
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