Signed Carlisle vintage costume jewelry

Signed Carlisle vintage costume jewelry
Fish statement brooch. Gold tone metal, enamel, clear pave set rhinestones, crystals, a black cabochon eye. 1980s. Signed Carlisle vintage costume jewelry

Carlisle vintage costume jewelry
The history of Carlisle jewelry began in 1981 in New York and ended in 2012. Its founder was American designer, philanthropist and art collector William Rondina. A part of the Connaught Group, Carlisle Collection designed custom-made women’s clothing, accessories and costume jewelry for women. Based in downtown Manhattan, the company sold their products through an extensive network of sales consultants in more than 500 cities and prestigious metropolitan areas throughout the United States. Made in limited numbers, with high quality and exquisite design “In-home” Carlisle jewelry has become popular among lovers and collectors of costume jewelry.

Noteworthy, in 2012, the Connaught Group, the parent company of Carlisle Collection, filed for bankruptcy. As a result, the new parent company, Carlisle Etcetera LLC, took control of the Carlisle Collection, buying it for $ 22 million. And in 2015, Hong Kong’s Royal Spirit Group acquired Carlisle from the parent company, The Connaught Group. Already in February 2018, Carlisle’s women’s clothing line, designed by Fred Tutino and Micaela Erlanger, made its runway debut in New York. Thus, since 2012, the Carlisle brand has been more associated with women’s clothing.
Meanwhile, in 2013, William Rondina started a new knitwear company, Rondina New York.

Sunflower brooch. Gold Tone, faux pearls. 1980s
Sunflower brooch. Gold Tone, faux pearls. 1980s

Noteworthy, in the jewelry market there is another company, the name of which also includes “Carlisle”. However, this is a completely different story. The founder of Caroline Carlisle is Caroline Blackenbeckler, a jewelry designer from Dallas, Texas, who named the company Carlisle after her grandmother. A certified gemologist, Caroline has been creating her unique jewelry since 2006.

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Signed Carlisle vintage costume jewelry

Beautiful bar brooch. Gold tone, faux pearls. 1980s
Beautiful bar brooch. Gold tone, faux pearls. 1980s
Berry brooch pin of silver tone, crystals
Berry brooch pin of silver tone, crystals
Black cabochon brushed gold couture earrings. 1980s
Black cabochon brushed gold couture earrings. 1980s
Black onyx yellow gold tone metal necklace. 1980s
Black onyx yellow gold tone metal necklace. 1980s
Brushed gold tone abstract design brooch
Brushed gold tone abstract design brooch
Faux Black Onyx Rope Design Clip On Earrings
Faux Black Onyx Rope Design Clip On Earrings
Lady Bug Clip on Earrings. Gold tone metal, red enamel, rhinestones
Lady Bug Clip on Earrings. Gold tone metal, red enamel, rhinestones
Leopard Pin Brooch. Gold tone metal, black rhinestones, faux pearls
Leopard Pin Brooch. Gold tone metal, black rhinestones, faux pearls
Matte Gold Tone mother of pearl Ribbed Pin brooch. 1980s
Matte Gold Tone mother of pearl Ribbed Pin brooch. 1980s
Orange glass cabochon clip earrings of gold tone, black enamel
Orange glass cabochon clip earrings of gold tone, black enamel
Pink Rose Quartz Gold Tone earrings
Pink Rose Quartz Gold Tone earrings
Purple and black enamel gold tone rhinestones clip on earrings
Purple and black enamel gold tone rhinestones clip on earrings
Rope drop shaped faux pearl gold tone pin brooch
Rope drop shaped faux pearl gold tone pin brooch
Round shaped gold tone faux pearl brown color clips. 1980s
Round shaped gold tone faux pearl brown color clips. 1980s
Runway Mogul Rhinestone yellow gold tone metal clip on earrings
Runway Mogul Rhinestone yellow gold tone metal clip on earrings
Shell-shaped clips. Gold tone bijouterie alloy, gilding. 4.5 cm. 1990s
Shell-shaped clips. Gold tone bijouterie alloy, gilding. 4.5 cm. 1990s
Sterling silver onyx earrings
Sterling silver onyx earrings
Textured gold tone black glass cabochon earrings
Textured gold tone black glass cabochon earrings
Vintage carlisle Flower Clip Earrings gold Tone
Vintage carlisle Flower Clip Earrings gold Tone
Watermelon Slice brooch pin. Gold tone metal, rhinestones
Watermelon Slice brooch pin. Gold tone metal, rhinestones
Whale brooch pendant of brass. Signed 1976 Carlisle
Whale brooch pendant of brass. Signed 1976 Carlisle
Windows bracelet and clips. Metal base, gilding, art glass. 1980s
Windows bracelet and clips. Metal base, gilding, art glass. 1980s
Yellow flower clip on earrings. Gold tone metal, enamel
Yellow flower clip on earrings. Gold tone metal, enamel
Zebra Pin. Gold plated, enamel. 1980s
Zebra Pin. Gold plated, enamel. 1980s
Carlisle Maker's mark
Carlisle Maker’s mark

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