Frank Tortolani vintage jewellery

Frank Tortolani vintage jewellery
Shoulder Brooches “Angel” and “Demon”. Gold tone, rhinestones. Tortolani vintage jewellery

Tortolani vintage jewellery
Jewellery brand “Tortolani” existed in California from 1934 until World War II, and then from 1950 until 1976. Tortolani jewelry was extremely popular due to its exciting design and has a high collection value today.
Frank Tortolani, founder of the dynasty of jewelers, came to America from Italy in 1923. He founded the family business and his children helped him. When he closed his factory, his eldest son, Donald, founded his own jewelry trademarks «Corina» and Crislu. Also, Frank’s grandchildren successfully continued the jewelry business.
Traditionally, Tortolani craftsmen used metal alloys of gold and silver tone, bronze, silver and gold plating. However, his decorations received recognition only in the 50s, after numerous awards for original design and unique method.
He signed a contract with Max Factor in the manufacture of boxes for cosmetics. Now these items are highly collectible. At the same time, he created a nominal jewelry for the celebrities of the time. Thus, among his clients were Frank Sinatra, John Wayne, Bob Hope, Jerry Lewis and many others.

Swan silver plated brooch. 1950s
Swan silver plated brooch. 1950s
Signature
Maker’s mark

Tortolani vintage jewellery

Bird chick on branch gold tone rhinestone brooch with faux pearls
Bird chick on branch gold tone rhinestone brooch with faux pearls
Bouquet of roses silver tone brooch
Bouquet of roses silver tone brooch
Cat brooch of bronze tone
Cat brooch of bronze tone
Clown with umbrella silver tone brooch. 1950s
Clown with umbrella silver tone brooch. 1950s
Coral reef gold tone brooch. 1960s
Coral reef gold tone brooch. 1960s
Flower earrings of gold tone
Flower earrings of gold tone
Old tree gold plated brooch. 1960s
Old tree gold plated brooch. 1960s
Rose bud silver tone clip earrings
Rose bud silver tone clip earrings
Seagull brooch. Silver tone, rhinestones
Seagull brooch. Silver tone, rhinestones
Silver tone plant brooch
Silver tone plant brooch
Skeleton key silver tone brooch
Skeleton key silver tone brooch
Soccer ball playing mouse brooch of gold tone
Soccer ball playing mouse brooch of gold tone
Two fish with bubbles brooch. Gold tone, rhinestones, faux pearls
Two fish with bubbles brooch. Gold tone, rhinestones, faux pearls
Charming elf leprechaun - from Irish folklore, traditionally portrayed as a small, stocky man. Brings good luck in money
Leprechaun elf brooch from Irish folklore, brings good luck in money
Cactus brooch. Tortolani vintage jewellery
Cactus brooch in gold and silver
‘Streetcar’ by Francis Tortolani. Made of jewelry alloy, antique gold color with a slight blackening. 1960
‘Streetcar’ brooch. Gold tone, faux pearls. 1960
‘Tram’ brooch by Francis Tortolani. Made of jewelry alloy, antique gold color with a slight blackening. 1960
‘Tram’ brooch of gold tone with faux pearls. 1960
Angel, shoulder brooch by Tortolani, 1960s
Angel shoulder brooch of gold tone with rhinestones, 1960s
Golden Flower. Collectible vintage brooch and clips by Tortolani, 1950s
Galina Karputina collection. Flower brooch and clip earrings of gold tone, 1950s
Set of brooch and clips, artificial pearls. Tortolani vintage
Plant tree brooch and clips, gold tone, faux pearls
Beautiful pendant by Tortolani
Flower gold tone faux pearl pendant
1950s Tortolani collectible Vintage brooch
1950s floral design brooch
Tomatoes, Tortolani brooch
Garden tomato brooch. Gold tone, enamel
Tennis player. 1960s Tortolani vintage brooch
Tennis player brooch. 1960s
Donkey 1964 vintage brooch
Donkey brooch. 1964
Flower brooch 1964 Tortolani
Flower brooch 1964. Galina Karputina collection
A wild goose, Tortolani brooch, cabochons, ‘Beijing’ glass
A wild goose silver tone art glass brooch. Galina Karputina collection
A wild swan, Tortolani, cabochons of ‘Beijing’ glass
A wild swan brooch. Silver tone, rhinestones, glass cabochon. Galina Karputina collection
Grapevine
Grapevine brooch of gold tone
Two wings vintage brooch by Tortolani. Jewelry alloy of gold tone. 6.5 cm
Two wings gold tone brooch
Maker's mark
Maker’s mark

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