Art Deco Lady’s face pendant. 14 K Gold plated, rhinestones. 5.5 cm. 1970s. Lucien Piccard vintage costume jewelry
Lucien Piccard vintage costume jewelry
The history of renowned timepiece maker Lucien Piccard spans nearly one hundred years, founded in Switzerland in 1923. In addition to watches, eyewear and perfumes, clothing and footwear, leather goods and gifts, the company made exquisite costume jewelry. Noteworthy, Lucien Piccard is not the name of any particular living individual.
It was Manhattan, New York based jeweler Abraham Blumstein (1902-1984) who owned the trademark. Chairman of the Lucien Piccard company in New York since 1931, Abraham Blumstein registered “Lucien Piccard Original” jewelry trademark in 1953. Blumstein retired in 1968. However, his company Lucien Piccard Original ceased to exist in 1997.
Also, Lucien Piccard company registered some more trademarks on production of costume jewelry – in 1962, Giltron (1964 – 1985), in 1969 and in 2001 – trademark owned by A. G. Inc.
Basket of flowers brooch pendant. 14 K gold, faux pearls, glass cabochonsSignature
Lucien Piccard vintage costume jewelry
Blue cabochons gold tone round shaped pendantFiligree design oval shaped pendant. Gold plated, glass. 8.5 cm. 1970sFlower bouquet brooch. Gold plated, enamel, faux pearlsFolk character jester silver tone pendantFunny frog gold plated broochIndian Maharajah Prince pendant. Silver plated, enamel, crystal. 1970sLion gold plated crystal eye broochMaltese cross gold tone rope brooch pendant. 6.8 cm. 1970sMaltese cross silver tone rope brooch. 6.8 cm. 1970sMythological goat man pendant. Gold plated. 1970sOpenwork gold plated dangling necklace. 1960sRound shaped brooch pin. 14 K gold, amethyst, pearlSquare shaped cufflinks. 14 K gold, natural stone cabochonsVessel gold tone textured earringsVintage bracelet. 14k yellow gold, tiger’s eye, chalcedonyMaker’s markAbraham Blumstein (1902-1984) registered “Lucien Piccard Original” jewelry trademark in 19531960s catalogue ads
