Signed Nuri vintage costume jewelry
Pink abalone pewter floral design geometric brooch pin. 1980s. Signed Nuri vintage costume jewelry
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. 1984
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Signed Nuri vintage costume jewelry
Art Deco geometric sunburst design pewter abalone rhinestone brooch
Deco pewter abalone rhinestone brooch
Bar brooch. Pewter abalone rhinestones
Blue abalone geometric brooch pin
Blue enamel gold tone pierced earrings
Clover abalone silver tone earrings. 1980s
Diamond shaped pewter abalone brooch
Floral leaf geometric design pewter brooch pin
Geometric design abalone rhinestone brooch. 1980s
Gold tone black green blue and purple enamel post earrings. 1980s
Abalone pewter earrings. 2.5 cm. 1990s
Maker’s mark
Neo-Deco square shaped abalone crystal post earrings. 1984
Ocean waves blue and gold round clip on earrings
Pewter abalone rhinestone brooch
Purple abalone gold tone dangle
Red enamel gold tone round pierced earrings
Square shaped enameled faux pearl rhinestones pierced earrings
Sterling silver abalone pierced earrings
Vintage Art Deco silver tone rhinestone pierced dangle earrings
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