Moon and stars brooch and earrings. Sterling silver marcasite, onyx. Jenna Nicole collection. Signed Vintage Creations costume jewelry
Signed Vintage Creations costume jewelry
The history of American jewelry company Vintage Creations Ltd. began in 1973 as a family business of Murray Shapiro and his wife Mildred. Originally, the company’s name was Heirloom 73 (2073) Jewelry Ltd., located at 242 West 30Th St. New York, New York. Seven years later Murray and Mildred Shapiro’s son Drew joined the family business. Since July 12, 1982 the company began manufacturing finely detailed handcrafted Art Deco old style costume jewelry with “Vintage Creations” marking.
Traditionally, the craftsmen used 925 sterling silver, marcasite, onyx, crystals and various gem stones. The marking, alongside with “sterling” and “Vintage”, has a small stamp consisting of a stylized “H” and the number “73” inside it.
Noteworthy, the company ceased to exist in 1991. According to sources, one of the designers of Vintage creations was Jenna Nicole, who later registered her own jewelry company.
Bow art deco sterling silver marcasite broochTraditionally, the marking alongside with “sterling” and “Vintage” consists of a stylized “H” and the number “73”
Signed Vintage Creations costume jewelry
Art Deco sterling silver marcasite brooch. 1970sDolphin brooch. 925 Sterling silver, gold plated. 3.7 cm. 1980sDragon vintage brooch. Sterling silver marcasite, ruby eyeElephant mother and baby vintage brooch. Sterling silver, vermeil gold, marcasiteFloral design sterling silver marcasite movable pinGold club sterling silver marcasite vintage pin broochLady in hat brooch art Deco brooch. 925 Sterling silver, marcasite, garnet. 3.8 cm. 1980sLetter “P” vintage brooch pin. Sterling silver, marcasiteMoon earrings. Sterling silver, vermeil, marcasitePearl sterling silver marcasite stud earringsSignatureSun round shaped brooch pin. Sterling silver, onyx, marcasiteSwan brooch. 925 silver, marcasites, garnet. 3.7 cm. 1980sSwirl design sterling silver marcasite broochTeddy Bear with a bow vintage brooch pin. 925 sterling silver, marcasiteTrain pin. Marcasite, enamel, red cabochonTrademarkSignature
