Bird in flight brooch. 1960s. Gold tone metal, lapis cabochon. 6 cm. St Labre vintage costume jewelry
St Labre vintage costume jewelry
The history of St. Labre jewelry began in 1960, when two New Yorkers Leo Dohn Senior and Emmett Hoffmann founded their jewelry company in Ashland, on a Cheyenne Indian Reservation in Montana. Jewellery Manufactory St. Labre existed until 1976, so jewelry of this company is not very common. Despite the fact that the brand existed for a rather short period, the products of this company are easily recognizable. Thus, a distinctive feature of this brand was the obligatory presence of artificial turquoise in all costume jewelry. In addition, the craftsmen used rhinestones, crystals, stone chips, gilding and enamel of different colors. Also, the masters of this company used a bijouterie alloy in appearance resembling tin. Traditionally, all products have marking “St. Labre” on the back side.
Black and white enamel set brooch and earrings. Gold toneCandle Christmas brooch pin. Gold tone, rhinestones enamel
St Labre vintage costume jewelry
Campfire figural brooch. Silver tone, turquoise, enamel. 1970sChristmas Sleigh Pin. Gold tone textured metal, rhinestonesChristmas wreath and pine cones gold tone broochClassic Christmas theme ribbon brooch pin of gold and silver toneCrab brooch. Gold tone jewelry alloy, ruby r and clear rhinestonesExotic bird brooch pin. Gold tone, yellow, blue, red enamelFlower basket brooch. Gold tone jewelry alloy, enamel, faux pearlsFlower brooch of gold tone, rhinestones, pronged stonesGemini zodiac sign brooch. Gold tone metal, emerald color stone, clear rhinestonesIndian head with traditional braids and feather in a hat. Brass brooch with blue cabochonsLion Zodiac sign brooch pin. Gold tone metal, rhinestonesMarked St LabrePine cone Christmas bell brooch of gold tone, white and red enamelPoinsettia Christmas brooch pin of gold tone, beads, enamelRoad Runner turquoise lucite brooch. 1960’sSagittarius archer Zodiac sign brooch pin of gold tone, rhinestonesSunshine turquoise cabochon silver tone brooch pinThunderbird faux turquoise pin pendantVictorian style brooch pendant. Gold tone, amber color stones, faux pearlsVirgo Zodiac sign brooch pin of gold tone, faux pearl, rhinestoneMaker’s mark