PostHeaderIcon Vintage Art Costume Jewelry

Vintage Art costume jewelry is most widely known for its wonderful Christmas pins.  Lesser known is the Art non-holiday jewerly, which can be very lovely.  Here's a little about Art jewelry.

Art Christmas Tree Pin (Click for Larger Image)

Art Christmas Tree Pin (Click for Larger Image)

Art Company History

The company name was MODEART ("MODE-ART"), and it manufactured jewelry from the 1950s through the 1970s. However, the jewelry was signed "ART".  Here are the marks used for Art jewelry:

  • "ART" all in capital letters.
  • "ART" plus the copyright symbol, first used in 1955.

Style and Collectibility

Art made some gorgeous bracelets, in Hollycraft and Florenza styles.  You won't find these all that often, but if you do and it is in good condition, buy it.  I've also seen brooches in the Florenza style -- very pretty.

Art made quite a few figural pins that are worth collecting, as well as some very  nice "bug" pins (butterflies and other insects).

However, Art is best-known for its variety of Christmas pins, and Christmas tree pins in particular.   While they don't sell for top dollar (compared to Weiss or Warner), they are wonderful and very wearable.  (Not to mention very much worth collecting.)  Invest in at least one Art Christmas tree pin.

Art costume jewelry is generally quite affordable for the beginning collector.  While I have seen some demi-parures go for over $50 on ebay (and that's even with some correctable flaws), most sets are lower.  You can usually pick up a nice brooch for a small amount.

All that being said, here are some Art jewelry auctions for you to peruse.  Just click the link for more information and a larger image.

VINTAGE SIGNED ART CAMEO LADY PORTRAIT PENDANT BROOCH
VINTAGE SIGNED ART CAMEO LADY PORTRAIT PENDANT BROOCH
Paypal   US $225.00
Vintage Signed ART Topaz Rhinestone Necklace Earrings
Vintage Signed ART Topaz Rhinestone Necklace Earrings
Paypal   US $125.00
Vintage Antique Signed ART Faux Pearl Pin Brooch 1950s
Vintage Antique Signed ART Faux Pearl Pin Brooch 1950s
Paypal   US $98.50
Vintage Antique Signed ART APEX Rhinestone Brooch 1940s
Vintage Antique Signed ART APEX Rhinestone Brooch 1940s
Paypal   US $110.95
VINTAGE SIGNED ART TURQUOISE SILVER PENDANT NECKLACE
VINTAGE SIGNED ART TURQUOISE SILVER PENDANT NECKLACE
Paypal   US $49.99
Signed ART Vintage Charm Earrings Shamrock Key Lucky
Signed ART Vintage Charm Earrings Shamrock Key Lucky
Paypal   US $39.99
Vintage ART Signed Multi Color Chunky BRACELET EARRINGS
Vintage ART Signed Multi Color Chunky BRACELET EARRINGS
Paypal   US $125.00
vintage jewelry ART signed 41 strand necklace
vintage jewelry ART signed 41 strand necklace
Paypal   US $54.95
Vintage HOT PINK Enamel LADYBUG Flowers PIN Signed ART
Vintage HOT PINK Enamel LADYBUG Flowers PIN Signed ART
Paypal   US $54.99
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