Signed Tacoa vintage costume jewelry

Signed Tacoa vintage costume jewelry
Black rhinestone gold tone floral design brooch 1960s. Signed Tacoa vintage costume jewelry

Tacoa vintage costume jewelry (1964-1994)
The history of the American jewelry brand Tacoa began in March 1964 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Charles Stone (1922 – 2003) was one of the founders of Tacoa Jewelry Inc. Since 1978, owner and president of Tacoa Inc. was John F. McClure (b. 1951). Initially a small family business, the company has grown into a huge corporation with subsidiaries registered over the years in several states. In particular, Rhode Island (1978-1996), Georgia (1964), Delaware (1994), Texas (1994-1996), New York (1994-1998), and Florida (1994). The company went through several re-registrations and mergers. As a result, the subsidiaries ceased to exist in the late 1990s.
The production of jewelry by various workshops explains the variety of materials, designs and styles used. Besides, even such well-known jewelry brands as Florenza and BEAU Jewels created jewelry for Tacoa.
Among the materials used by craftsmen were metal alloys, pewter, silver, gold, plastic, and wood. Also, enamel, genuine lucite and crystal, cubic zirconia, unique shell and mother of pearl, rhinestones and art glass imitating natural stones. Created in different styles, from Boho and haute couture, classic floral and modernist geometric, Victorian Revival and tribal African.

Black and cream lucite round shaped clip on earrings
Black and cream lucite round shaped clip on earrings
Trademark
Trademark
Maker's mark
Maker’s mark

Signed Tacoa vintage costume jewelry

Blue and green cabochon faceted pierced earrings. 1980s
Blue and green cabochon faceted pierced earrings. 1980s
Blue teal button design stud earrings. 1980s
Blue teal button design stud earrings. 1980s
Bow brooch of gold tone. 6 cm. 1970s
Bow brooch of gold tone. 6 cm. 1970s
Vintage Bow brooch of gold tone. 5 cm. 1970s
Vintage Bow brooch of gold tone. 5 cm. 1970s
Butterfly gold filigree faux pearl brooch. 1960s
Butterfly gold filigree faux pearl brooch. 1960s
Christmas tree gold tone rhinestones brooch pin. 1970s
Christmas tree gold tone rhinestones brooch pin. 1970s
Enameled gold tone flower brooch. 1960s
Enameled gold tone flower brooch. 1960s
Faux pearl floral design gold tone circle pin. 1960s
Faux pearl floral design gold tone circle pin. 1960s
Fish brooch. Gold tone, enamel, rhinestone
Fish brooch. Gold tone, enamel, rhinestone
Mother of pearl Floral design brooch of gold tone
Mother of pearl Floral design brooch of gold tone. 1960s
Flower wreath pin. Gold tone, enamel, rhinestones
Flower wreath pin. Gold tone, enamel, rhinestones
Gray green enamel gold tone dangle earrings
Gray green enamel gold tone dangle earrings
Heart design scarf clip. Gold tone, faux pearl
Heart design scarf clip. Gold tone, faux pearl
Ladybug on leaf brooch. Gold tone, enamel, rhinestones
Ladybug on leaf brooch. Gold tone, enamel, rhinestones
Leaf design open work gold tone brooch and clip earrings
Leaf design open work gold tone brooch and clip earrings
Orange bakelite round shaped clip earrings
Orange bakelite round shaped clip earrings
Tribal African design handpainted wooden dangle clip on earrings. 1980s
Tribal African design handpainted wooden dangle clip on earrings. 1980s
Rose gold tone brooch
Rose gold tone brooch
Tag with trademark logo
Tag with trademark logo

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