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Mamselle Costume jewelry

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Elegant vintage brooch in the form of the orchid, marked Mamselle

Orchid, the symbol of sophistication, wisdom and gentility, love, beauty and harmony, as well as family comfort. Mamselle Costume jewelry (1962-1987)

Mamselle Costume jewelry
The history of Mamselle jewelry trademark owned by B.B. Greenberg Co. began in 1962. The president of the company, Burleigh B. Greenberg was not a jeweler or a designer, but he was a talented businessman. Prior to establishing his own company, about 1930 to 1962 – Burleigh B. Greenberg served as vice president of the jewelry company “Brier Manufacturing Co.”. He achieved great success, contributing to the successful promotion of the brand in Europe and Japan.
Waging a successful business and having a good partnership, he has delivered the first plastic from Germany, so that plastic has become widely used in the manufacture of jewelry. After World War II, Greenberg was able to establish the jewelry industry in Japan and Korea.

Beautiful vintage brooch in the form of a golden daffodil with a large crystal in the center. Signed Mamselle

Daffodil brooch. Gold tone, crystal

According to the memoirs of Greenberg’s son, his father was a close friend of Daniel Swarovski and the first importer of Swarovski stones at a time when he still worked as Daniel in Czechoslovakia. (Information obtained from William Greenberg, son of Burley B. Greenberg in June 2009).

The main components of the alloy ornaments “MAMSELLE” consisted of gold-plated metal with brushed and polished surfaces. The production widely used zirconia, faux pearls, semi-precious stones and enamel. Traditionally, the designs included figural fauna and flora motif pieces, as well as Christmas wreaths, trees and hearts.

In 1987, Burleigh B. Greenberg sold the company to the Corporation Greenberg Co., and trademark “MAMSELLE” ceased to exist.

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Mamselle Costume jewelry (1962-1987)

Christmas tree Vintage brooch by Mamselle

Christmas tree brooch

Kitten Vintage brooch, marked Mamselle

Kitten brooch

Mamselle Costume jewelry

Christmas Angel brooch

Mamselle Costume jewelry

Cat brooch pin. Gold tone, rhinestones

Mamselle Costume jewelry

Filigree Leaf brooch

Mamselle marked vintage enameled brooch Duck

Duck enameled brooch

Mamselle Costume jewelry

Rooster brooch. Gold tone, rhinestone

Mamselle Strawberry Brooch

Strawberry Brooch

Mamselle vintage brooch of 1960s

1960s brooch

Mamselle Costume jewelry

White & Black Enamel Gold tone Flying Bird Brooch

Vintage Brooch Bouquet by Mamselle

Bouquet brooch

Mamselle Costume jewelry

Gold fish brooch

Mamselle Costume jewelry

Oak leaf brooch

Mamselle Costume jewelry

Snowman brooch

Vintage Circle Pin Brooch with Faux Pearls, marked Mamselle

Circle Pin Brooch with Faux Pearls

Vintage Mamselle Bird Brooch

Bird Brooch

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