Taurus Bull pendant, from Zodiac signs collection. Gold tone, white plastic (resin). Luca Razza vintage costume jewelry
Luca Razza vintage costume jewelry
The history of L. Razza brand began in Providence, Rhode Island, founded in the early 1960s by American designer of Italian origin Luca Razza (1926-2021). During his long life, Razza collaborated with many jewelry companies and jewelers of that time. Born in Providence, he lived all his life in Rhode Island, and died in 1921 at the age of 94. He was World War II Navy Veteran.
The designer became famous thanks to his jewelry line “Zodiac Signs”. Such series of animal head (elephants, lions, owls) pieces repeatedly appeared in glossy editions of that time. In addition, the company became known for developing a type of plastic that amazingly imitated ivory.
Traditionally, the priority was large figure decorations with animals, angels and initials. And now the excellent products marked Razza very much appreciated in the catalogs, appear in fashion blogs with an enviable constancy.
Noteworthy, Luca Razza jewelers made products by hand, using silver and gold tone alloys, as well as plastic and enamel. The company was active in the jewelry market for 10 years, until the early 1970s.
Elephant’s head pendant. Gold tone, carved jade. 4.5 cm
Maker’s mark
Luca Razza vintage costume jewelry
Angel holding letter A brooch pin. Gold tone, enamel. 3 cm
Aquarius pendant of gold tone, plastic. 9.7 cm
Aries Zodiac Pendant
Black lion head necklace. 1970s
Buddha face pendant necklace. Gold tone, resin
Butterfly brooch. Gold tone, pewter
Cancer Zodiac sign. 7.8 cm. 1970s
Cat in the basket pendant made of resin
Exotic fish brooches of gold tone
Filigree butterfly pendant, gold plated
Fish brooch. Green and blue enamel, silver tone metal
Grandma word brooch with a rose flower. Silver tone metal
Guardian Angel brooch
Jungle animals brooch with charms – tiger, rhino, elephant, lion
Leo Zodiac sign. 1970s. 7.5 cm
Love gold plated brooch
“M” initial brooch, or Scorpio zodiac sign. Gold plated, enamel. 3 cm, 1960s’
Moon angel brooch with rhinestones
Owl pendant. Amber eyes, gold and silver tone metal
Pisces Zodiac Sign. Silver and gold tone
Resin carved Ram head brooch. Gold tone
Scorpio zodiac sign pendant. Resin, gold tone
Taurus The Zodiac sign brooch. Gold tone, resin
Virgo Zodiac sign pendant. Gold tone, resin
White enamel gold tone metal pendant. 5 cm
White, blue and red enameled flower brooch
Yellow school bus enameled brooch
Seagull vintage brooch. 1970s. Gold tone metal. 3.5 cm
Wise Owl pendant. Plastic, alloy. 7 cm. 1970s