Vintage brooch in the shape of a twig with wide leaves and beaded berries. Bronze tone alloy, faux pearls, multi-colored crystals. 8 cm. 1990s. Signed Chico’s vintage costume jewelry
Signed Chico’s vintage costume jewelry
American brand Chico’s manufactures clothing and accessories for women. Described as a bright classic, the brand offers beautiful, stylish things, kept mostly in calm colors, with soft lines and modest finishes.
According to the company’s history, it was Marvin and Helene Gralnick, Guadalajara, Mexico based creative duo who founded Chico’s brand in 1983. Initially, it was not a jewelry brand, but a Mexican folk art gift shop located on Sanibel Island, Florida. Helene named the shop Chico’s Folk Art Specialties after her friend’s pet parrot, Chico. Two years later, in 1985 they opened one more boutique in Florida. Next, followed other stores and boutiques – by 1992 they had 60 of them. In 1989, the company shortened its name to Chico’s FAS (Folk Art Specialties).
Noteworthy, in 1999, the company began online sales at Chicos.com. However, Chico’s contemporary collections include mainly women’s clothing, bags, accessories, and a little jewelry that can be described as understated luxury. Ladies who prefer a discreet and feminine style will highly appreciate the collections of this brand.
Blackened silver clip on earrings. 2 cm. 1980sBrown flower brooch. Pewter tone, rhinestones, glass beadsCrab brooch. Tiger’s Eye cabochon, rhinestones, turquoise beads, blue enamelDaisy flower brooch. Enamel, rhinestonesFiligree design flower brooch. Bronze and pewter tone metal, rhinestonesFloral motif brooch. Silver tone metal, enamelFrog broochHeart brooch. Gold and silver tone metal, rhinestonesHeraldic design brooch. Gold tone, lucite scarlet color cabochon. 7 cm. 1980sIndependence Day Patriotic heart brooch. Silver tone, enamel, rhinestones, beadsJapanese fisherman brooch. Silver tone, enamel, crystal. 5.5 cm. 1980sJapanese fisherman brooch. Silver tone, enamel, crystal. 5.5 cm. 1980sLizard brooch. Bronze tone metal, rhinestonesLucky frog pin brooch. Silver tone metal, rhinestonesModernist design black and white squares pendant and clips. Gold tone metal, enamel. 1970sPeace love family dream joy signed starfish brooch. Gold tone, rhinestonesRhinestone turtle broochSautoir from beads and chain of silver tone. 1990sStarfish pendant. Gold tone, turquoise, faux pearl beads, glass cabochonTextured heart bronze tone rhinestones broochVintage brooch with charms. Silver and gold tone alloy, glass beads, rhinestonesBrand’s hallmark