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1940s poster. Robert and John Rubel jewellery

Robert and John Rubel jewellery
Born in the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the late 1800s, brothers Robert and John Rubel created high jewelry pieces in their workshop in Hungary. In 1915, they moved to Paris and began creating under the name Rubel Freres.
The Rubel brothers set up a jewelry workshop near one of the five “royal squares” of Paris, the famous Place Vendome. The place was famous for its jewelry boutiques, including Chanel headquarters, Cartier and Chaumet. Also, since 1934, the house number 21 belongs to the fashion house of Elsa Schiaparelli.
Noteworthy, Van Cliff & Arpels quickly became their customer and part of their production.
Thanks to the extraordinary skills and craftsmanship, the company enjoyed success, having opened branches in Paris and London. When Van Cleef & Arpels opened its first workshop and store in New York City in 1939, the Rubel brothers moved there too.
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The Lord watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another. – Genesis 31:49 of the Bible. Traditional heart brooch with engraving. Victorian era Mizpah jewelry with sense

Victorian era Mizpah jewelry with sense

Founded by two brothers in England, Mizpah jewelry company produced jewelry that symbolises an emotional bond and in translation means “I will always be with you.” These are spiritual ornaments with a meaning, intended for beloved and dear people – relatives, friends, and soulmates. The production of the company included chains, necklaces, engraved medallions and brooches with names, memorable dates and oaths. MIZPAH products were very popular among couples in the Victorian era. Traditionally made of silver, this antique jewelry is very much appreciated by collectors.
Mizpah is an amulet, a symbol of the emotional connection between parting people (even if one of them died). According to belief, it ensures the safe return of a loved one. The image of ivy on the decoration symbolized immortality, unfading love, fidelity, friendship and memory.
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Moth Large antique rare brooch with a crystal insert. Made in the style of Art Nouveau. 1890. C&R marking. 6.3 cm. C&R Hettel costume jewelry

Antique C&R Hettel costume jewelry
The history of jewelry company owned by Charles R. Hettel began in 1890 in St. Louis, Missouri. According to sources, the company ceased to exist in 1940s, and the latest jewelry catalog of this brand was published in 1931.
Jewellery by Charles R. Hettel is very extremely rare and desirable for collectors of vintage costume jewelry.
Initially, the company manufactured watches and high quality jewelry in Victorian or Art Deco style. The craftsmen used gold, silver, and diamonds. However, the era of the Great Depression (late 1920s and early 1930s) forced the company to change the politics in order to stay afloat. Thus, the company launched the production of costume jewelry with the use of cheaper materials. Accordingly, the designers replaced diamonds with Austrian rock crystal, natural pearls with faux, and gold items became gilded of made of brass. Yet, excellent jewelry work and high quality remained unchanged.

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Fish princess brooch pendant. Silver, black pearls, mammoth tusk. Jewellery designer Guntis Lauders

Latvian jewellery designer Guntis Lauders
Born 31 May 1965 in Riga, Guntis Lauder is a talented and creative jewellery designer. He graduated from the Department of Metal Design of the Tallinn Art Institute (1992), and Latvian Academy of Arts (2005). Since 1996, Lauders participated in international group exhibitions in Europe, America and Russia. Laureate of the Baltic Triennial of Applied Arts in Tallinn. Noteworthy, in 1998, the Riga City Council awarded him with the title of “The best jewelry artist of the year”. His works decorate the Latvian Museum of Applied Arts and Design, as well as private collections around the world.

The artist’s handwriting is instantly captured in the details, forms and materials he used. To achieve this, he masterly uses such classic jewelry technologies as inlay, engraving on a mammoth tusk and an ebony tree. Among other techniques are soldering, casting and forging. Traditionally, the designer uses silver, mammoth tusk, garnets, green amethyst, pyrite, agate, smoky quartz, ebony, black and white pearls, topaz and more.

“I would like my jewelry to be passed from generation to generation”. The materials he uses can withstand time and do not fade. According to Guntis, in the creative process he does not like any restrictions.
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Lady Gaga wearing pearl and crystal mask glasses. Rodrigo Otazu statement jewelry

Rodrigo Otazu statement jewelry
The history of Argentinean fashion brand Rodrigo Otazu began in 1991. His decorations first attracted attention when they appeared in the Australian magazine Vogue. Now Rodrigo lives in New York, where he creates capsule collections and jewelry for show business stars.
Known as “Jeweller to the Stars”, many celebrities love his handcrafted jewelry. Among them – Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, Kylie Minogue, Madonna, Britney Spears, Mariah Kerry, Nicole Kidman and others.
His jewelry regularly appear in best fashion shows of Christian La Croix, Clements Ribeiro, Emanuel Ungaro, Giambattista Valli, Jean-Paul Gualtier, etc.
Noteworthy, Otazu created a special collection for the main characters of the film “SEX AND THE CITY 2”. Worn by celebrities, his jewelry appeared at all the major industry award ceremonies, including the Oscars, Emmys, Tonys, and the Grammys.
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Resplandor earrings. 6,5 cm, brass, gilding, malachite, varnish. Daniel Espinosa handcrafted jewelry

Daniel Espinosa handcrafted jewelry
The renowned Latin American jewelry designer, Daniel Espinosa has learned Mexican silver craftsmanship since childhood. Born in 1969, he grew in a family of goldsmiths in Taxco, and jewelry is in his DNA. According to Espinosa, he prefers attractive jewelry with geometric volumes.
A lot of stars love and wear vibrant, bold, innovative and undeniably luxurious Daniel Espinosa jewelry. In particular, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Melanie Griffith, Eva Longoria, Shakira, Nelly Furtado, Salma Hayek, Oprah, Susan Sarandon, Holly Berry, Gwyneth Paltrow, and many more.
The designer combines the latest trends in the world of jewelry with ancient traditions using silver – metal, which is the hallmark of the designer’s homeland, Mexico.
All Espinosa jewelry is exclusively handmade, which from Mexico conveys to us the culture and fashion spirit. Focused primarily on style, complement, his decorations often create the necessary direction in the image.
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Gold and silver edge white rose bouquet brooch pin. English vintage Coalport costume jewelry

English vintage Coalport costume jewelry

The history of Coalport began in Victorian times in 1795, created by John Rose in Coalport village located in Shropshire, England. Very soon, Coalport porcelain became popular worldwide. Particularly popular among the products of this manufactory, were stucco flowers, the so-called “China Coalport”.
The Royal Society of the Arts, already in 1820, awarded Coalport a gold medal. Noteworthy, Queen Victoria presented the collection from the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London to Russian Tsar Nicholas I. Since 1889, regular export of Coalport products to the United States began. Alas, along with the great financial crisis, in the 1920s, porcelain sales declined and production began to have problems.
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