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Vintage Weiss Jewelry

Weiss jewelry is known for its classy appearance. Not to mention the glorious sparkle! Let's talk about Weiss jewelry, its history and what to look at when you buy it.

About Weiss Jewelry

Weiss Earrings (Click for larger image)

Albert Weiss founded Weiss jewelry in the year 1942. Mr. Weiss was experienced with costume jewelry, as he had spent some time at Coro.

Mr. Weiss designed most of the jewelry that bears his name. his company operated from 1942 through to 1971, when it finally shut down. Unfortunately, many of the great costume jewelry companies closed their doors about this time, due to the jewelry styles changing so much. Hence, Weiss jewelry falls very much into the "most desireable" costume jewelry years.

Weiss jewelry is know for both classic looks and for loads of wonderful, excellent-quality rhinestones. The jewelry was well-made and has stood the test of time.

In the photo, it was pretty much impossible for me to capture how beautiful the earrings are in person. They are done in shades of Autumn colors and are sparkly to the max!

Weiss Jewelry Marks

Weiss jewelry was marked as follows. The years listed are when the marks first appeared. Please keep in mind that a mark may have been used for many years. The only real mark that can be dates is the one with the copyright symbol (after 1956).

"WEISS" printed in caps. Sometimes raised in a cartouche or imprinted. Approximately 1942.
"Albert Weiss" in script, approximately 1951.
"WEISS" in script, approximately 1951.
"Weissco", approximately 1951.
"WEISS" with the copyright symbol, unknown for sure, but most likely after 1956.

There is a fair amount of unmarked Weiss jewelry floating around; this is because Weiss (like quite a few manufacturers) made some unmarked pieces. They would sell this jewelry to department stores, who would put their own labels on it.

However, until you are very familiar with the genuine article, don't pay big bucks for something labeled as an unmarked Weiss.

For awhile, there were also a lot of Weiss fakes flooding the market; this was when Weiss jewelry was going for large sums of money. Once again, don't pay a large amount for a Weiss piece until you are familiar with the genuine article.

Weiss Christmas trees are very popular, and if you can get your hands on one in good condition for a reasonable price -- grab it!

Buying Weiss Costume Jewelry

Weiss is easily found, but generally commands a larger sum than say, Coro or Trifari. But happily for us who love the look, the jewelry isn't out of the range for most collectors. Keep in mind that pieces without rhinestones sell for lower sums than those with rhinestones. And clear rhinestones go for less than pieces with colored rhinestones.

But enough with the talking! Here are some gorgeous Weiss jewelry pieces at the place where you can find the best prices. Have fun shopping!