract design brooch. Gold tone, natural stones, glass cabochons
Dangle drop modernist design clip on earrings. Gold tone, resin, natural stones
Dangle drop modernist design clip on earrings. Gold tone, resin, natural stones
Dangle geometric design pierced earrings. Metal, lapis, turquoise
Dangle geometric design pierced earrings. Metal, lapis, turquoise
Geometric design gold tone multi gem brooch
Geometric design gold tone multi gem brooch
Geometric design stick pin. Oxydized pewter, lapis, turquoise
Geometric design stick pin. Oxydized pewter, lapis, turquoise
Lapel pin of gold tone with semi-precious stones
Lapel pin of gold tone with semi-precious stones
Long statement artisan earrings with gemstones
Long statement artisan earrings with gemstones
Modernist matte gold dangle pendant with multi gems
Modernist matte gold dangle pendant with multi gems
Multigem matte gold modernist brooch
Multi gem matte gold modernist brooch
Square geometric design gold plated multi gem brooch. 1990s
Square geometric design gold plated multi gem brooch. 1990s
Stick pin modernist design, gold tone, multi gems
Stick pin modernist design, gold tone, multi gems
Sunburst design pendant with gemstones
Sunburst design pendant with gemstones
Triangular pendant. Gold plated, natural stones. 1990s
Triangular pendant. Gold plated, natural stones. 1990s
Vintage geometric design earrings. Gold plated, semi-precious stones. 1990s
Vintage geometric design earrings. Gold plated, semi-precious stones. 1990s
Maker's mark
Maker’s mark
Trademark since 1981
Trademark since 1981

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