Ledo Costume Jewelry
Ledo costume jewelry is rather rare, or at least the mark is not often seen. Possibly it's because Ledo was only used as the mark from about 1948 through roughly 1963.
Vintage Costume Jewelry Earrings by Ledo (Click to Enlarge)
In 1960 or thereabouts, the company was re-named Polcini. Jewelry made for several years after, but it's rather unclear how long the company kept manufacturing jewelry after the founder, Ralph Polcini, died.
A Little More Background
Ledo/Polcini jewelry was founded by Ralph Polcini, an immigrant from Italy in about 1911. The company was originally named "Leading Jewelry Manufacturing Company". I'm not quite sure where "Ledo" came in as the name, but it didn't seem to be used before 1948.
Ledo costume jewelry designed generally used a lot of rhinestones, but that wasn't always the case; there is nary a rhinestone to be seen in the earrings shown here; I guess in a way it makes this pair even more of a rarity!
Ledo Marks
There are basically two marks used; "Ledo" and "Polcini". The earrings you see above are marked "Ledo" in a script style of writing.
Anything Else About Ledo Costume Jewelry?
There isn't a whole lot of information on this designer, but the jewelry I've seen bearing this mark seems to be quite well-designed and well-made. It's a rare enough mark that it's worth picking up a piece if you can find one that you like at a reasonable price.
That being said, I'll leave you with a look at some Ledo offerings. You can see the here. Below is a small selection.
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 FINE Vintage ART DECO Polcini Ledo Rhinestone Brooch  US $89.99
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 Ledo Clear Baguette Rhinestone Rhodium Plated Brooch US $89.99
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 Vintage Signed LEDO POLCINI Bracelet and Damaged Earrings US $59.99
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 Vintage Ledo Earrings AB Crystal Confetti Stones CAR 1687 US $35.00
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 Ledo Rhinestone Pave Gold Tone Torch Flame Pin Brooch US $49.95
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 VINTAGE SIGNED LEDO BLUE SILVERY BEAD CLIP EARRINGS US $14.40
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