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Vintage Costume Jewelry Identification and Value Guide

Illustration of vintage costume jewelry

Illustration: The Spruce / Jo Zhou

Values shown in this price guide reflect the actual selling price in the venue stated (in parenthesis after the value). Prices realized for similar collectible jewelry sold in other venues may be higher or lower depending on market fluctuations and geographical region.

Alice Caviness Crystal Necklace & Bracelet Set

Crystal necklaces were like strands of pearls, everyone had one in the 1950s. Being so versatile, they are popular with fashionable ladies today as well.

Value: $62 (eBay 7/06)

Alice Caviness Crystal Necklace & Bracelet Set
- Vactoria (eBay ID)

Bogoff Rhodium Plated Rhinestone Bracelet

Bogoff bracelets are harder to find than other pieces by this manufacturer.

Value: $65 (eBay 10/06)

Late 1940s/Early 1950s Bogoff Rhodium Plated Rhinestone Bracelet
-Pamela Wiggins

Ciner Deco Revival Bow Brooch

This piece has an Art Deco influence but it's actually much newer, which is referred to as Deco Revival.

Value: $85 (eBay 9/06)

Circa: Est. 1960s Ciner Deco Revival Brooch
-Pamela Wiggins

Ciner Bead Necklace with Frog Clasp

Ciner is a ​high-quality jewelry manufacturer still doing business today. Ciner vintage pieces are prized by collectors.

Value: $110 (eBay 9/06)

Circa: 1960s Ciner Bead Necklace with Frog Clasp
- Pamela Wiggins

Coro Candelabra Pin

This Coro design was patented in 1948.

Value: $125 (Ruby Lane - 2/10)

Ca. late 1940s Coro Candelabra Pin Brooch
- Jay B. Siegel

Coro Indian Chief Brooch

This is a hard to find, desirable Coro piece, hence the high price. Most Coro items won't sell anywhere near this range.

Value: $383 (eBay 6/06, Seller ID: pagrace)

Rare Coro Indian Chief Brooch
-Linda Heberling

Coro October Angel Duette Clips/Pin

From a series of angel birthstone Duettes and coordinating bracelets made by Coro in 1956.

Value: $125 (Ruby Lane - 10/09)

Ca. 1956 Coro October Angel Duette Clips/Pin
- Jay B. Siegel

Corocraft Donkey Cart Brooch Pin

This is a popular Coro design patented in 1948.

Value: $145 (Ruby Lane - 2/10)

Ca. late 1940s Corocraft Donkey Cart Brooch
- Jay B. Siegel

DeMario Pin with Pine Sprigs and Cones

This DeMario piece was marked with the DeMario oval cartouche with a copyright symbol.

Value: $40.50

Circa: 1960s DeMario Pin with Pine Sprigs and Cones
-Pamela Wiggins

Dior Simulated Jade Rhinestone Pin

This piece is dated 1964 and marked Chr. Dior Germany on the signature cartouche.

Value: $85 (eBay 10/06)

Circa: 1964 Christian Dior Simulated Jade Rhinestone Pin Dated 1964
-Pamela Wiggins

Dior Aurora Borealis Brooch

Christian Dior brooch signed "Chr. Dior 1958" featuring iridescent rhinestones known as aurora borealis.

Value: $165 (Ruby Lane - 8/09)

Ca. 1958 Christian Dior Aurora Borealis Brooch
- Jay B. Siegel

Eisenberg Originals Fur or Pin Clip

This pot metal piece fastens to a garment with a double-pronged clip known as a fur clip to collectors but found in patents noted as a pin clip.

Value: $146.25 (Vintage Costume Jewelry Show - Austin, TX 10/06)

Circa: Late 1940s Eisenberg Originals Clear Fur or Pin Clip
-Pamela Wiggins

Forbidden Fruits Grapes Pin and Earring Set

Made in Austria, all Forbidden Fruits pieces were constructed of plastic with embedded glass stones and metal leaf accents

These were originally sold on cards bearing the "Forbidden Fruits" name. They come in a variety of fruit and vegetable shapes. Pieces with opaque stones, like these, are not as common as other colors with sparkling rhinestones. However, the grapes motif, in general, is one of the most common styles of Forbidden Fruits jewelry.​

Value: $52.99 (eBay - 8/08)

Circa: 1950s Forbidden Fruits Grapes Pin and Earring Set
- Jay B. Siegel

Miriam Haskell White Dangle Earrings

Value: $30 (Ruby Lane - 2/10)

Miriam Haskell White Dangle Earrings
- Jay B. Siegel

Haskell Brooch with Rows of Faux Pearls

Marked "Miriam Haskell" on an appliqued oval tag.

