Bird in flight brooch. Gold tone metal, abalone inserts. Signed Duri vintage costume jewelry
Duri vintage costume jewelry
Located in New Jersey, Duri is currently a well known provider of jewelry service in Plainfield. Incorporated in the 1960s, the company known for high quality handmade costume jewelry ceased to exist in the 1980s.
Noteworthy, in 2000 the Duri brand was registered again as the Jewelers-Retail in 249 E Front St, the Plainfield, the New Jersey 07060. According to sources, its current owner is Chris Yi.
Produced in 1960-1980s decorations represent beautiful Art Deco & Art Nouveau revival pieces. The design feature of this brand is geometric shapes, clean lines, art deco and modernist style, as well as the use of abalone shells and mother of pearl along with pewter and alloys of silver and gold tone. Thanks to this, handmade jewelry of this brand has a specific, characteristic and easily recognizable style. Also, vintage decorations of this brand are quite rare, and have a collection value that will increase every year.
Traditionally, the markings on the back side of each product include Duri brand name with copyright sign.
Art Deco Style round shaped brooch. Pewter, abalone shell, rhinestoneSignature
Duri vintage costume jewelry
Squirrel gold tone brooch. 1980sAbalone shell textured pewter earringsAngel brooch of gold toneBasket weave pattern earrings of gold tone, pink enamel. 1980sBlack and red stripe gold tone stud earrings. 1980sCloud, moon, crescent and shooting star brooch. Dangling parts. Pewter, 6.5 cm. 1980sDiamond shaped earrings, silver tone, abaloneDrop dangle pierced earrings. Gold tone, pearlsDrop dangle pierced earrings. Pewter, rhinestone, black enamelDuck earrings. Pewter, glass cabochonFairy Art Nouveau style brooch. Gold tone metal, mother of pearlFloral design drop dangle pierced earrings. Goldtone metal, abaloneFlower brooch. Silver tone, abalone. 1960sFlower earrings. Silver tone metal, abaloneFlying Dove Pierced Earrings. Silver tone metal, mother of pearlGeometrical design art Deco pierced earrings of silver tone, abaloneGold alloy jewelry earrings decorated with abalone inserts. 6.5 x 1.8 cmGorgeous flower brooch. Multicolor abalone, gold tone metalHeart shaped art nouveau style brooch. Gold tone textured metal, Pink abaloneMade of pewter Lapel Pin Brooch. Art deco style, rhinestonesOval shaped earrings. Textured pewter, black onyx, rhinestonePink abalone earrings, gold tone metalRectangular shaped pierced earrings. Pewter, abalone shellRed pattern gold tone round pierced earringsSeal round shaped earrings. Silver tone, abaloneShield shaped gold tone with enamel earrings. 1980sShield shaped gold tone with enamel earrings. 1980sSurf boarder girl with a dog riding the wave pin of gold toneSwan brooch. Gold tone metal, abalone shellTeddy bear gold tone brooch pinTurtle brooch of gold tone, abaloneVintage brooch. Pewter, crystals, abalone, heliothis. 1970sWater lily brooch. Gold tone, fresh water pearls. 5.5 cm. 1980smaker’s mark
