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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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 VINTAGE SIGNED HOLLYCRAFT RHINESTONE CHRISTMAS BROOCH  US $13.05
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 Hollycraft Rhinestone Demi Parure Earrings Pin Vintage US $19.99
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 Vintage HOLLYCRAFT Rhinestone Earrings Apple Green US $5.99
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 STUNNING RARE HOLLYCRAFT VINTAGE WATTERMELLON NECKLACE US $39.95
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 VTG CHUNKY HOLLYCRAFT GLASS FAUX PEARL COCKTAIL RING 5 US $24.99
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 Vintage Hollycraft AB Silver Rhinestone Brooch Earrings US $39.99
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 SPARKLING HOLLYCRAFT RHINESTONE CHRISTMAS TREE PIN US $40.00
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 VINTAGE JEWELRY LOT RHINESTONES HOLLYCRAFT BARCLAY US $9.49
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 Hollycraft 1954 Open Back Purple Yellow Red Set US $375.00
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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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 AJMC TRIO CAT PIN2 BELL PEWTER REINDEER TOP HAT PIN US $8.88
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 Vintage AJMC Pin Diva of the House Lady Enamel US $60.75
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 AJMC 3 kids banner Worlds Best Teacher Pewter Enamel US $4.99
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 Christmas n July Christmas Cat Silver Tone AJMC O US $9.99
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 AJMC TEACHER ENAMEL SILVER METAL HEART VINTAGE PIN US $16.99
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 AJMC 3 apples worm ABCs arrow pewter pin teacher enamel US $4.99
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 AJMC FAMILY pin pewter enamel square black enamel US $4.99
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 AJMC Yellow Ribbon pin pewter enamel welcome home symbo US $4.99
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 AJMC Number 1 Soccer Mom Pin Pewter Enamel Soccer ball US $4.99
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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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 Vintage Estate Vogue Sterling Adorable 2 Mermaid Pin US $7.47
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 Vintage Class Act Woman Vogue Pin Brooch US $1.04
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 VINTAGE VOGUE BIJOUX NECKLACE US $5.00
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 VINTAGE VOGUE NECKLACE AND EARRINGS US $19.99
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 Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX VOGUE PINK RHINESTONE PIN US $179.00
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 Vintage 1930s 40s VOGUE Hand Made PIN EARRINGS Set US $254.99
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 Vintage Vogue Faceted Glass Necklace Set Periwinkle US $149.99
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 Vogue Set Necklace Earrings Vintage Foil Rhinestone US $152.99
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 Vintage VOGUE Earrings 2 Strand Necklace Carnival Glass US $39.99
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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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 BEAUTIFUL Flax Pearl BLUETTE Shoe Clips Made France US $.99
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 Vintage Rhinestone Brooch Dress Clips Bluette France US $34.50
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 Vintage Bluette Fan Rhinestone Shoe Clips US $23.50
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 BLUETTE FRANCE DESIGNER GOLDTONE SHOE DRESS SCARF CLIPS US $12.99
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 2 BLUETTE Vintage Faux Pearl Dress Scarf Clips FRANCE US $11.99
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 Bluette Nautical Shoe Clips Anchors Made in France US $12.49
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 BLUETTE GOLDTONE HEART SHOE CLIP MADE IN FRANCE PRETTY US $4.99
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 BEAUTIFUL RHINESTONE BLUETTE DRESS CLIPS MADE IN FRANCE US $.99
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 Bluette French Goldtone Shoe Clips US $.99
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