Archive for September, 2009
Hollycraft Costume Jewelry
To me, Hollycraft costume jewelry epitomizes the 1950s style of jewelry. It's elegant without being over-the-top, yet still has plenty of sparkle. And it doesn't hurt that it's generally well made and very collectible. Count yourself lucky if you have any Hollycraft in your collection!
Hollycraft Christmas Tree (Click to Enlarge)
About the Company
Hollycraft costume jewelry was manufactured by Hollywood Jewelry Manufacturing Company. While the company started in 1938, it didn't start using the Hollycraft mark until 1948. And alas, the company closed its doors in 1971; the end of an era.
Hollycraft Marks
The Hollycraft marks are a little funky. On them you'll often see COPR instead of the expected CORP. Nope, not a typo (at least I don't think so), but it sure is different! (My theory is it's an abbreviation for "copyright".) Meanwhile, the marks are:
- "Hollycraft"
- "Hollycraft Copr" + the year of manufacture (1950's only).
- "Hollycraft" with the copyright symbol
Now that you know something about Hollycraft, here is some jewelry to brighten your day -- enjoy!
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AJMC Costume Jewelry
AJMC stands for American Jewelry Manufacturing Company. This manufacturer of costume jewelry is best known for figural pins, especially those with an angel or Christmas theme.
I really don't know much about this company. From looking at the costume jewelry available, I'd say that the heyday was in the 1980s and 1990s.
There are some cute pins available with the AJMC mark, but before you buy, keep in mind that the prices are fairly low and that it may never be a "hot" collectible. In other words, buy it if you like it and the price is reasonable; don't buy it hoping it will rise a great deal in price.
All that being said, here are some offerings for AJMC costume jewelry. Enjoy!
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Vintage Vogue Costume Jewelry
Vintage Vogue costume jewelry isn't as well known as some of the greats such as Coro and Trifari, for example. But Vogue jewelry has been around for awhile, and you can fine some nice examples to add to your costume jewelry collection.
Vogue made all kinds of jewelry, but what I've seen most often (when it comes to vintage at least) are earrings and brooches. What I rarely see are bracelets -- they had to have made some, but either they weren't popular or people are hoarding them!
Years of Operation and Marks
Vogue jewelry was made from 1936 through about 1975. That means it falls squarely into the realm of vintage costume jewelry.
The Vogue jewelry marks are as follows:
- "Vogue Jlry" in script.
- "Vogue Sterling" all in capital letters. May or may not have a patent number.
- "Vogue" all in capital letters; may or may not have a copyright mark.
Now that you know a little about vintage Vogue jewelry, here are some options for your shopping pleasure.
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Bluette Vintage Clips
Bluette is best known for their vintage shoe clips. Made in France, the clips come in all kinds of designs and looks.
For example, some of the most popular styles are those with rhinestones. However, Bluette also made quite a few that were more subdued.
Here are some Bluette vintage shoe clips, for your shopping pleasure.
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 GORGEOUS VINTAGE CRYSTAL CLIP EARRINGS BLUETTE FRANCE  US $14.99
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 SPARKLY VTG BLUETTE RHINESTONE SHOE DRESS CLIPS FRANCE US $62.00
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 NEW Set of Earrings Bluette Made in France US $2.99
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 1 pr BLUETTE Goldtone Rope Shoe Clips B18 US $13.19
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 Vintage Bluette Made In France Rhinestone Dress Clip US $20.00
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 Vintage Goldtone KNOT Design Shoe Clips BLUETTE Made In France 15 EXC US $3.99
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