Marjorie Baer vintage costume jewelry

Marjorie Baer vintage costume jewelry
Cross lines pattern hammered brass brooch pin. Marjorie Baer vintage costume jewelry

Marjorie Baer vintage costume jewelry (1979-1991)
The history of the “MB SF” jewelry brand began in 1979 in San Francisco, California, founded by Marjorie Ellen Baer (December 31, 1953 – October 6, 2007).

Born in North Hollywood, she studied art and interior design at the University of California, Santa Cruz and George Washington University in Washington, DC. After working on several design projects, Baer settled in South San Francisco and founded Marjorie Baer Accessories, Inc.

She opened an art studio where a small group of innovative artisans and jewelers began creating wearable art.
MB designers used hammered metals, including bronze, copper and silver, as well as resin, art glass and semi-precious stones. They labeled their pieces with the initials M. Baer Acc. S.F., Baer SF, or “MB SF,” which stands for Marjorie Baer and San Francisco.
Made between 1979 and 1991, these pieces of jewelry are collectibles.

Handcrafted with great attention to detail, her jewelry and, in particular, the variety of designs is astounding. In addition to costume jewelry, earrings, brooches, pendants and necklaces, the company’s craftsmen produced belts, hair ornaments and various fashionable women’s accessories.
Marjorie E. Baer was active for almost thirty years until brain cancer left her unable to work. She passed away in 2007 at the age of 53.

Bar brooch lapel pin. Hammered mixed metals
Bar brooch lapel pin. Hammered mixed metals
Maker's mark
Maker’s mark
Trademark
Trademark
Maker's mark
Maker’s mark

Marjorie Baer vintage costume jewelry

Bronze tone pyramid design pendant
Bronze tone pyramid design pendant
Brooch with charms. Mixed metals
Brooch with charms. Mixed metals
Button design brass gray stone stud earrings
Button design brass gray stone stud earrings
Copper brass silver geometric design brooch
Copper brass silver geometric design brooch
Dangle pierced earrings. Mixed metals
Dangle pierced earrings. Mixed metals
Door knocker design brass metal clip on earrings
Door knocker design brass clip on earrings
Dreamcatcher moon design earrings with charms. Mixed silver and bronze tone hammered metal mesh
Dreamcatcher moon design earrings with charms. Silver and bronze tone, hammered metal, mesh
Elephant leaf brooch. Hammered metal, glass cabochon
Elephant leaf brooch. Hammered metal, glass cabochon
Geometric design dangle clip on earrings. Silver tone metal alloy, resin
Geometric design dangle clip on earrings. Silver tone metal alloy, resin
Gold tone textured amoeba shape clip earrings
Gold tone textured amoeba shape clip earrings
Gold tone textured hammered metal geometric design brooch pin
Gold tone textured hammered metal geometric design brooch pin
Minimalist geometric design mixed metal brooch pin
Minimalist geometric design mixed metal brooch pin
Mixed metal geometric design brooch pin
Mixed metal geometric design brooch pin
Modernist hammered metal brooch
Modernist hammered metal brooch
Modernist silver tone earrings
Modernist silver tone earrings
Oval design mixed metal brooch pin
Oval design mixed metal brooch pin
Pheasant ornated dangle brooch pin. Hammered metal, lapis, moonstone
Pheasant ornated dangle brooch pin. Hammered metal, lapis, moonstone
Round and square design brass and pearlized resin clip on earrings
Round and square design brass and pearlized resin clip on earrings
Silver tone turquoise pierced earrings
Silver tone turquoise pierced earrings
Textured silver tone statement necklace
Textured silver tone statement necklace
Vintage clip on earrings
Silver tone clip on earrings
Vintage silver tone resin dangle post earrings
Vintage silver tone resin dangle post earrings
Maker's mark 1
Maker’s mark

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