Mary Kay vintage costume jewelry
Mary Kay vintage costume jewelry
Founded by Mary Kay Ash (1918 – 1963) in Dallas, Texas, American network marketing company began its activity in 1963. In addition to cosmetics, the company produced accessories and costume jewelry.
The history of the Mary Kay jewelry trademark began exactly forty years ago. Registered by Mary Kay Inc. in 1981, the renewed trademark was re-registered in 2015. As you know, the jewelry of this brand was part of an advertising company promoting network marketing. Noteworthy, in the 1980s MK collaborated with well known jewelers, for example, RJ Graziano.
Most often, the company produced fashionable costume jewelry for a variety of occasions. In particular, for various anniversaries of the corporation, for the release of a line of cosmetics and perfumes, etc. However, most often these were jewelry pieces that Beauty Consultants received as a gift, to motivate them for further growth. Thus, the most famous motivational design included the ladder of success, or the staircase to the stars pins. In addition, such decorations were given as prizes when attending seminars and encouraging the most successful sellers.
Handcrafted in the 1980s, such nice knick knacks are now vintage and collectible. MK craftsmen used alloys of metals of gold and silver tone, as well as silver and gold. Also, enamel, art glass, rhinestones, and even precious stones – diamonds, rubies, and sapphires.