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Vegetable motif round brooch. Gold tone metal, rhinestones. 1950s. Dalsheim vintage costume jewellery

Dalsheim vintage costume jewellery
The history of Dalsheim jewelry brand began in the late 1930s, founded by Maurice J. Dalsheim. New York City based Dalsheim Accessories Inc. produced necklaces, bracelets, brooches, pendants and earrings. Traditionally, the craftsmen used bronze, or silvertone and goldtone metal bases. For decorating they used fresh water and faux pearls, art glass imitating topaz, sapphire, emerald, amethyst, and onyx. Also, Austrian glass crystals, rhinestones and carved Lucite of various colors.
Popular fashion magazines, including Vogue (1958) advertized Dalsheim jewelry.
Noteworthy, the early products of Dalsheim didn’t have marks on them, and they released their costume jewellery with paper labels. The first marked jewelry appeared in 1939, and in 1955 they added the copyright symbol. Incorporated in 1934, Dalsheim Accessories Inc. ceased to exist in 1956.
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Round brooch. Floral motif. Copper, crystals. 5 cm. 1930s. Art Deco Style DRGM Jewellery

German vintage – DRGM Jewellery
Noteworthy, DRGM is an abbreviation for the German patent mark – Deutsches Reichs Gebrauchs Muster. According to sources, it was Pforzheim, Germany based jewelry manufacturer Schreiber & Hiller who registered DGRM in 1930.
Although the brand “DRGM” is better known for various products: watches, toys, bottle openers, cameras, etc, yet, the jewelry of the firm “DRGM” also deserves attention. In fact, many German jewelry manufacturers used this brand for their products. Traditionally, DRGM jewelry is made of transparent rock crystal and zinc alloys, and often covered with rhodium. Also, most products have clearly defined geometric shapes and are created in Art Deco and Early Art Nouveau styles.
The company appears to have ceased production during the Second World War. Indeed, it’s impossible to find an original 1930s piece with this desirable DRGM mark.
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Faux Coral and pearl necklace. Tony Duquette and Hutton Wilkinson costume jewellery

Hutton Wilkinson costume jewellery
The history of Hutton Wilkinson jewelry began in 1998.
Born in Los Angeles, California, Hutton Wilkinson grew up in the architectural circles of his father and grandfather. At age 18, he became a student of the icon of American design – Tony Duquette (1914-1999). Third generation architect, he made projects of interior designs for very famous people in different countries.
In 1998, he founded a company for the production of very original jewelry designs under his own name. Jewellery lovers, press and public enthusiastically accepted his jewelry collection.
Excellent design execution, originality, influence of the East and Africa – his brooches can not leave anyone indifferent. Many celebrities wore his decorations at the Oscar, Emmys, and the Golden Globe.
Among his clients – Raquel Welch, Joan Allen, Fei Dunaway, Sharon Stone, Liza Minnelli, Melissa Gilbert, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Amber Valletta, Mandy Moore, and many more.
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Romantic heart and arrow pendant. Crystals, metal alloy, glass. Jeanne Lanvin jewellery

Jeanne Lanvin jewellery
The oldest Parisian fashion house, founded by Jeanne Lanvin in 1889, produces elegant jewellery as a complement to its clothing collections. In the late 1960s, Lanvin produced a series of carved plastic pendants on chains in the style of pop art, and today they are very popular.
Traditionally, the brand “Lanvin” is synonymous with something amazing, gorgeous, original and unsurpassed! For more than a century, the unique Lanvin brand has produced a huge number of costume jewellery renowned throughout the world for its elegance, uniqueness and richness. The quality and sophisticated taste of this manufacturer will not leave anyone indifferent.
Born January 1, 1867, in Paris, Jeanne Lanvin grew up in an ordinary family. Since childhood, she has shown interest in the sewing business, and later she became the first fashion designer – a woman.
She participated in international exhibitions and, in 1926, and was awarded the Order of the Legion of Honor. Her work is a separate world, sophisticated and elegant.
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Heart as a gift, Brooch for St. Valentine’s day. Jewelry alloy, Swarovski rhinestones. 4.5 cm. Robert Graziano jewellery

Stunningly beautiful Robert Graziano jewellery
The history of R. J. Graziano jewelry trademark began in 1976. In fact, R. J. Graziano Inc. owns two trademarks on production of decorative pewter boxes and jewelry.
Italian by origin, Robert Graziano has been one of the most influential and famous designers of luxury jewellery in the US. Robert himself participates in the creation of jewelry collections, which have been on the wave of success for more than thirty years.
Called “new Trifari” and made exclusively in the United States, his decorations constantly adorn the covers of fashion magazines. In particular, Vogue, In style, Town & Country, and Harpers Bazaar. Largest stores, such as Saks Fifth Ave, Bloomingdale, Nordstrom, Bergdorf, Goodman and Neiman Marcus sell this jewelry.
Traditionally hand-assembled, Graziano jewelry is made with the use of exclusive French enamels and alloys containing gold, silver and copper. Also, natural gems, such as coral, quartz, topaz, pearl, amethyst, turquoise, and garnet. The marking includes R.J. Graziano, Graziano, or RJG.
Noteworthy, in 2007, Graziano entered the list of the ten best jewelry brands of the century, alongside with such prestigious brands as Cartier, Dior and Lanvin.
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Large 9,5 см brooch from the series Fashion victim. 1940s. Elzac California jewellery

Elzac California vintage costume jewellery
The history of Elzac jewelry began in 1940 when Eliot and Ruth Handler, alongside with their partner Zachary Zemby, founded their company Elzac (Eliot + Zachary). Headquartered in Los Angeles, the company used innovative materials such as ceramic, lucite, fur, feathers, cloth, and wood in unusual, whimsical ways. Incorporated in 1940, Elzac California Jewelry & Gift Ware ceased to exist in 1947.
The demand for costume jewelry was high, and it was an ideal time for for such an innovative jewelry designs. Noteworthy, Eliot jewelers constructed and finished their decorations entirely by hand.
Already in 1941 their products achieved great success and popularity over the next several years. It was during this period when more conventional jewelry materials were in short supply.
Meanwhile, in 1943 the company launched the “Black Magic” line with beautiful decorations made from black plexiglas.
Unfortunately, the popularity of Elzac design waned rapidly after the war, and the company stopped production.
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Key brooch with figural charms, Designer Victor Silson. Gold-plated metal. 7cm. American jewelry company Silson Inc of New York

American jewelry company Silson Inc of New York
The history of Silson jewellery spans a short period – a little more than a decade. Founded in 1937 by two brothers Victor and Jack Silberfeld, British citizens, who later changed their name to Silson. The main designer, whose name we meet most frequently, was Victor Silson. However, among other designers who worked for Silson were Samuel Rubin and George Stangl. Also, three more jewelry designers – Howard Chandler Christy, Sue Harrison and Sally Stark worked for the company.
Traditionally, Silson designers used gold-plated metal, enamel, lucite and rhinestones.
Noteworthy, Silson became famous for their line of patriotic and military jewelry produced during the WWII. In particular, brooches depicting American Eagle, Flag, Air Forces, British and American Ambulance Corps, or The Young Women’s Christian Association.
According to various sources, Silson Inc. of New York ceased to exist in the late 1940s. And the designers of Silson company later worked for the Mexican Spratling Co., which specialized in sterling silver jewelry.
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