
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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