Information & history behind the vintage costume jewelry designers and companies we purchase from (continued)

Chanel, 1920's - present... "A Jewelry designer produced pieces to complement clothing. Designs are extravagant...Hallmarks...Company used pearls, enamelled lead, stylized rhinestone in the pieces. Icon influences such as Indian Moghul, antique Russian and Byzantine".

Charel 1945 - ? - "This Trademark used by Charel Jewelry Co., Inc. in Brooklyn NY around1945. Not common and not mentioned often in collector's guides".

Ciner, - 1931-? - " Fabulous rhinestone and glass cabochon pieces, particularly designs with lots of small rhinestones in interesting colors. Upscale jewelry".

Claudette, - 1945 - 1950's - "The mark of the Premier Jewelry Company of New York. Very scarce and absolutely lovely jewelry".

Coro, - 1901 - 1979 - "Name is derived from a combination of founders Emanuel Cohn and Gerard Rosenberg. Coro was the largest manufacturer of costume jewelry with a work force of over 2,000. They produced jewelry of all price levels, from the most basic to very expensive pieces. Vintage Coro - the workmanship is generally very good, and some of their designs are absolutely striking. Well known for their "Duettes", which worked as a single brooch or separated into two dress clips. Top of their line was called Corocraft".

Dauplaise - 1978 - present - "Carol Dauplaise left Miriam Haskell in 1978 to form her own company, and makes gorgeous pearl and bead designs".

Deauville - 1850 - 1970 - " Is J. R. Wood & Sons. Sold in 1970. Name became Art Carved in 1975".

DeLizza and Elster ... ("Juliana", also produced beautiful jewelry for the companies "Tara" and "Gloria") Harold Elster (died in 1963) & William DeLizza, New York 1947-1990: Founded by William DeLizza & Harold Elster in NYC. Juliana was only manufactured for approximately 2 years, 1967 and 1968. Juliana designs include the fabulous "Easter Egg" stones series". We think it could be the most popular collectible vintage costume jewelry at present.

DeMario...1945 - early 1960's - "Robert DeMario Company's jewelry is exquisite! Incorporates rhinestones, often in very showy pieces. Some early work is extremely similar to Miriam Haskell's...DeMario jewelry is among the rarest found on today's market - produced in very limited quantities".

DeNicola... - Late 1950's - 1970's - "Founded by Jerry De Nicola in the late 1950's or early 1960's and eventually became part of the Capri Jewelry Company". Unique & unusual materials.

Christian Dior... - 1946-present - "Oriental and Middle Eastern influences. Dior pieces are extremely high-quality, extravagant and expensive".

Eisenberg... - 1914 - present - "Started in Chicago in 1914 by Jonas Eisenberg. He used mostly Swarovski crystal rhinestones, many of them huge and show-stopping. They made exquisite fur clips and brooches. Early Eisenbergs are unmarked. in 1935, the company used the mark 'Eisenberg Original'. This mark was used from 1935 - 1945. During WWII, because of government restrictions [on materials], the company used sterling silver (1941-1945). Another mark, script letter E, was used during the war years. Eisenberg Ice in block letters was used during 1945 - 1958 period. The jewelry manufactured during 1958 - 1970 period was not generally marked".

Exquisite... - 1914 - 1970's - "British company Exquisite began as W. A. P. Watson Limited in Birmingham England. Costume jewelry manufacturer after World War II. "Birthday Brooch" series... With a flower for each month, is most highly prized by collectors".

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