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Sun brooch pendant of gold tone. 1990s. Loola Paris vintage costume jewelry

Loola Paris vintage costume jewelry
The history of the French costume jewelry designer “Loola Paris” spans less than two decades – from 1989 to 2008. Following the spirit of haute couture, Parisian jewelry designer Evelyne Sitbon produced high end fashion jewelry with modernist or abstract accents.
Handcrafting bracelets, necklaces, earrings and brooches, the designers used textured metal alloys, gold or silver plating, crystals and multicolor gripoix glass imitating natural stones.
Today, unique vintage pieces signed “Loola Paris” have become collector’s items.
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Floral design multicolored rhinestone silver tone brooch signed “Jewel Crest”. 6 cm. Donald Simpson vintage costume jewelry

Donald Simpson vintage costume jewelry
One of the major Australian jewelers of the late 1940s – early 1970s, Donald Simpson made a significant contribution to 20th century jewellery design. Noteworthy, he produced costume jewelry under three trademarks, which was reflected in the labeling of his products. Specifically, “Originals from Simpson Jewellery Pty Ltd STG”, “Another Original from Simpson” and “Jewel Crest”.
According to The Sidney Morning Herald, Simpson made a replica of the Waratah brooch which he gave to Queen Elizabeth II on her first visit to Australia in 1952.
The designer traditionally used high-quality materials such as silver, gold, rhodium, as well as Austrian crystals, cultured pearls and Aurora Borealis rhinestones. Created in an Art Deco style with classic floral motifs, his necklaces, brooches and earrings were sold in original silk-lined boxes. Today, every piece created by Sydney jewellery designer Donald Simpson is rare and highly collectible.
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Sterling silver brooch by Jo. 1950s. Signed Catanzaro vintage silver jewelry

Signed Catanzaro vintage silver jewelry (1959-1980)
Josephine “Jo” Catanzaro (1913–1988) and her younger sister Antoinette “Toni” Catanzaro (1914–2003) grew up in Buffalo, New York. In the mid-1950s, they took a jewelry making course and opened a jewelry shop in their native Buffalo. It was there that they created unique modernist sterling silver jewelry, branding it with their names “Jo Catanzaro”, or “Toni Catanzaro”. Noteworthy, the sisters received many awards while participating in national jewelry exhibitions. Today, jewelry created by the Catanzaro sisters has a high collectible value.
Notably, they also sold glass, ceramics, textiles, and wood items in their “House of Crafts” gallery created by other American and foreign craftsmen.
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Kinetic Sterling silver dangle earrings. 1950s. Joseph Skinger vintage silver jewelry

Joseph Skinger vintage silver jewelry (1946-1967)
Born on March 16, 1911 in Massachusetts, Joseph Skinger was a renowned mid-century metal artist, sculptor and jeweler who worked in Alburg Springs, Vermont. Notably, he became famous for the slalom ring, which he invented in the early 1950s. This was the time when Joseph attended art classes at the London Central School of Arts and Crafts.
Skinger traditionally used sterling silver when making handmade jewelry, and used wood, copper and fiberglass to create sculptural works. Unfortunately, the talented jeweler lived only 55 years. He worked for two decades until his death in January 1967.
Signed “Joseph Skinger”, these unique abstract jewelry pieces have become rare and highly collectible.
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Frog brooch. Gold plated textured metal alloy, Swarovski crystals. 6 cm. 1980s. Signed Cinderella vintage costume jewelry

Signed Cinderella vintage costume jewelry
The history of the Cinderella costume jewelry brand began in 1928 in New York City and lasted about seven decades. “Cinderella” was one of four trademarks owned by Blancard & Co. corporation. Registered in July 1955, the renewed brand for the production of rings, bracelets, brooches, cufflinks, pendants, necklaces and pins, “Cinderella Jewels” ceased to exist in 1996.

Along with jewelry, the company produced money clips, belt buckles, crosses and Star of David emblems. Noteworthy, the company’s craftsmen used both precious metals and metal alloys, as well as art glass, Austrian crystals and rhinestones. The maker’s mark traditionally includes “Cinderella” without a copyright sign, or “Cinderella Jewels” in script and a crown on an oval cartouche.
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Bee on leaf textured silver and gold tone scarf clips. Signed Lieba vintage costume jewelry

Signed Lieba vintage costume jewelry (1966-1987)
Located at 405 West Franklin Street, Baltimore, Maryland, “Lieba Inc” primarily created jewelry clips which today have become highly collectible. Incorporated in January 1966, the company ceased to exist in 1987.

The style of Lieba clips ranged from the heraldic, Victorian to Art Nouveau, modernist, abstract and brutalist. Also, the designs included textured or filigree, floral, geometric and classic motifs. The company’s craftsmen created jewelry from metal alloys of gold and silver tones, as well as gold, semi-precious stones, faux pearls, rhinestones and art glass. The markings on the back of each item included “Lieba U.S.A.”

Noteworthy, the Lieba offered ideas in their ads and booklets showing different and exciting ways to tie scarves and actually change style. According to their pamphlets and ads, clips were perfect accessory for any fashionista.
It’s important to note that the renewed company “The scarf Clip By Lieba”, registered at the same address in 1989, ceased to exist in 1995.
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Circle and leaf sterling silver pin brooch. Joseph Masaniello modernist silver jewelry (late 1940s – 1970s)

Joseph Masaniello modernist silver jewelry (late 1940s – 1970s)
New York based silversmith of Italian origin, Joseph Masaniello (1908 – 1979) was one of the renowned artisans and modernist jewelers of the late 1940s – early 70s. Following the traditions of the Arts and Crafts movement, he nevertheless created his own jewelry designs, which were more geometric and modernist. Noteworthy, calla lily designs became the hallmark of most of his works.
When handcrafting bracelets, brooches, pins, rings and earrings, the jeweler traditionally used sterling silver. Also, natural gemstones such as onyx, jade, moonstone, agate, as well as glass. He signed his pieces with a conjoined ‘JM’ for Joseph Masaniello and “Sterling”.
Today, jewelry created by Joseph Masaniello is rare and highly collectible.
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