Gorgeous abstract design swirl pin. 1980s. Rhinestones, matte gold. Vintage Norma Jean costume jewelry
Vintage Norma Jean costume jewelry
Unusual in shape and design, Norma Jean pieces resemble some archaic jewelry found somewhere during the excavations of ancient civilizations. Bold and elegant design, exquisite handmade work make these costume decorations desirable for collectors of vintage jewelry. Noteworthy, Rhode Island based designer has been in business for more than 30 years, since 1984.
Available through various major catalogs, Norma Jean pieces – sold in various Department Stores, including Canada, Japan and Mexico. Traditionally, the NJ jewelers used gold tone metal, rhinestones, crystals, faux pearl and sometimes enamel. Also, all earrings, pins and brooches have markings – N J, or Norma Jean.
However, creating fashion jewelry is not the only business of a talented American designer. In addition, she designs and hand makes decorative things and home goods – push pins, shower hooks, etc.
Horse brooch. Gold tone metal, black enamel
Norma Jean costume jewelry
Elephant brooch. Gold tone metal, rhinestones. 4 cm. 1960s
Amber color cabochon gold tone dangle earrings. 1960s
Colorful rhinestone gold tone earrings
Fish earrings. Matte gold jewelry alloy
Flower clip on earrings. Gold tone alloy, rhinestones
Gold tone enamel earrings
Seashell dangle clip earrings of silver and gold jewelry alloy
Modernist gold tone earrings
Narcissus flower gold and silver tone earrings
Orchid brooch. Gold tone, rhinestones
Rectangle gold tone with rhinestones clips earrings
Seashell earrings. Gold tone metal, pink faux pearls
Silver tone black cabochon clip on earrings
Square gold tone clips with black cabochon in center
Star flower gold tone brooch
Starfish clip. Jewelry alloy of gold tone, rhinestones
Stars clips of gold tone, rhinestones
Textured gold tone metal earrings
Textured yellow gold tone metal clips on earrings
Dangle drop gold tone earrings
Triangular shaped gold tone with faux pearl in the center earrings
White enamel, golden stripes earrings. 1980s
Signed Norma Jean
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