Value: $143.50 (ebay 6/06)

Miriam Haskell Brooch with Rows of Faux Pearls Value
-Pamela Wiggins

Haskell Pastel Rhinestone and Pearl Earrings

Miriam Haskell pieces combining colored rhinestones with faux pearls are more uncommon than pearl and clear rhinestone pieces.

Value: $68 (Ruby Lane - 7/09)

Ca. 1950s Miriam Haskell Pastel Earrings
- Jay B. Siegel

Haskell Rhinestone Brooch with Leaf Accents Value

Marked "Miriam Haskell" on an appliqued oval tag.

Value: $50 (ebay 6/06)

Miriam Haskell Rhinestone Brooch with Leaf Accents Value
-Pamela Wiggins

Haskell Red Rhinestone Earrings

Miriam Haskell pieces like these earrings made entirely of rhinestones are not commonly found.

Value: $85 (Ruby Lane - 10/09)

Miriam Haskell Red Rhinestone Earrings
- Jay B. Siegel

Haskell Turquoise Bead Necklace

Marked Miriam Haskell on the necklace hook and on the back of the findings.

Value: $148.50 (ChicAntiques.com 10/06)

Circa: 1960s Haskell Turquoise Bead Necklace
-Pamela Wiggins

Hollycraft 1958 Brooch & Earring Set

Marked "Hollycraft Copr. 1958." Large foiled cabachons are often referred to as "cat's eye" stones by collectors.

Value: $89.77 (eBay 6/06)

Hollycraft 1958 Brooch and Earring Set Demi-Parure Value
-Pamela Wiggins

Hollycraft Necklace Blue & Green Rhinestones

This is an unusual color combination for Hollycraft jewelry.

Value: $95 (Austin Antique Mall 10/06)

Circa: 1950s Hollycraft Blue & Green Rhinestone Necklace
-Pamela Wiggins

Hollycraft Green Rhinestone Brooch

Hollycraft brooch in typical antique goldtone setting dated 1953 on the reverse.

Value: $75 (Ruby Lane - 10/09)

Ca. 1953 Hollycraft Green 1953 Rhinestone Brooch
- Jay B. Siegel

Juliana/DeLizza Elster Pearl & Crystal Necklace

Juliana jewelry is not signed, but select pieces can sometimes be found an original hang tag.

Value: $350 (Ruby Lane - 2/10)

Ca. late 1950s Juliana Pearl & Crystal Dangle Necklace
- Jay B. Siegel

Juliana/DeLizza & Elster Watermelon Rivioli Parure

Parure is the collector's term for three or more matching pieces.

The large round stones in this parure are known as rivoli stones. The color of these glass stones is often referred to as "watermelon" by collectors due to their similarity to natural watermelon tourmaline. Juliana jewelry is not signed, but can sometimes be found with its original hangtag.​

Value: $512.99 (eBay 10/07)

Juliana Watermelon Rivoli Parure
- Pamela Wiggins

Juliana/DeLizza & Elster Parure

Parure is a French term for three or more matching jewelry pieces. 

Value: $711.99 parure shown (eBay 10/07); necklace only $362.60 (eBay 7/08)

Circa: Early 1960s Juliana Blue Watermelon Parure
- Pamela Wiggins

Juiana/DeLizza & Elster Blue Aurora Borealis Brooch

Aurora borealis (those with an iridescent finish) rhinestones were not introduced by Swarovski until the mid-1950s, which helps date many costume pieces.

Value: $40 (eBay 7/06)

Juiana Blue & Aurora Borealis Brooch
Photo Courtesy of Vactoria (eBay ID)

Juliana/DeLizza & Elster Crystal Dangle Bracelet

Juliana is the collector's nickname for unsigned jewelry manufactured by DeLizza & Elster.

Value: $52 (eBay 7/06)

Juliana/DeLizza & Elster Crystal Dangle Bracelet
Photo Courtesy of Vactoria (eBay ID)

Juliana/DeLizza & Elster Emerald Green Set

DeLizza & Elster marked only select pieces of jewelry with "Juliana" hang tags leaving most unmarked.

Value: $100 (Orlando, FL antique shop 7/06)

Juliana/DeLizza & Elster Emerald Green Set
Photo Courtesy of Jan (Discovering Juliana/D&E Group on Yahoo.com)

Juliana/DeLizza & Elster Red and Black Rhinestone Necklace

Juliana, manufactured by DeLizza & Elster, is unsigned but recognizable due to the construction of the piece.

