Fleur-de-lis pendant. Gold tone multicolor glass. 7 cm. 1990s. Signed MVH vintage costume jewelry
Signed MVH vintage costume jewelry
The granddaughter of the last emperor of Austria-Hungary, Michaela von Habsburg gained a reputation as a world famous jewelry designer in the 1980s. In the early 1970s, she left home and moved to Manhattan, New York, where she worked in the fashion industry. In the 1980s, the young designer launched her own Crown Jewels line costume jewelry.
Inspired by her royal history, she made costume jewelry for about ten years, in the 1980s and 90s. Her beautiful brooches, pendants, bracelets and earrings incorporate traditional royal symbols, according to the designer’s “Made by a Princess – Fit for a Queen!” statement. Among them, in particular, the royal lily (Fleur de lis), which traditionally adorns the coat of arms, along with the double-headed eagle. Also, massive crosses, sword and shield designs made of gold-tone metal, or gold plated, with multi-colored rhinestones and Gripoix glass inserts.
The maker’s mark includes the initials MVH (for Michaela von Habsburg), a crown and a copyright sign. MVH jewelry is rare and highly collectible.
Austrian Heraldic crossed swords brooch. Gold tone, purple, green, and blue rhinestones and cabochons. 1980sCrown and MVH mark for Princess Michaela Von Habsburg
Signed MVH vintage costume jewelry
Bangle bracelet of gold tone, rhinestones, gripoix glassBlack and gold accent clip on earrings. Metal alloy, enamel, rhinestonesClear rhinestones and crystal faux pearl dangle earringsCoat of Arms brooch. Gold tone, enamel, rhinestones, crystalCross earrings. Gold tone, faux pearls, art glassCross pendant. Gold tone, glass cabochons of blue, green and red color. 8 cm. 1980sCrown Jewels enameled brooch with multicolor rhinestonesDark green glass gold tone clip earringsEnameled gold tone gripoix glass and rhinestones brooches. 1980sFleur-de-lis bracelet. Gold tone, dark blue enamel. 18 cm. 1990sGripoix glass rhinestones gold tone pendant necklaceHaute couture gold tone rhinestones clip earrings (not signed)Heraldic Coat of Arms gold tone enameled bracelet with rhinestonesPendant necklace with coat of arms of gold tone, gripoix glass, rhinestones, faux pearlsPurple rhinestones gold tone braceletMaker’s markTrademark
