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Rhinestone Costume Jewelry
Rhinestone costume jewelry is the very definition of "bling". Most of the time, anyway -- there are pieces more subdued. But oh, the sparkle of the vintage rhinestone jewelry is what keeps us coming back.
What's Your Jewelry Style?
I did mention that there were costume jewelry manufacturers that had a more subdued sparkly rhinestone look. One example is Lisner; another is BSK. Florenza tends more towards a classic Victorian look as well, with less "bling".
But if you like lots and lots of sparkle, you definitely have a large selection to choose from! Kramer, Weiss and Eisenberg are three that immediately come to mind -- fabulous pieces! And if you want rhinestone jewelry to die for, Juliana will make your heart sing.
So deciding upon what amount of sparkle you want will help you to choose a manufacturer.
Rhinestone Costume Jewelry - What to Look For
The first thing you'll be wanting to check is that the stones have plenty of sparkle, and that there are no "dead" rhinestones. (Dead means dull and/or cloudy.) While one or two at the very back of a necklace might not matter too much, you're still better off having more sparkle.
Next, are the rhinestones pasted in or seated with prongs? Either can be beautiful, but pasted in stones can come loose and fall out much easier than prong-set rhinestones.
The good news is that pasted stones are usually easy to re-set with a little jewelry glue. The bad news is that sometimes the stones drop out without you knowing, and you may have to buy a replacement stone.
Which brings me to the other thing to look for -- missing stones. Once again, you can sometimes get a great deal on a piece of rhinestone costume jewelry that is missing a stone or two. And if it's in an inconspicuous place and easy to fix, it may be a deal.
But if the missing rhinestone is "important" (one of the main stones) or would be hard to match, you may want to pass on that piece of jewelry.
Rhinestone Costume Jewelry Online
My absolute favorite place to buy costume jewelry of all kinds is ebay. You can't beat either the selection or the prices.
If you've never bought on ebay before, you may want to check out my articles on buying costume jewelry on ebay. But in reality, it's very simple.
So here's a available, as well as the list below. As always, you can click on the items to get all the details (and see a larger photo).
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 VINTAGE B DAVID RHINESTONE CROWN PIN  US $24.99
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 Vintage ART rhinestone BROOCH DAISY silver tone RETRO chic US $9.99
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 VINTAGE ART SIGNED BLUE BOREALIS RHINESTONE NECKLACE SET FULL PARURE WOW US $53.07
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Vintage Lisner Jewelry
Lisner jewelry is indeed vintage constume jewelry. The company was founded in 1904, and made jewelry all the way up into the 1970s. Lisner jewelry was last made in 1979.
Lisner Jewelry, Leaf Demi Parure (Click to Enlarge)
When I think of Lisner, I think "leaf". The reason being is twofold. First, they made a lot of jewelry with a leaf or nature look and feel. Second, the most famous of the Lisner jewelry sets is the thermoset maple leaves parure, that was made in many color combinations. It's very lovely and very collectible.
Lisner is also famous for the use of AB (aurora borealis) rhinestones. As you can see (hopefully anyway) the demi parure on this post has both a leaf design and AB rhinestones.
Item of Interest
Prior to World War 2, Lisner imported and marketed Schiaparelli jewelry in the United States. No word about after WW2, so presumably they no longer did.
Lisner Jewelry Marks
Although founded in 1904, Lisner either didn't produce jewelry before 1938, or they did not mark it. These, however, are the general dates and marks that Lisner did utilize.
- "Lisner" in block letters, first used 1938.
- "Lisner" in block letters with a copyright mark, first used 1955.
- "Lisner" with the "L" elongated and the "isner" in small print, first used 1959.
- "Lisner" in script in an oval logo, first used 1959.
As with all vintage costume jewelry manufacturers, these are general dates.
View Lisner Costume Jewelry
Lisner is one of the manufacturers that I check on fairly frequently. I'm always on a hunt for a well-priced maple leaf set to add to my collection. And although a lot of the Lisner jewelry is nature-inspired, not all of it is. There's a little something for everyone.
In general, and except for the maple leaf set, Lisner jewelry is fairly affordable to collectors on a budget. The jewelry is well-made and lovely. You can find a . You can also see just a small example of their lovely jewelry below. Click the item to get more details.
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 Stunning Ice Blue and Silver Lisner Necklace US $14.08
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 2 VINTAGE SIGNED BROOCHES LISNER LOOK US $3.49
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 SPARKLING SIGNED LISNER Floral Design Clear Rhinestone Brooch US $7.49
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 Vintage Lisner Fauxpearl Goldtone Choker Necklace US $9.99
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 Vintage Lisner Demi Parure Earrings Pin emerald Green and blue Stones US $4.99
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 LISNER Wide Open Woven Silvertone Bracelet US $10.50
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