Value: $200 (VFCJ Costume Jewelry Convention - 10/09)

Juliana Red & Black Rhinestone Necklace
- Jay B. Siegel

Juliana/DeLizza & Elster Fruit Dangle Parure

The dangle beads on this set are often referred to as fruit. Parure is the collector's term for three or more matching pieces.

Value: $202.50 (eBay 10/06)

Juliana Fruit Dangle Parure
-Pamela Wiggins

Juliana/DeLizza & Elster Zebra Stone Bracelet

Juliana is a collector's name for unsigned jewelry made by DeLizza & Elster. Select pieces were originally marked with paper hang tags.

This Juliana bracelet exhibits the typical five-link​ and band construction on the reverse.

Value: $125 (ChicAntiques.com - 6/06)

Juliana Zebra Stone Bracelet
-Pamela Wiggins

Kramer Fall Tone Brooch & Earring Set

Aurora borealis rhinestones indicate this brooch and earring set was made after 1955.

Value: $68 (Ruby Lane - 2/10)

Ca. 1950s Kramer Fall Tone Brooch & Earring Set
- Jay B. Siegel

Kramer Faux Emerald Rhinestone Necklace & Earring Set

Signed "Kramer of NY" on the necklace, "Kramer" on the earrings. Rhodium plated.

Value: $71.00 (eBay 6/06)

Kramer Faux Emerald Rhinestone Necklace and Earring Set Value
-Pamela Wiggins

Kramer White Necklace & Bracelet Set

White jewelry was popularized by Dior in the 1950s, and other designers and manufacturers followed suit. 

Value: $58 (eBay 7/06)

Kramer White Necklace & Bracelet Set
Photo Courtesy of Vactoria (eBay ID)

Mazer Retro Rhinestone Bracelet

This style of jewelry is commonly referred to as "retro" by collectors and dealers.

Value: $63 (eBay 10/06)

Circa: 1940s Mazer Retro Rhinestone Bracelet
-Pamela Wiggins

Napier Vintage Wings Brooch and Earring Set

This Napier "boutique" jewelry set was made in very limited quantities and rarely comes on the market.

Value: $175 (Ruby Lane - 7/09)

Ca. 1950s Napier Vintage Wings Brooch and Earring Set
- Jay B. Siegel

Napier Black Rhinestone Brooch

Signed Napier brooch featuring black rhinestones with aurora borealis accents in a heavy goldtone setting.

Value: $65 (Ruby Lane - 7/09)

Napier Black Rhinestone Brooch
- Jay B. Siegel

Napier Crystal Necklace

This Napier necklace made up of clear crystals and goldtone beads feature a flattering Egyptian Revival influence.

Value: $135 (Ruby Lane - 9/09)

Napier Crystal Necklace
- Jay B. Siegel

Regency Green Barouque Pearl Bracelet Set

Oval baroque pearls were commonly used by Regency in a number of colors.

Value: $34.95 (eBay 9/06)

Circa: 1950s Regency Barouque Pearl Bracelet Set
-Pamela Wiggins

Regency Gray Rhinestone Bracelet

Regency signed bracelet featuring stones of exceptional quality.

Value: $75 (Ruby Lane - 7/09)

Regency Gray Rhinestone Bracelet
- Jay B. Siegel

Regency Green Cabochon Necklace & Bracelet Set

Signed "Regency" on oval plaque. A set of two or more matching pieces is also referred to as a demi-parure.

Value: $65.99 (eBay 6/06)

Regency Green Cabochon Necklace & Bracelet Set Demi-Parure Value
-Pamela Wiggins

Reinad Asian Princess Brooch

This is a 1940s imitation of a very finely crafted and well-made Hattie Carnegie design. This one by Reinad, while beautiful, is not as nicely detailed.

Value: $85 (eBay - 8/08)

Circa: 1940s Reinad Asian Princess Brooch
- Jay B. Siegel

Sandor Rhinestone and Filigree Maltese Cross Brooch

Sandor mark indicates jewelry manufactured by Sandor Goldberger. The terms brooch and pin are often used interchangeably with pieces like this one.

Value: $25.49 (eBay 6/06)

Sandor Rhinestone and Filigree Maltese Cross Brooch
-Pamela Wiggins

Schiaparelli Necklace Set

Unsigned Schiaparelli necklace in excellent condition, unsigned bracelet with repair and single signed earring included for identification purposes.

