Costume Jewelry Earrings

Perhaps less well known than the more plenteous Coro, Trifari or Napier costume jewelry, Kramer costume jewelry ofttimes employed rare or distinguishable stones in their jewelry. First, a brief history: Between 1943 and 1980, Kramer Jewelry Creations was a family run business that formulated a good deal of of the finest high-end costume jewelry. In the 1950s and ’60s, Kramer fictitious Christian Dior designs, so finding a piece of Christian Dior by Kramer is a rare but rewarding treat. The Dior pieces often times employed good quality clear rhinestones with larger blue or green center stones. Christian Dior designs may command higher prices due to the Dior name, but the Kramer quality and designs are just as wondrous as those without the name.

Unfortunately for the collector, much Kramer jewelry from the ’50s and ’60s was unmarked and had only a paper tag attached to distinguish it. If you do see a signature, it will most likely be “Kramer”, “Kramer of N.Y.” or “Kramer of New York. Look for the signature on the clip of an earring, or on the clasp of a necklace or bracelet. Other marks include the rare “Amourelle” from 1963, and “Kramer Sterling” which may or may not date from the WWII years when sterling silver was used in jewelry in place of other metals that were necessitated for the war effort. Kramer jewelry is widely known and esteemed for it is quality, and for the use of vibrantly colored rhinestones with originative settings. Radiant red and orange, striking dark blue, glowing topaz, and refined and tasteful black rhinestones, along with plastic decorations, gave Kramer jewelry outstanding potpourri and style.

For the collector, I think a great place to look for vintage Kramer jewelry is at estate sales. If you haven’t tried it, this is a fantasti way to shop for vintage items of any kind. Check your newspaper and Craigslist for weekly listings of estate sales in your area, and sign up for the agent’s email mailing list for future sales. Often sales in older neighborhoods will have vintage costume jewelry for sale. Tip: On the last day of the estate sale items may be marked 50% off. The selection is best at the beginning of the sale, of course, but the best prices may be found towards the end.

As with any collectible costume jewelry, it’s important to be prepared: Bring a magnifying glass or jeweler’s loupe with you to check the condition of the piece. If you’re buying for your own collection, and not for investment purposes, you may be more flexible with condition flaws. If it’s for investment, it must be flawless. Do you like the piece? Will you wear it or display it or just store it away to be admired from time to time? If the piece is signed by the architect that increments it is value. Is the firstborn box or tag included? Again, increased value is there.

Whatever your reasons, and just the simple enjoyment of having gorgeous vintage jewelry is more than enough, become educated, do research, ask questions, and you’ll soon be competent to spot vintage Kramer, or other architect costume jewelry to add to your collection.

The 1928 Jewelry Story Founded by Mel Bernie in 1968, the 1928 Jewelry Company specializes in classic designed fashion jewelry, gifts, accessories, and antiquate replica jewelry. The name “1928″ originated from Mel’s desire to manufacture reproductions inspired by finelooking oldfashioned jewelry. It was while looking through fashion magazines that Mel saw an article entitled, “This is the year of 1928.” Each and each 1928 design uses time-honored methods of making jewelry, from the setting of stones to hand enameling. This procedure warrantees the quality of the 1928 jewelry product. Designers at 1928 shop antiquate stores and estate sales for introductory pieces and consult reference libraries and museums for the history of the design. Since it is inception, the company has diversified and grown by with great success extending the 1928 brand into various other labels and categories. In addition to the core foundation of 1928 jewelry, the company also designs and sells under distinguishing trait brands like: 2028 a Macy’s exclusive, 1928 Boutique, The Vatican Library Collection, Antiquities Couture, and 1928 Hair Jewelry. The 1928 Jewelry Company is privately owned and family managed. An atmosphere of pride and ability to create at each level contributes to 1928′s continued success. A company born out of inspirations from the past is now in it is fourth decade of jewelry production. The quality of workmanship and the integrity of 1928 designs are legendary within the fashion accessaries industry.

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