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PostHeaderIcon 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)

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.

VINTAGE LEDO RHINESTONE GOLD TONE BOW BROOCH PIN
VINTAGE LEDO RHINESTONE GOLD TONE BOW BROOCH PIN
Paypal   US $8.00
LEDO PERFECT SAPPHIRE DIAMOND COSTUME BRACELET MINT
LEDO PERFECT SAPPHIRE DIAMOND COSTUME BRACELET MINT
Paypal   US $325.00
LEDO Signed Deco Revival Bracelet Rhodium Rhinestones
LEDO Signed Deco Revival Bracelet Rhodium Rhinestones
Paypal   US $159.99
VINTAGE LEDO Polcini PAVE Brooch Earrings DEMI PARURE
VINTAGE LEDO Polcini PAVE Brooch Earrings DEMI PARURE
Paypal   US $65.00
VINTAGE RHINESTONE BUTTERFLY BROOCH PIN SIGNED LEDO
VINTAGE RHINESTONE BUTTERFLY BROOCH PIN SIGNED LEDO
Paypal   US $9.99
POLCINI LEDO Rhinestone Bracelet Earrings Set Vintage
POLCINI LEDO Rhinestone Bracelet Earrings Set Vintage
Paypal   US $92.00
VINTAGE LEDO 1961 RHINESTONE LG FLOWER BROOCH PIN NR
VINTAGE LEDO 1961 RHINESTONE LG FLOWER BROOCH PIN NR
Paypal   US $9.99
LEDO 4 Strands Oval Amethyst Crystal s Rhinestones
LEDO 4 Strands Oval Amethyst Crystal s Rhinestones
Paypal   US $43.99
LEDO 1961 Simulated Pearl Blue Rhinestone Brooch Estate
LEDO 1961 Simulated Pearl Blue Rhinestone Brooch Estate
Paypal   US $.99
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