It is not clear how long this jewelry was manufactured but it is the author's opinion, that jewelry under this trademark was not sold for an extended period, perhaps not beyond the mid-1950's. Costume jewelry marked Claudette is extremely rare. Jewelry has received little attention. This ...
Jewelry made by Chanel Novelty Company in 1941 is quite valuable. The style of Chanel Novelty Company was distinctly different from Chanel's, and these accessories have their own unique beauty and craftsmanship. They also represent an important event in Chanel's history. Chanel has never marked t...
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The older jewelry was not marked. Some can be found with paper stickers as labels. Back to top Bergère Founder (s): Herbert & Pohs, Inc., New York City. In operation from 1946 to 1979 -The company had a Providence R.I. office. Their medium to high quality costume jewelry sold at...
Les Bernard was extremely inventive, combining materials and design styles previously unheard of in jewelry manufacturing. One of their registered trademarked innovations was a process called “Diamond Point Texture” according to the bookMasterpieces of Costume Jewelryby...
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MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM– Costume design by Ann Roth, directed by George C. Wolfe. The movie starred Viola Davis as 1920s “Mother of the Blues” Ma Rainey, and Chadwick Boseman, as cornet player Levee. This dynamic actor died shortly after this film. The story is based on the August...
Known as an expert in 19th century historical costuming, Lisa founded the ICG’s first Special Intrest Group, “Miss Lizzy’s Traveling Historical Fashion Show,” which exhibits selections from her extensive collection of historic clothing, jewelry, photographs, books, and journals about 19th century...
Knowing that he was searching for a special piece of jewelry, his friend Edith Head gifted him one of her own vintage pieces — a cut-crystal necklace that had belonged the stage actress Ethel Jackson and worn when she played The Merry Widow in 1907. Each stone was faceted differently and...
which is also reflected in the clothes she wears. She heavily prefers the colors red and black. She also tends to wear several layers of jewelry, never content simply with one ring or necklace. She generally wears her long auburn hair down but is sometimes known to pull it back in a hig...