Value: $275 (Ruby Lane - 2/10)

Schiaparelli Necklace Set
- Jay B. Siegel

Schiaparelli Rhinestone Dangle Brooch

Value: $225 (eBay 9/06)

Circa: Late '50s Schiaparelli Rhinestone Dangle Brooch
- Pamela Wiggins

Schoffel Austria Pin and Earring Set

Schoffel pieces made in Austria are marked only with a crown logo, but have the look of other pieces often found marked "Made in Austria."

Value: $56 (eBay 7/06)

Schoffel Austria Pin and Earring Set
Photo Courtesy of Vactoria (eBay ID)

Schreiner Amber Rhinestone Earrings

Schreiner vintage pieces remain popular with collectors due to their beautiful use of stones and excellent craftsmanship.

Value: $45 (Ruby Lane 7/09)

Ca. 1950s Schreiner Amber Earrings
- Jay B. Siegel

Schreiner Bug Trembler Pin

This piece has wings mounted on springs making it move slightly when worn, thus the term "trembler."

Value: $46 (eBay 9/06)

Circa: 1950s Schreiner Trembler Bug Pin
-Pamela Wiggins

Schreiner Art Glass Cabochon Brooch & Earring Set

Cabochons are the stones with rounded tops rather than facets. This set is unsigned but attributed to Schreiner due to construction characteristics.

Value: $100.99 (eBay 6/06)

Schreiner Art Glass Cabochon Brooch and Earring Set Demi-Parure Value
-Pamela Wiggins

Schreiner New York Stars Brooch & Earring Set

Brooch is marked "Schreiner New York", earrings are not marked. Corners of the brooch turn upward for a three-dimensional effect.

Value: $73.50 (eBay 6/06)

Schreiner Stars Brooch and Earring Set Demi-Parure Value
-Pamela Wiggins

Schreiner Brooch with Red & Green Rhinestones

Brooch signed "Schreiner New York" featuring high-quality rhinestones.

Value: $125 (Ruby Lane - 7/09)

Schreiner Brooch with Red & Green Rhinestones
- Jay B. Siegel

Selro Devil Charm Bracelet

Funky charm bracelets from the 1950s have been gaining popularity recently and prices are on the rise.

Value: $98 (6/06 IllusionJewels.com)

Selro Devil Charm Bracelet
-Dotty Stringfield

Trifari Eagle Brooch

This piece is an example of Trifari's prime work. It is considered a rarity in the costume jewelry world and is highly sought by avid collectors.

In spite of this brooch being incorrectly labeled as a "jelly belly" in the online auction description and having a few minor condition issues, this piece brought top dollar on eBay. If it were a true jelly belly (a collector's term describing pieces incorporating clear lucite cabochons or components in the design), it would have sold for even more. A similar example with Lucite wings was documented selling in the $17,000 range at a live auction in years past.

Value: $7,300 (eBay 10/06)

Trifari Eagle Brooch - Rare
- yankeeboy 44 (eBay ID)

Trifari Green Laurel Necklace & Bracelet Set

Mark (Crown over the "T" and no copyright symbol) dates these pieces to the late 1940s. Necklace and bracelet can be attached together for a longer necklace.

Value: $85 (eBay 6/06)

Circa: Late-1940s Trifari Green 1940s Laurel Necklace & Bracelet Set
-Pamela Wiggins

Trifari Rhinestone Parure

This set consisting of a number of matching pieces would be referred to as a "parure" by collectors. It is in mint condition.

Value: $888 (eBay 8/06, seller ID: kaysglitz)

Trifari Parure
-kaysglitz

Trifari Weeping Willow Brooch

This is an extremely rare Trifari piece that came in several different colorations, including goldtone with no enameling.

Value: $1,292 (eBay 7/06 - Seller: roader54)

Rare Trifari Weeping Willow Brooch
-Donna Taylor

Trifari Cranberry Red Dangle Brooch

A Trifari brooch of good quality, typical of Trifari's mass-produced pieces from the 1950s.

Value: $65 (Ruby Lane - 10/09)

Ca. Early 1950s Trifari Cranberry Red Dangle Brooch
- Jay B. Siegel

Vendome Pink Rhinestone Necklace

Vendome, a high-end division of Coro, was known for making beaded necklaces more often than rhinestone pieces like this necklace.

Value: $125 (Ruby Lane - 8/09)

Vendome Pink Rhinestone Necklace
- Jay B. Siegel

West Germany Red Rhinestone and Pearl Pin

A typical pin marked "W. Germany" made using stamped filigree, rhinestones and pearls. Similar pieces were made using a variety of stone colors.

Value: $45 (Ruby Lane - 10/09)

West Germany Red Rhinestone and Pearl Pin
- Jay B. Siegel