Mermaids silver and gold tone brooch. Collectible rarity, before 1947. Vogue vintage costume jewelry
Vogue vintage costume jewelry (1936-1973)
Located in New York City, Park Importing Company began producing costume jewelry under the “Vogue” label in 1936. The company owners, founders and the main designers were Harold Shapiro and his partners Jack Gilbert and George Grant. Originally, the company specialized in manufacturing faux pearl jewelry and beads.
Traditionally, Vogue costume jewelry demonstrated originality, innovation of design and very high quality. This explains the popularity and demand for Vogue decorations among costume jewelry lovers.
Having worked as the main designer of Vogue jewelry, Harold Shapiro left the company. And already in 1963, he and his son Bernard founded Les Bernard, Inc.
Noteworthy, the earliest pieces have marks “VOGUE JLRY”, or “VOGUE” and they are scarce on the market. Vogue company ceased operations in 1973.
Fly brooch. Gold tone, marcasitesMaker’s mark
Vogue vintage costume jewelry
Gilded sterling brooch from the 1940s with faceted glass stonesBar brooch. Metal alloy, rhinestones, crystalsBasket with flowers vintage brooch. Silver tone, crystals, 8 cmBird on a branch brooch, 1970s. Crystals, metal alloy, cabochon. 4 cmBlackamoor brooch. 1940s. Gold tone, enamel, faux pearl, rhinestonesCoral clips. Gold tone, faux coral. 1960s. 3 cmCrown brooch. Gold tone, rhinestones, crystalsCrystal brooch. Sterling silver, gold plated, crystals. 4.5 cmDome gold tone brooch with large orange cabochons, clear rhinestonesDouble leaf motif brooch. Rhodium plated, marcasiteDragonfly brooch. 1960s. Gold tone. 7.5 cmFive-petal flower brooch. Black rhinestones, textured gold tone metalFlower brooch. Gold tone, rhinestones, crystalsFrog statement ring. Gold plated brass, Swarovski crystals, glassBow brooch of gold toneMaker’s markPastel and confetti rock earrings. 1936Green cabochon and multicolor crystals clips. 2 cmKingfisher bird brooch. Gold and silver tone, rhinestonesLaconic geometrical design brooch of silver tone with clear rhinestones1950s brooch. Gold tone, Swarovski crystals. 4 cmPaisley brooch. Silver tone, crystals. 5.5 cmPink grape set of brooch and earrings. Silver tone, art glass. Brooch 5.8 cm, clips 3.6 cm. 1950sRose bud brooch. Matte gold toneSea blue glass cabochon brooch, 1960sStar shaped gold tone brooch with glass cabochons of ruby, opal and sapphire colorsTurtle gold tone brooch, Aurora Borealis crystals, rhinestonesYellow crystals floral design brooch. 5.5 cm. 925 Silver, gold platedYellow daisy brooch. Gold tone, enamel, plastic beadsMaker’s mark