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Gale Rothstein vintage costume jewelry

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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