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La Contessa vintage costume jewelry

Fish brooch with charms. Silver tone textured metal, rhinestones, faux pearls. Brooch 6.5 cm, earrings 5 cm. 1980s. La Contessa vintage costume jewelry

La Contessa vintage costume jewelry
Born in 1960, Baltimore based designer Mary DeMarco has always wanted to be an artist. After receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Towson State University and graduating from the Maryland College of Art, she continued her studies in Florence.
Returning home in the early 1980s, she took a job as a waitress at Hampden, but in her spare time she created jewelry from the old jewels she had at home. Colleagues at work appreciated the work of the designer and began to order jewelry for themselves and their friends. Soon, the business began to generate income and motivated her to start doing jewelry professionally. She worked in local jewelry workshops, but she thought about starting her own business.
William Wolfe supported his wife’s aspirations and they founded DeMarco-Wolfe, Ltd with the La Contessa jewelry brand. Starting a family business in their home in Charles Village, they soon moved to a mall, bought the necessary equipment, and hired a few people. Exquisitely handcrafted, La Contessa jewelry was sold successfully in department stores and boutiques in all states. Created in the 1980s-90s pieces are especially valuable for lovers and collectors of vintage jewelry.
Incorporated on Monday 13th January 1986, DeMarco-Wolfe, Ltd is still active.

Maple leaf silver tone clip on earrings

Maple leaf silver tone clip on earrings

Maker's mark

Maker’s mark

La Contessa vintage costume jewelry

Acorn decor round shaped clip on earrings. Gold tone, glass cabochon

Acorn decor round shaped clip on earrings. Gold tone, glass cabochon

Butterfly brooch pin with charm. Gold tone, rhinestones

Butterfly brooch pin with charm. Gold tone, glass cabochons, rhinestones

Cat inspired charms of bronze tone

Cat inspired charms of bronze tone

Cowboy hat horse head clip earrings of silver tone

Cowboy hat horse head clip earrings of silver tone

Cowboy theme charms brass tone earrings

Cowboy theme charms brass tone earring

Firebird gold tone rhinestone pendant

Firebird gold tone rhinestone pendant

Fish brooch and earrings with charms. Silver tone textured metal, rhinestones, faux pearls. Brooch 6.5 cm, earrings 5 cm. 1980s

Fish earrings. Silver tone textured metal, rhinestones, faux pearls. Brooch 6.5 cm, earrings 5 cm. 1980s

Floral heart pendant. Brass, rhinestone

Floral heart pendant. Brass, rhinestone

Heart dangle drop earrings. Silver tone textured metal. 8 cm. 1980s

Heart dangle drop earrings. Silver tone textured metal. 8 cm. 1980s

Monkey silver tone rhinestones pendant

Monkey silver tone rhinestones pendant

Ornate dangle heart bronze tone earrings

Ornate dangle heart bronze tone earrings

Owl silver tone rhinestones pendant

Owl silver tone rhinestones pendant

Purple rhinestone acorn design bronze tone dangle earrings

Purple rhinestone acorn design bronze tone dangle earrings

Seahorse silver tone ring

Seahorse silver tone ring

Squirrel earrings. Copper tone, crystals

Squirrel earrings. Copper tone, crystals

Starfish brooch pendant. La Contessa collection, Precious Stonessilver tone, Swarovski crystals

Starfish brooch pendant. La Contessa collection, Precious Stones, silver tone, Swarovski crystals

Vintage Heart shaped earrings. Silver tone, art glass

Vintage Heart shaped earrings. Silver tone, art glass

Weather inspired silver charms - sun, umbrella, lighting, snow flakes, sun

Weather inspired silver charms – sun, umbrella, lighting, snow flakes, sun

Wild animal charm dangle earrings of silver and pewter

Wild animal charm dangle earrings of silver and pewter

Bee gold tone art glass post earrings

Bee gold tone art glass post earrings

Maker's mark

Mary Marco stamp

Maker's mark

Maker’s mark