
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

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Tortolani vintage jewellery

Bird chick on branch gold tone rhinestone brooch with faux pearls

Bouquet of roses silver tone brooch

Cat brooch of bronze tone

Clown with umbrella silver tone brooch. 1950s

Coral reef gold tone brooch. 1960s

Flower earrings of gold tone

Old tree gold plated brooch. 1960s

Rose bud silver tone clip earrings

Seagull brooch. Silver tone, rhinestones

Silver tone plant brooch

Skeleton key silver tone brooch

Soccer ball playing mouse brooch of gold tone

Two fish with bubbles brooch. Gold tone, rhinestones, faux pearls

Leprechaun elf brooch from Irish folklore, brings good luck in money

Cactus brooch in gold and silver

‘Streetcar’ brooch. Gold tone, faux pearls. 1960

‘Tram’ brooch of gold tone with faux pearls. 1960

Angel shoulder brooch of gold tone with rhinestones, 1960s

Galina Karputina collection. Flower brooch and clip earrings of gold tone, 1950s

Plant tree brooch and clips, gold tone, faux pearls

Flower gold tone faux pearl pendant

1950s floral design brooch

Garden tomato brooch. Gold tone, enamel

Tennis player brooch. 1960s

Donkey brooch. 1964

Flower brooch 1964. Galina Karputina collection

A wild goose silver tone art glass brooch. Galina Karputina collection

A wild swan brooch. Silver tone, rhinestones, glass cabochon. Galina Karputina collection

Grapevine brooch of gold tone

Two wings gold tone brooch

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