Signed Empress vintage costume jewelry

Signed Empress vintage costume jewelry
Flower brooch. Gold tone, faux pearl. 5.5 cm. Signed Empress vintage costume jewelry

Signed Empress vintage costume jewelry
The history of Empress jewelry began in Hollywood, California, registered in 1967 and owned by Empress Pearls Inc. The president of the company was Arthur Joseph Parent, Sr. (8 April, 1935 – 28 December, 2011).
However, according to other records, Empress jewelry began its history during the WWII, in 1942. In addition to cultured and faux pearls, the designers used genuine opal, tiger’s eye and other natural stones. Creating classic design stick pins, earrings, rings, cufflinks and necklaces, Empress jewelers used silver or 10, 12 and 14 carats gold.
Traditionally, all jewelry was sold in exquisite branded boxes. Notably, the earliest maker’s marks included the stylized word “Empress” on an oval cartouche and no copyright mark.
Based in California, Empress Pearls Inc ceased to exist in the early 1990s.

14K gold cultured pearl screwback earrings
14K gold cultured pearl screw back earrings
Maker's mark
Maker’s mark
Flower clip earrings. Gold tone, multicolor gem
Flower clip earrings. Gold tone, multicolor gem
Genuine Tiger Eye gold tone earrings stick pin pendant
Genuine Tiger Eye gold tone earrings stick pin pendant
Gold plated genuine opal stick pin
Gold plated genuine opal stick pin
Square shape silver tone faux pearl cufflinks
Square shape silver tone faux pearl cufflinks
Branded box
Branded box
company
company
Logo
Logo
Maker's mark
Maker’s mark
Trademark name
Trademark name

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