Signed Nuri vintage costume jewelry
The history of the American jewelry brand Nuri spans a fairly short period, just over two decades. Founded in 1978 in the coastal city of Bellingham, Washington State, Nuri Fashion Designs Ltd. owned two jewelry brands, “Nuri” and “Watercolors”, registered in 1984 and 1992, respectively. The Watercolors was active for five years, and Nuri brand ceased to exist in 2006.
Despite the short period of time, Nuri craftsmen have created fabulous collection of jewelry pieces distinguished by their unique geometric design. These are brooches and earrings handcrafted in Neo Deco style, with the use of multicolor abalone. Also, the designers used pewter, sterling silver, and rhinestones.
Noteworthy, the jewelry components were made in Taiwan and hand-assembled in the USA. The marking on the back of each piece includes the word “Nuri” in fancy script and a copyright sign.
Abraxas earrings. Gold tone, enamel. 1984Maker’s mark
Signed Nuri vintage costume jewelry
Art Deco geometric sunburst design pewter abalone rhinestone broochDeco pewter abalone rhinestone broochBar brooch. Pewter abalone rhinestonesBlue abalone geometric brooch pinBlue enamel gold tone pierced earringsClover abalone silver tone earrings. 1980sDiamond shaped pewter abalone broochFloral leaf geometric design pewter brooch pinGeometric design abalone rhinestone brooch. 1980sGold tone black green blue and purple enamel post earrings. 1980sAbalone pewter earrings. 2.5 cm. 1990sMaker’s markNeo-Deco square shaped abalone crystal post earrings. 1984Ocean waves blue and gold round clip on earringsPewter abalone rhinestone broochPurple abalone gold tone dangleRed enamel gold tone round pierced earringsSquare shaped enameled faux pearl rhinestones pierced earringsSterling silver abalone pierced earringsVintage Art Deco silver tone rhinestone pierced dangle earringsSignature
