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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Ladybug flower signed Danecraft brooch pin    US $.99

Lady Bug on Leaf Vintage Earrings    US $6.00

BSK Articulating Lady Bug Pin Pink Stone Pearl    US $5.99

A vintage Lady bug pin    US $5.00

vintage 4 MAM earrings LADY BUG Martini Hoops FLAMINGO    US $16.50

Vintage Gold Enamel Rhinestone Ladybug Insect Bug Pin    US $6.99

CUTE FAUX YELLOW SAPPHIRE RHINESTONE DOTTED LADYBUG PIN    US $3.49

TWIN ENAMEL RED RUBY RHINESTONES LADYBUG SCATTER PINS    US $5.49

Cute Goldtone Leaf Pin With Ladybug Sweet Unsigned    US $7.00

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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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Vtg 1928 Red Bezel Set Rhinestone Faceted Brooch Pin    US $4.25

Vintage Style 1928 Rose Golden Filigree Pin Brooch    US $5.99

VINT BLUE RHINESTONE DREAMCATCHER NECKLACE SIGNED 1928    US $6.99

1928 DESIGNER NEW RHINESTONE FLORAL PIN    US $7.50

VINTAGE 1928 DIAMOND FIGURAL FAUX ONYX CHARM PIN BROOCH    US $9.99

2 1928 RETRO PINK NECKLACES EARRINGS BFLY BROOCH    US $29.99

Lovely Mrkd 1928 Necklace Pendant    US $5.99

VINTAGE 1928 JEWERLY CO ROSE BROOCH EARRING SET MINT    US $19.99

Retro 1928 Flower Rose Enamel Earrings AB Rhinestones    US $4.99

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