Coral star brooch. The coral collection, 1993. Rhinestones, gold tone, enamel. Gerard Yosca vintage costume jewelry
Gerard Yosca vintage costume jewelry
Located in New York, the Gerard Yosca workshop has been creating jewellery for over 35 years. Yosca graduated from the famous Parsons School of Design in New York. Noteworthy, all Yosca high-quality pieces are assembled by hand, made from the best selected materials and antique elements. A great variety of materials includes enamels, colored faceted beads, wood, exotic stones, antique amulets and much more.
Noteworthy, the designer created exclusive jewelry for such famous brands as Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta, Nanette Lepore and Nicole Miller. Stars like Hillary Clinton, Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Oprah Winfrey, Taylor Swift, Salma Hayek, and many others wear his unique jewelry.
According to Yosca, the source of inspiration for his works is a jewelry box with a minimum age of 100 years. New York jewelry designer, he is a member of CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America), and a flea market and a Snoopy fanatic.
Lemon Rhapsody brooch, 1990s. Swarovski crystals, rhinestones, art glass, gold plated. 5.7 cm
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Gerard Yosca vintage costume jewelry
American jeweler, designer, teacher and artist Gerard Yosca
Bow brooch of gold tone
Bar brooch. Bronze tone, crystals, pearls. 5 cm x 1.5 cm
Pink shades brooch. Glass stones, gold tone
Black howlite stone rhinestones brass tone bracelet
Bow brooch of gold tone, enamel, yellow rhinestones
Cameo brooch. Gold tone, faux pearls, crystals, resin
Circus Horse brooch. Enamel, rhinestones
Clips and bracelet set. 1980s. Gold tone, black and white enamel. Bracelet 17 cm, clips 3.8 cm
Cross clips. Scarlet tone lucite, transparent crystals, gold tone. 1990s
Crystal brooch with amber yellow and pink crystals
Daisy enameled cuff with glass cabochons and rhinestones. 1991
Eight-pointed cross bracelet. Purple cabochon, faux pearls, crystals. Quilted pattern. 1980s
Enameled gold tone button earrings. 1990s
Floral design brooch. Gold tone, amber red crystals, rhinestones
Flower brooch. Gold tone, white enamel, black cabochons
Frog cuff. Gold tone, rhinestones, enamel. The Autumn Pond Collection, Fall ’91
Gorgeous pink brooch. Gold tone, pink glass cabochons, crystals
Dragonfly brooch. Gold tone, enamel, rhinestones, faux pearls, cabochons
Heart hairpin of gold tone, rhinestones
Heraldic pendant. 1990s. Gold tone, purple enamel, glass
Large red cabochon, clear crystals gold tone round brooch
Lavender carp brooch. 1980s. 7.5 cm. Enamel, cabochons, crystals
Matte gold hairpin with cross design, decorated with faux pearls, blue and green glass crystals, rhinestones
Pink pendant. Glass cabochons of pink shades, gold tone, crystals. 5.8 cm
Red cabochon gold plated brooch pendant. 1987
Rock and Romance collection cuff of silver tone textured metal
Spring ’96 collection grape brooch. Gold tone, rhinestones, faux pearls
Swirl design brooch and earrings. Gold tone, faux opal cabochons, white rhinestones
Turtle clips. Gold tone, dark purple enamel, eyes decorated with transparent Swarovski crystals
Vintage brooch pendant. Crystals, glass cabochons