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Two Hands vintage costume jewelry

Two Hands vintage costume jewelry

Church artisan brooch and earrings. Gold tone, enamel. 1990s. Two Hands vintage costume jewelry

Two Hands vintage costume jewelry
The history of the “Two Hands” costume jewelry trademark began in Providence, Rhode Island in 1992 and lasted a little more than a decade. The corporation, led by Linda A. Brunini (b. 1948, president) and Jonathan J. Zucchi (b. 1950, general manager), produced products ranging from sportswear and photo frames to children’s books and costume jewelry.

Two Hands Inc., which employed 35 craftsmen, made jewelry with the use of gold plating, handpainted cloisonne enamel and rhinestones. The designs of pins and earrings traditionally feature holiday motifs – Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, etc. According to the statement printed on branded cards, the company aimed to help children with disabilities.
Noteworthy, in addition to Two hands, the company owned “Accents” costume jewelry trademark.
Incorporated in 1993, Two Hands Inc ceased to exist in 2005. Linda Brunini, 74, currently lives in Florida.
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Signed Jeray vintage costume jewelry

Signed Jeray vintage costume jewelry

Mr Duck gold tone clear rhinestones brooch pin. 1950s. Signed Jeray vintage costume jewelry

Signed Jeray vintage costume jewelry
The history of the Jeray costume jewelry brand began in 1946, founded by New England Glass Works Inc. which operated in Providence, Rhode Island from 1911-1958.

Led by Louis Eugene Hirsch (November 17, 1913 – January 1, 2007), Jeray produced high-quality costume jewelry using metal alloys, gold and silver. The jewelry is characterized by filigree floral and foliage patterns embellished with vibrant rhinestones.
Noteworthy, iconic American designer Norman Bel Geddes (1893–1958) and cartoonist Betty Betz (1920–2010) made jewelry for Jeray. In this case, they added their names to the original logo, a stylized word Jeray written in a cursive font.

According to 1946-1954 copyright cards issued by the U.S. Copyright Office, New England Glass Works Inc., doing business as Jeray, filed patents on several pieces of jewelry in 1950.
Although there was also Jeray jewelry trademark (1943-1950), owned by Rice-Weiner & Co, however, their stamp is different in style as it includes block letters.

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D Torem Renclif vintage costume jewelry

Patriotic USA flag heart and bow dangle pin. Gold tone, enamel

Patriotic USA flag heart and bow dangle pin. Gold tone, enamel. 1980s. D Torem Renclif vintage costume jewelry

D Torem Renclif vintage costume jewelry
The history of the brand of costume jewelry labeled D Torem Renclif Inc began in 1970 in Providence, Rhode Island. It was a domestic business corporation led by Clifford Henry Stern (1921 – 2018). In fact, Clifford H. Stern was the president of two companies Renclif Inc., registered in New York and Providence.
The company’s chief designer was the talented jeweler, artist, photographer and author Dorothy Hehl Torem (born 1940). The maker’s mark respectively reflects the name of the jewelry designer and the name of the company.

The company’s workshop employed a team of 25 artisans and jewelers who created jewelry sold throughout the world. Traditionally, jewelry designs include environmental themes, as well as patriotic, animalistic and fashion motifs. To realize their creative ideas, designers used metal alloys, as well as gold, silver, and enamels.
The company’s profits reached several million dollars in the 1980s.
According to a database published in 2001 in the Rhode Island Manufacturers Register, the company was still active. However, it is most likely that after a change of ownership and a merger in the early 2000s, the company ceased producing costume jewelry.
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Signed Newpro vintage costume jewelry

Signed Newpro vintage costume jewelry

Saturn planet and stars dangle brooch. 1980s. Gold tone, glitter enamel, rhinestones. Signed Newpro vintage costume jewelry

Signed Newpro vintage costume jewelry

The history of the Newpro jewelry brand began in Norwood, Massachusetts in 1987. Founder and President of Newpro Designs Inc was Valentin Zev Rejman (1943 – 2023). He worked at his studio in Eastern Massachusetts for two decades until his company went out of business in 2007.

The designer made jewelry by hand using various techniques: casting, engraving, etching, enameling and polishing. Rejman traditionally used pewter, silver, gold, bronze, copper, brass, multicolor enamel and Aurora Borealis rhinestones. To achieve a beautiful contrast of textures, many of his Christmas designs incorporate filigree elements and glitter enamel. In addition to holiday series, his collections include classic, patriotic, and natural motifs.

Noteworthy, Newpro Designs Inc owned the Adina trademark for the production of costume jewelry, which was active from 1987 to 2005.

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Signed Ceard vintage pewter jewelry

Signed Ceard vintage pewter jewelry

Balmoral silver plated pewter pendant. 1970s. Signed Ceard vintage pewter jewelry

Signed Ceard vintage pewter jewelry

The history of the Scottish jewelry brand Ceard began in the late 1960s in Glasgow.
A small company of artisans, including graduates of the Glasgow School of Art John Forsyth (lead designer), Jimmy Seel and Bill Michael, created unique jewelry from fine pewter and silver. By the way, “Ceard” in Gaelic means “crafts”, an activity involving skill in making things by hand. The marking on the back includes “Ceard”, the design name, and “Made in Scotland”, or just” Ceard Scotland”.

The most significant became “The Country Series” collection, which included pewter pendants with plant motifs. According to belief, some plants and in particular Betony, Holly, Daisy, Oak and Thistle, Ivy, Driftwood have certain magical properties. Thus, Betony protects the wearer from witches, Holly brings good luck and protects the home, thistle symbolizes strength, Daisy brings back summer, Oak helps tap ancient power, etc.

Launched in the late 1960s, the company ceased to exist in the late 1970s, and today Ceard products are vintage collectibles.
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Mary McFadden vintage costume jewelry

Mary McFadden vintage costume jewelry

Scarab Egyptian revival brooch scarf pin. Gold tone, carved faux lapis and carnelian cabochons. 1980s. Mary McFadden vintage costume jewelry

Mary McFadden vintage costume jewelry
Born October 1, 1938, in New York City, McFadden studied costume design at the Traphagen School of Fashion, graduating in 1956. She lived on Park Avenue in Manhattan and worked as director of public relations for Dior New York and was editor of South African Vogue in the 1960s and 1970s. From 1982 to 1983, she was president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America.

Winner of numerous design and fashion awards, Mary McFadden has traveled extensively around the world. She founded her company, Mary McFadden Inc. in 1976. Inspired by the art of China, Africa, Greece and South America, Mary created original clothing designs from textiles picked up during her travels.

Noteworthy, in her early fashion shows the designer used jewelry created by well-known jewelry companies. However, in the late 1970s she began creating jewelry herself, marking it with her name. McFadden jewelry designs are highly original and inspired by the diversity of world cultures. Traditionally, her jewelry designs include Celtic, Etruscan, Pre-Columbian, Egyptian and African motifs. Along with gold-tone alloys, brass and art glass imitating natural stones, McFadden used gold plating and natural stones.

Extremely rare on the vintage jewelry market, Mary McFadden jewelry is highly sought after by collectors for its timeless design and exceptional craftsmanship.
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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.
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