A couple of birds enameled brooch. 3.3 cm. Roman vintage costume jewelry
Roman vintage costume jewelry (1953-1998)
First used in commerce in 1953, the official history of Roman jewelry trademark began in 1973. The trademark owner was a designer of fashion jewelry Roman Co., based in St Louis, MO. Among other owners were St. Louis based company TSI Accessory Group, Inc., and Roman & Sunstone, LLC, based in Pine Brook, NJ.
Known for its performance, Roman produced bijoux skillfully imitating expensive jewelry. Collectors of vintage costume jewelry appreciate excellent quality of materials which has always distinguished Roman jewelry.
The company craftsmen used high quality materials, including gold plating and art glass imitating precious gems. Also, genuine Austrian crystals, mother of pearl, multicolor enamel and rhinestones. The earliest marking included the word “roman” in small letters separated by a space. Since 1973 the marking consisted of the word “Roman” in capital letters.
Phoenix bird vintage brooch. Gold plated, crystals, enamelMaker’s mark
Signed Roman vintage costume jewelry
Butterfly brooch. Gold tone, rhinestones. 5.2 cmBeetle brooch. Gold tone, enamel, rhinestones, crystals. 3 cmBlack cat vintage pin. Enamel, rhinestones. 4.7 cmBow brooch and earrings. Gold tone, crystals, rhinestonesInsect brooch. Gold tone, mother of pearl, crystalsLeaf brooch. Gold tone, rhinestonesPoinsettia brooch. Gold tone, enamel, rhinestonesTurtle brooch. 1980s. Metal alloy, crystals, glass cabochonsRed rose brooch. Gold tone, enamel. 4 cmSunflower brooch. Gold tone, Swarovski crystals. 4 cmTennis racket brooch. Silver tone, rhinestones, a gold tone ball. 4.3 cmTurtle brooch. Rhinestones, crystals. 1970sZigZag brooch-pendant. Gold tone, rhinestones. 4 cmArt Deco earrings. Gold tone, rhinestonesGlass cabochons rhinestones gold tone broochBird of Paradise brooch. Enamel, gold tone, rhinestonesBow gold tone enameled broochBumble bee pin. Gold tone, crystalsChristmas bell from the series of patriotic jewelryFeather brooch. Gold tone, rhinestonesFrog brooch, green enamel, rhinestonesGiraffe gold tone brooch with rhinestonesSwan brooch. Metal alloy, rhinestonesGreen lizard brooch. Gold tone, enamel, rhinestonesHeart pendant. Crystals, rhinestones, gold toneJaguar enameled brooch. Rhinestones, gold toneMaker’s markMusical note brooch pin. Clear rhinestones, gold toneRibbon brooch. Pave rhinestone, gold platedSanta’s hat vintage enameled broochSleigh Christmas brooch. Gold plated, rhinestones, enamelSnail brooch. Enamel, rhinestonesTeddy bear gold tone broochMaker’s markTrademark (1958-1998), owned by ROMAN & SUNSTONE, LLCTrademark since 1953
