Susan L Richardson vintage costume jewelry

Susan L Richardson vintage costume jewelry
Sun face, Moon and stars dangle earrings. Brass and sterling silver. 1990s. Susan L Richardson vintage costume jewelry

Susan L Richardson vintage costume jewelry

British by birth, American artist Susan L. Richardson has the sense of humor that is inherent in the English. Perhaps, this feeling helped her create a series of whimsical jewelry. In particular, the series of earrings “Stick it in your ear”, which she created in 1989.
However, as a jewelry designer she was active for a short period, during 1989 – late 1990s. The features that make her jewelry unique is, first of all, artisan performance, the so-called “art to wear”. Besides, these handmade statement jewelry pieces are multi-layered, with many figures and plots, charms and dangles. Traditionally, she signed her decorations with full name “Susan L. Richardson” and the year of manufacture. Creating her jewelry she used mixed metal – solid brass, antiqued with brass and sterling silver. Also, she used semi-precious stones and crystals.
The professional artist and designer, she sold her high-quality museum-worth works in art galleries. Made at the end of the 20th century, these vintage brooches, earrings and jewelry sets are now highly collectible.

Moon and stars theme. Fabulous dangle brooch. Brass and silver tone metal, rhinestones. 1990s
Moon and stars theme. Fabulous dangle brooch with rhinestones. 1990s

As we know, talented people are talented in everything, and the creativity of the artist confirms this. According to Susan, she became obsessed with painting, driven to be the best at whatever she was doing. Since 2000s Susan has created hundreds of stunning paintings, which she exhibits at different group and personal art exhibitions throughout the USA.

signature 1997
1997

Susan L Richardson vintage costume jewelry

Oriental face dangling brooch pendant. Copper and silver tone. 13 cm. 1990s
Oriental face dangling brooch pendant. Copper and silver tone. 13 cm. 1990s
Daisy brooch from the collection 'Summer'. Czech beads, faceted beads, swarovski crystals, Japanese beads, crystal ribbon, strass chain. 7cmAirplane dangle brooch pin. Pewter, black onyx. 1993
Airplane dangle brooch pin. Pewter, black onyx. 1993
Angel Cherub dangle brooch
Angel Cherub dangle brooch
Art Nouveau style brooch of gold tone. 1995
Art Nouveau style brooch. 1995
Cleopatra The Queen of the Nile dangle pin pendant. Copper tone textured metal, beads
Cleopatra The Queen of the Nile dangle pin pendant
Cliff hanger semi-precious stones dangle earrings
Cliff hanger semi-precious stones dangle earrings
Clocks and Mice on the Moon dangle brooch. Mixed Metals 1993
Clocks and Mice on the Moon dangle brooch. 1993
Collage statement dangle earrings. Teddy bear, Raggity Ann, cube and heart
Teddy bear, Raggity Ann, cube and heart earrings
Cowboy boot and Moon dangle earrings. 1994
Cowboy boot and Moon dangle earrings. 1994
Drop dangle earrings with mushrooms, fish, pineapple and apple
Mushrooms, fish, pineapple and apple drop dangle earrings
Fish bone and cat head dangle earrings. Mixed metal of copper tone
Fish bone and cat head dangle earrings
Garden Tools With Faux Amber Brooch Pin. 1997
Garden Tools With Faux Amber Brooch Pin. 1997
Hat dangle stars pierced earrings of Mixed metal alloys. 1993
Hat dangle stars pierced earrings. 1993
Reindeer Christmas Tree Bell Dangle Brooch. Copper, silver. 1994
Reindeer Christmas Tree Bell Dangle Brooch. Copper, silver. 1994
Starfish dollar fish dangle earrings
Starfish dollar fish dangle earrings
Sun Face Pierced (Post) Earrings. Copper and silver tone metal. 1994
Sun Face Pierced (Post) Earrings. 1994
Tennis rackets star dangle pin of copper and silver tone. 1997
Tennis rackets star dangle pin. 1997
Theatrical masks dangle brooch. Gold and silver tone
Theatrical masks dangle brooch
Three airplanes dangle brooch of copper tone metal. 1992
Three airplanes dangle brooch. 1992
Three pigs Crescent Moon Airplane Violin Dangle Charm brooch. 1995
Three pigs Crescent Moon Airplane Violin Dangle Charm brooch. 1995
Turtle Cat Bunny Puppy Heart Dangle Earrings. Gold and silver tone metal alloy. 1993
Turtle Cat Bunny Puppy Heart Dangle Earrings. 1993
Two fish with a dangling gold tone tiny fish at the bottom. 1997
Two fish with a dangling tiny fish. 1997
Wild West theme dangling earring. Mixed metals
Wild West theme dangling earring
Susan L. Richardson signature
Maker’s mark

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