Good morning all you lovely people out there, I'm back. I apologize for going AWOL there for awhile, but I have been so busy working on the new book and setting up the new Etsy store that I honestly have not had the time to think about what to write to you. I have even neglected my rocks, I haven't cut or polished a stone in over a month, oh the horror!
So today I decided that I would give you all a short history lesson on the beauty of Costume Jewelry. Some of which has become quite pricey in the past few years.
I should I suppose state that I have several very nice pieces in my Etsy Store which can be found at:
Come on over and check it out.
So okay lets get started.
General history.
Costume jewelry has been part of culture for almost 300 years. During the 18th century, jewelers began making pieces with inexpensive glass. In the 19th century, costume jewelry made of semi-precious material came into the market.
Fashion Jewelry (also known as Costume Jewelry) Fashion jewelry is typically made with non-precious stones and metals such as brass, bronze and copper. These are rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets made with Swarovski or Czech crystals, beads, leather or acrylic materials.
Vintage jewelry offers a certain style of jewelry. ... Vintage jewelry is considered to be from the years of 1929 - 1980. Most people only want jewelry made before 1960 though due to workmanship, quality and design. When buying vintage jewelry that may be Earrings, Rings, Necklaces, Pins and other pieces.
Antique Jewelry: A piece of jewelry is considered “Antique” if it is over 100 years old. ... Vintage Jewelry: On the other hand, a piece of jewelry is considered “vintage” if it is between 50 years old and 100 years old. Unlike antique jewelry, vintage pieces are often worn and displayed, as they are less likely to break.
So now lets talk a little about some of the big players in the field.
Monet, 1929. In 1929, the Monocraft Products Company, under the name Monet, began creating costume jewelry, necklaces, bracelets, broaches, earrings, and ornamental clips. However, they did not market their jewelry pieces as Monet until 1937.
Modern costume jewelry incorporates a wide range of materials. High end crystals, cubic zirconia simulated diamonds, and some semi-precious stones are used in place of precious stones. Metals include gold- or silver-plated brass, and sometimes vermeil or sterling silver.
Anything less is not "real gold" jewelry. Instead of being real gold, many Napier pieces are gold-plated. ... Gold-plated Napier jewelry can come from any era in the company's history, beginning with its first production of costume jewelry in the 1920s.
Trifari Costume Jewelry is the namesake of its founder, Gustavo Trifari. ... Most traditional Trifari pieces of costume jewelry resemble fine jewelry pieces. The difference was that the Trifari pieces were made with different materials in terms of quality.
The name Coro was officially used for the first time in 1943. The company went on to become the largest costume jewelry manufacturer in the world. Some earlier pieces from the Coro drawing board – all these were created in the late 40s/early 50s, some having Patent drawings still available on record.
Other well known names are Napier, Weiss, Juliana, and of course Sarah Coventry. To name a few.
The collecting of Vintage Costume Jewelry has become a pleasant hobby in the past several years and does not look to be declining any time soon.
Well I suppose I have pretty much covered it so at this moment in time and space I think I shall cease.
May the Great Architect of the Universe continue to watch over you all and keep you safe as you travel down the path of life on this wonderful day.
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