Roger Van S vintage costume jewelry
Roger Van S vintage costume jewelry
American vintage jewelry brand “Roger Van S” was a family business registered in New York, N. Y. by Roger Van Schoyck and his wife Doris Van Schoyck. The couple met at the University of Cincinnati. The chief designer of the company Mrs. Doris and Roger began producing costume jewelry right at the end of WWII, in 1945. In addition to jewelry, they created women’s handbags and accessories. The company ceased to exist in the 1960s. Noteworthy, in quality and design their jewelry pieces is comparable to Trifari. Lord & Taylor, B. Altman, Neiman-Marcus and other major department stores sold their handbags and costume jewelry through the 1960s.
Traditionally, the designers of the company used high quality materials – 14 K gold plating, crystals, rhinestones, art glass, faux pearls and enamel. Unique handmade Roger Van S decorations as well as handbags are rare and highly collectible.