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De Lillo Vintage Jewelry
De Lillo vintage jewelry isn't well-known, possibly because they weren't in operation for very long. However, de Lillo costume jewelry is rare and sought-after by saavy collectors.
Years of Operation and Mark
De Lillo operated from the late 1960s through the mid 1970s. (Like I said, they weren't around for very long.)
The mark is "de Lillo" in script.
Buying De Lillo Vintage Jewelry
The rule of thumb is this; if you can find a de Lillo piece in decent shape with a not-too-high price -- grab it! Prices tend to go up for this costume jewelry manufacturer (a good thing). Added to its desireability, it means that if you ever want to re-sell down the road, you'll likely make a profit on it.
All this being said, here's what you came for -- de Lillo vintage jewelry for sale! Enjoy your shopping. 
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 Vintage de Lillo deLillo MALTESE CROSS Brooch Pin A  US $139.00
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 RARE Wm DeLILLO HANGING HANDS PENDANT NECKLACE US $150.00
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 LOVELY DeLILLO Topaz Crystal Rhinestone Cross Brooch US $145.00
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 Vintage Signed DeLillo Pearl Glass Bead Necklace US $580.00
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 HUGE Vintage DeLillo Green Rhinestone Necklace US $2,760.00
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 Vintage Signed DeLillo Gold Tone Bib Necklace c1955 US $556.00
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 FABULOUS WM DELILLO MOD NECKLACE RARE US $250.00
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 Vintage deLillo CLIP EARRINGS Goldtone with Black Glass US $49.00
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 Stunning Vintage WmdeLillo Rhinestone Earrings US $49.99
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Laguna Vintage Costume Jewelry
Laguna vintage costume jewelry definitely has a "look", and is well known in two areas: pearls and crystals. And with good reason -- they did it well!
Years of Operation and Marks
Laguna has been around for awhile, from around 1944 through roughly the early 1980s. Actually, it's not known exactly when Laguna stopped manufacturing their jewelry.
The marks they used are:
- "Laguna"
- "KJL Laguna"
Obviously, the KJL Laguna mark is rarer and more collectable. (KJL being jewelry great Kenneth J. Lane.)
Buying Laguna Vintage Costume Jewelry
It seems that there are a fair number of necklace or earrings offered, but not to many sets. So, if you can get a matching necklace and earring set, all the better. (And if you can find one in an original presentation box, that's a score!)
Here are the Laguna vintage jewelry offerings. There are several pages worth, so enjoy your shopping!
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 50S CHOKER GRANDMOMS 3 STRAND CRYSTAL NECKLACE LAGUNA US $29.99
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 Vintage art deco LAGUNA glass necklace earrings set US $5.84
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 Vintage LAGUNA AB Crystal Drop Earrings ORIG CARD US $3.95
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 VTG LAGUNA AURORA BOREALIS Crystal Choker Necklace US $5.50
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 Girls Vintage Laguna Pale Turquoise 15 Necklace US $.99
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 Vintage Laguna Pale Turquoise Faux Pearl 24 Necklace US $9.00
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 Vintage Laguna Faux Pearl 24 Necklace w Original Tag US $9.00
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 Vintage Black White Necklace Laguna Costume US $5.49
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 Vintage LAGUNA Aurora Borealis Crystal Bead Earrings A US $9.95
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Costume Jewelry Pearl Set
A costume jewelry pearl set is the consummate look for the 1950s. They are elegant, beautiful and classy.
Strangely enough, pearls are an excellent buy when it comes to vintage costume jewelry. They aren't highly sought-after, and so usually don't demand high prices (exceptions always apply, depending on the manufacturer).
The ont thing you need to know about vintage pearl sets is this; the vast majority of the time, they are "faux" (i.e. fake). While occassionally some genuine pearls find their way into vintage costume jewelry, don't count on it.
There were a few manufacturers famous for their pearls -- Laguna for one, Deltah for another. And pearl necklaces were considered a wonderful high school graduation gift. In fact, Coro at one point had a pearl necklace nestled inside a box that looked like a graduation cap!
Interestingly, a costume jewelry pearl parure is relatively difficult to come by. There are tons of pins and necklaces, and quite a few earrings. Oh, and bracelets as well. But relatively few matching sets to form a parure. I personally have a pearl parure by Trifari that is lovely.
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 Sarah Coventry Faux Turquoise Pearl Pin Earrings Set US $19.99
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 Antique Vintage Pearl Gold Tone Pierced Earrings Set US $.99
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 Marvella Vintage Necklace Screw Back Pearl Earring Set US $.99
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 SET JOB LOT OF 23 VINTAGE BROOCHES PASTE CAMEO PEARL US $49.33
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 ANTIQUE PEARL AMBER RHINESTONE NECKLACE EARRINGS SET US $4.99
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 3 Str White Pearl Green Plastic Beads Necklace Set US $18.00
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 4pc Vint BRACELET NECKLACE Rhinestone Pearl SETS LOT US $2.25
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 STERLING NECKLACE EARRING SET faux PEARLS RHINESTONE US $9.95
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 Vintage Lot Sarah Coventry Silver Cascade Set Pearls US $4.99
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Vintage Avon Jewelry
Vintage Avon jewelry isn't hard to find; what's more difficult is determining what's collectible. Let's take a look at some of Avon's vintage costume jewelry.
Avon Calling
Avon jewelry is fairly recent, as it started being offered in 1971. And since Avon still produces jewelry today, you see the difficulty.
There are some things to look for, from a collectability side, though. And the answer is to look for some of the jewelry produced by "guest designers".
Examples of some of the guest designers are Kenneth J. Lane, Elizabeth Taylor, Trifari and some others. You'll be able to tell from the marks listed below which ones are the most desireable.
Avon Marks
- "Avon" in all capital letters.
- "K.J.L. for Avon"
- "Barrera for Avon"
- "Elizabeth Taylor for Avon"
- "Louis Feraud for Avon"
- "Celia Sebiri for Avon"
- "Shaill Jhevari"
- "Coreen Simpson" (Royal Jewels of India Collection)
- "Seymmour M. Kent" (Precious Jewels Collection)
If the mark reads simply "Avon", make sure you like the piece of jewelry, as it probably isn't all that collectable. If you are looking for items that will go up in price the most, try the Kenneth Lane and Elizabeth Taylor pieces.
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 VINTAGE AVON TURTLE Pin Green Blue Stones US $5.00
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 Vtg Sign Avon Lets Talk Dangle Brooch Gold Tone US $5.50
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 Vtg Sign Avon Petite Filigree Gold Tone Bracelet 65 US $.99
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 Vintage AVON Gold Tone Clear Rhinestone Bracelet 75 US $.99
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 VINTAGE AVON BLUE GREEN ENAMEL EASTER EGG NECKLACE US $5.99
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 Vintage AVON RING Pink ARABESQUE CLUSTER 1972 US $7.29
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 Vintage AVON RING Victorian Kensington US $8.99
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 VINTAGE ESTATE AVON YELLOW FLOWER BROOCH PIN US $.99
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 Vintage Avon rhinestone necklace US $.99
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