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 cmMaker’s mark
Luca Razza vintage costume jewelry
Angel holding letter A brooch pin. Gold tone, enamel. 3 cmAquarius pendant of gold tone, plastic. 9.7 cmAries Zodiac PendantBlack lion head necklace. 1970sBuddha face pendant necklace. Gold tone, resinButterfly brooch. Gold tone, pewterCancer Zodiac sign. 7.8 cm. 1970sCat in the basket pendant made of resinExotic fish brooches of gold toneFiligree butterfly pendant, gold platedFish brooch. Green and blue enamel, silver tone metalGrandma word brooch with a rose flower. Silver tone metalGuardian Angel broochJungle animals brooch with charms – tiger, rhino, elephant, lionLeo Zodiac sign. 1970s. 7.5 cmLove gold plated brooch“M” initial brooch, or Scorpio zodiac sign. Gold plated, enamel. 3 cm, 1960s’Moon angel brooch with rhinestonesOwl pendant. Amber eyes, gold and silver tone metalPisces Zodiac Sign. Silver and gold toneResin carved Ram head brooch. Gold toneScorpio zodiac sign pendant. Resin, gold toneTaurus The Zodiac sign brooch. Gold tone, resinVirgo Zodiac sign pendant. Gold tone, resinWhite enamel gold tone metal pendant. 5 cmWhite, blue and red enameled flower broochYellow school bus enameled broochSeagull vintage brooch. 1970s. Gold tone metal. 3.5 cmWise Owl pendant. Plastic, alloy. 7 cm. 1970s
