Archive for July, 2009

Ladybug costume jewelry is a popular theme among the manufacturers.  These tiny insects evoke thoughts of Spring and Summer, and naturally go well with the flower collections that were so prevalent in the seasonal offerings!

Pretty much all the major costume jewelry manufactuers made ladybug jewelry at some point, and pins and brooches were by far the most common sighting.  However, you will sometimes find one of these ubiquitous insects trundling along a pendant, too!

Also keep in mind that you'll find these pieces of jewelry as both signed and unsigned.  I've most often seen ladybugs in jewelry by Coro and Sarah Coventry, but you'll find others as well.

Below are some examples of ladybug costume jewelry currently available for sale.  Remember, you can click the links for a larger photo and more information.

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VINTAGE 50S AB CRYSTAL LADYBIRD LADYBUG SILVER BROOCH    US $4.81

Lot of Bracelets Necklaces LAdyBugs Belt Buckle More    US $2.99

CZECH VINTAGE LADY BUG AB GLASS BEADS NECKLACE 21 N149    US $14.00

Sarah Coventry Ladybug Necklace Watch    US $3.99

Vintage Red Jelly Belly Lady Bug Pin with Rhinestones    US $5.00

BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE LITTLE LADY BUG SIGNED ART BROOCH    US $19.95

ENAMELED LADYBUG FOUR LEAF CLOVER SIGNED JJ PEWTER PIN    US $3.52

Vintage sgd HUGE Weiss daisy flower ladybug pin brooch    US $9.99

Vintage Lucite Black Red Ladybug Bangle Bracelet    US $7.99

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1928 costume jewelry just barely squeeks in as vintage jewelry.  While they have been around since 1968, they also still continue manufacuring jewelry today.

1928 Costume Jewelry Brooch, Circa 1980's

So provenance plays a big role with jewelry from this costume jewelry manufacturer.  If you know approximately when the jewelry was purchased, you can get a better idea of its probably worth.

In the case of the booch pictured on the right, I purchased it from a friend who purchased it in the mid 1980's, so I know this particular piece is at least 20 years old.

Signature Look

The signature look for 1928 jewelry definitely has a Victorian influence.  And look on the back; you'll find some etched swirling that is characteristic of this manufacturer.

1928 is a family-owned company, founded by Melvyn ("Mel") J. Bernie in 1968.

Meanwhile, here are some pieces of 1928 costume jewelry for your viewing pleasure

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1928 FAUX PEARL AND ONYX VINTAGE STYLE PINS    US $2.99

VINTAGE SIGNED 1928 ROSE FAUX PEARL DROP NECKLACE NICE    US $9.95

Vintage 1928 Brooch    US $9.99

Vintage 1928 Earrings    US $9.99

16pc VINTAGE COSTUME JEWELRY FIGURAL LOT Gerrys 1928    US $8.15

1928 Multi Strand Necklace w Hang Tag    US $.99

Vintage 1928 Molded CAMPHOR GLASS Open Rose Necklace    US $7.50

Vintage Signed 1928 Silver Pearl Crystal Pierced NWT    US $1.99

Vintage Signed 1928 Gold Bead Pierced Earrings NWT    US $5.99

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