Victoria’s Secret vintage costume jewelry

Victoria's Secret vintage costume jewelry
Star matte gold tone brooch. 1990s. Victoria’s Secret vintage costume jewelry

Victoria’s Secret vintage costume jewelry
Based in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Victoria’s Secret has become the world’s most renowned company selling women’s underwear, swimwear, apparel, cosmetics, perfumery and accessories. Originally a family business founded by Roy Raymond and his wife Gaye Raymond in 1977 in the suburbs of San Francisco, it began with a Victoria’s Secret lingerie store. Within five years they had six stores. However, struggling financially, Roy Raymond had to sell his business to Leslie Wexner for $ 4 million.

Noteworthy, it was Leslie Wexner who subsequently made this brand one of the leading in the market. An important factor in the company’s success was the expansion of the product range in the 1990s. So, having launched its own line of cosmetics and fragrances in 1991, seven years later it was a multi-billion dollar business.

In addition to perfumery, underwear and cosmetics, the company launched lines of accessories and bijouterie in 1990s. Among more than one and a half thousand registered trade marks for the production of lingerie, cosmetics, and accessories, there were eight jewelry trade marks. In particular, The Supermodel (1998-2010), Colin & Colette (2006), Sloane Street (2008), Angel Wings (image), filed in 2012, Adore Me, Adorn Me (2005-2014), Victoria’s Secret (2000), and Our Secret Garden (2011).

In fact, most fashion houses created jewelry for their fashion shows in 1980-1990s. Also, for advertising such products as perfumery, and the brand itself.

Double heart dangle pin. Gold tone, art glass
Double heart dangle pin. Gold tone, art glass
Maker's mark
Maker’s mark

Victoria’s Secret vintage costume jewelry (1980-2000)

Circle gold tone crystal charm
Circle gold tone crystal charm
Angel wings gold tone crystal charms. 1990s
Angel wings gold tone crystal charms. 1990s
Angel wings multicolor crystal silver tone charm
Multicolor crystal silver tone angel wings charms
Black enamel gold tone bracelet with logo. 1980s
Black enamel gold tone bracelet with logo. 1980s
Bombshell nameplate gold tone pendant
Bombshell nameplate gold tone pendant
Gold tone bracelet
Gold tone bracelet
Signature
Signature
Gold tone rhinestones cuff bracelet
Matte gold tone rhinestones cuff bracelet
Heart gold tone brooch
Heart gold tone brooch
Lips Arrow Heart charms. Gold tone, rhinestones
Lips Arrow Heart charms. Gold tone, rhinestones
Lock and key gold tone pendant from the Victoria's Secret Scandalous collection
Lock and key gold tone pendant from the Victoria’s Secret Scandalous collection
Logo angel wings charm
Logo angel wings charm
Pink enamel gold tone bangle bracelet
Pink enamel gold tone bangle bracelet
Red heart clip on earrings. Gold plated, crystal, enamel
Red heart clip on earrings. Gold plated, crystal, enamel
Gold tone Heart charms, rhinestones, faux pearl
Gold tone Heart charms, rhinestones, faux pearl
Heart charms, gold tone, enamel, rhinestones
Heart charms, gold tone, enamel, rhinestones
Signature
Signature

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