Signed Volupte vintage costume jewelry

Signed Volupte vintage costume jewelry
Drummer clown gold tone mother of pearl brooch pin. 1950s. Signed Volupte vintage costume jewelry

Signed Volupte vintage costume jewelry
The history of the American jewelry company Volupte Inc., registered in Elizabeth, New Jersey, began 90 years ago, in 1932. Initially, the company produced vanity cases, elegant powder compacts, purses, and cigarette cases, and this brought them success. In addition, they started to produce accessories and costume jewelry. The business expanded, and already in 1945, the company registered its subsidiary Volupte Inc. at 347 Fifth Avenue New York 10016 NY.
Traditionally, Volupte craftsmen used gold and silver tone metals alloys, transparent rock crystal, multi-colored rhinestones, and sometimes enamel. The marking includes the word “Volupté” in block capital letters, and without the copyright symbol. Notably, the copyright mark on jewelry appeared after 1946.
By the way, French word “Volupté” means “enjoyment”, or “pleasure”. Undoubtedly, it is a great pleasure and delight to have this company’s jewelry.
Some of their figural brooches and bracelets, influenced by oriental and Art Deco style, adorn the pages of vintage jewelry reference books. In particular, Judith Miller’s jewelry guide. Exquisite design, meticulous attention to detail, use of high quality materials and handicraft have made these items highly collectible. Quality jewelry that has stood the test of time, and the price of which will increase every year.
Noteworthy, the Attleboro, MA-based jewelry company Shields, Inc acquired Volupte in late 1950s. Thus, incorporated on 26 August 1932, Volupte Inc. ceased to exist in 1957.

Boy fisher gold tone faux pearl figural brooch pin
Boy fisher gold tone faux pearl figural brooch pin. 1940s
Signature
Maker’s mark

Signed Volupte vintage costume jewelry

Clown brooch pin. Polished gold tone alloy, mother of pearl
Clown brooch pin. Polished gold tone alloy, mother of pearl
Dancer and musician gold tone brooch
Dancer and musician gold tone brooch
Bird nest gold tone brooch pin
Bird nest gold tone brooch pin
Blue clear rhinestones gold tone clip on earrings
Blue clear rhinestones gold tone clip on earrings
Signature
Signature
Circus Seal gold tone ruby eye brooch pin. 1950s
Circus Seal gold tone ruby eye brooch pin. 1950s
Clown face brooch pin. Polished gold tone alloy, mother of pearl, enamel
Clown face brooch pin. Polished gold tone alloy, mother of pearl, enamel
Crystal ball brooch and clip on earrings. Gold tone, rhinestones
Crystal ball brooch and clip on earrings. Gold tone, rhinestones
Signature
Maker’s mark
Dachshund Circus Dog gold tone brooch pin. 1940s
Dachshund Circus Dog gold tone brooch pin. 1940s
Fish gold tone brooch pin
Fish gold tone brooch pin
Flower clip on earrings. Gold plated metal, rhinestones
Flower clip on earrings. Gold plated metal, rhinestones
Leaf openwork gold tone brooch pin
Leaf openwork gold tone brooch pin
Ornate design mesh underlay gold tone cuff bracelet. Book piece. 1950s
Ornate design mesh underlay gold tone cuff bracelet. Book piece. 1950s
Oval shaped gold tone clip on earrings
Oval shaped gold tone clip on earrings
Penguin gold tone red rhinestone eye brooch pin
Penguin gold tone red rhinestone eye brooch pin
Pirate head cufflinks. Silver tone, rhinestone
Pirate head cufflinks. Silver tone, rhinestone
Shell clam gold tone pin
Shell clam gold tone pin
Signature
Maker’s mark
Silver plated textured cuff bracelet
Silver plated textured cuff bracelet
Textured gold tone three-petal clip on earrings
Textured gold tone three-petal clip on earrings
Signature
Maker’s mark
1956 ad
1956 ad

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