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Laguna Vintage Costume Jewelry
Laguna vintage costume jewelry definitely has a "look", and is well known in two areas: pearls and crystals. And with good reason -- they did it well!
Years of Operation and Marks
Laguna has been around for awhile, from around 1944 through roughly the early 1980s. Actually, it's not known exactly when Laguna stopped manufacturing their jewelry.
The marks they used are:
- "Laguna"
- "KJL Laguna"
Obviously, the KJL Laguna mark is rarer and more collectable. (KJL being jewelry great Kenneth J. Lane.)
Buying Laguna Vintage Costume Jewelry
It seems that there are a fair number of necklace or earrings offered, but not to many sets. So, if you can get a matching necklace and earring set, all the better. (And if you can find one in an original presentation box, that's a score!)
Here are the Laguna vintage jewelry offerings. There are several pages worth, so enjoy your shopping!
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 Vtg LAGUNA Aurora CRYSTAL Necklace Earrings w orig box  US $29.99
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 Beautiful LAGUNA White Bead Vintage Earrings US $4.95
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 Vintage Estate Jewelry Beaded Clip on Earrings Laguna US $2.99
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 Vtg Lot 20 Pair Beaded Cluster Earrings Laguna Caviness US $20.50
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 LAGUNA SILVERTONE CLIP ONS FAUX PEARLS FACETED BEADS US $7.99
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 LOT VINTAGE ESTATE JEWELRY Napier Trifari Laguna BOX US $16.99
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 VINTAGE ESTATE RHINESTONE JEWELRY LOT KRAMERLAGUNA US $14.95
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 LAGUNA CRYSTAL EARRINGS 3 STRAND FACETED AB NECKLACE VG US $25.00
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 VINTAGE LAGUNA CLEAR CRYSTAL BLACK METAL EARRINGS US $4.99
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Hollycraft Costume Jewelry
To me, Hollycraft costume jewelry epitomizes the 1950s style of jewelry. It's elegant without being over-the-top, yet still has plenty of sparkle. And it doesn't hurt that it's generally well made and very collectible. Count yourself lucky if you have any Hollycraft in your collection!
Hollycraft Christmas Tree (Click to Enlarge)
About the Company
Hollycraft costume jewelry was manufactured by Hollywood Jewelry Manufacturing Company. While the company started in 1938, it didn't start using the Hollycraft mark until 1948. And alas, the company closed its doors in 1971; the end of an era.
Hollycraft Marks
The Hollycraft marks are a little funky. On them you'll often see COPR instead of the expected CORP. Nope, not a typo (at least I don't think so), but it sure is different! (My theory is it's an abbreviation for "copyright".) Meanwhile, the marks are:
- "Hollycraft"
- "Hollycraft Copr" + the year of manufacture (1950's only).
- "Hollycraft" with the copyright symbol
Now that you know something about Hollycraft, here is some jewelry to brighten your day -- enjoy!
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 Vintage Signed HOLLYCRAFT Rhinestone Brooch US $35.99
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 HOLLYCRAFT YELLOW CITRINE VINTAGE STYLE RING FOR REPAIR US $7.99
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 hollycraft rhinestone flower pin brooch US $4.99
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 VTG HOLLYCRAFT CLIP ON EARRINGS BROOCH RED GLASS SET US $29.99
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 Vintage Hollycraft rhinestone Christmas tree brooch pin US $22.50
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 VINTAGE HOLLYCRAFT RHINESTONE CHRISTMAS TREE BROOCH US $17.09
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 3 CLIP EARRINGS GEMSTONES 1954 sg HOLLYCRAFT 550 US $5.20
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 LONG RHINESTONE DANGLE EARRINGS BY HOLLYCRAFT 1958 US $60.00
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 Hollycraft Aurora Borealis Earrings US $2.99
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Vintage Swarovski Signed Bracelet
We've discussed Swarovski in general, now let's talk a little about vintage Swarovski signed bracelets.
I've not seen many Swarovski bracelets, signed with the swan mark, so while they are out there, they are rather rare. I;m not sure if it's because they didn't make a whole lot in the vintage time frame, or that collectors are hoarding them! (Maybe a little of both?)
In any case, don't expect an inexpensive price for a Swarovski bracelet in good to excellent condition. But you should expect to see the gorgeous sparkle of genuine Swarovski crystals, argueably the best crystals in the world.
Something to look for: Swarovski has made vintage jewelry with prong-set stones and with the glued-in stones. While Swarovski craftsmanship is very good, if the stones are glued-in, realize that you may have to inspect the stones once you receive your jewelry and make sure none are loose.
The upside? Most vintage Swarovski crystals are still readily available, so even if there is a stone missing, it very likely can be matched.
So, onward to the vintage Swarovski signed bracelets!
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 Vintage Swan SIGNED SWAROVSKI Crystal Clamper Bracelet US $109.99
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 SWAROVSKI Vtg Crystals Bangle Bracelet Signed Swan Mark US $99.00
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 Signed SWAROVSKI Bangle Bracelet Enamel Rhinestones Vtg US $144.95
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 Authentic SWAROVSKI Signed Vtg Bracelet Bezel Crystals US $59.95
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 Fabulous Vintage Signed SWAROVSKI Bangle BRACELET US $47.99
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 MASSIVE VINTAGE SIGNED SPHINX GOLD SWAROVSKI BRACELET US $80.00
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 Vintage Swarovski Dangle Crystal Bracelet Signed Swan US $14.99
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 Vintage SWAROVSKI SWAN SIGNED GOLD CRYSTAL BRACELET US $89.00
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 VTG SWAROVSKI SIGNED CLEAR CRYSTAL BAGUETTES BRACELET US $58.00
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Mylu Costume Jewelry
Mylu costume jewelry is most well known for its wonderful Christmas pins. While Mylu did also make figural pins, it's the Christmas ones that are most collectible.
There isn't a whole lot known about Mylu's operation, aside from Lynne Gordon and Marge Borofsky founded it. Mylu was for a short while a division of Coro, presumably in the late 1960s to early-mid 1970s. Marge and Lynne eventually joined with Tancer II.
If you are searching for what's most collectible for Mylu costume jewelry, make a beeline for the Christmas tree pins -- worth more than the Santas, angels, etc.
And here's something to note; Mylu sometimes made earrings to match the Christmas jewelry. If you can find a brooch and earring set that's in good condition, snatch it!
Meanwhile, here are some pieces of Mylu vintage jewelry from which to shop. Enjoy!
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 VINTAGE CHRISTMAS XMAS DOG PIN MYLU RED SANTA HAT CUTE US $24.99
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 MYLU Christmas Tree Brooch Dangle Earrings US $39.99
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 Vtg MYLU Poinsetta Christmas Tree Rhinestone Brooch US $35.00
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 LARGE MYLU REINDEER PIN ENAMELED WREATH RED RHINESTONES US $55.00
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 VTG MYLU PASTEL CRYSTAL GREEN ENAMEL CHRISTMAS TREE PIN US $78.00
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 Vintage MYLU Bunny Rabbit with Carrot Pin Rhinestones US $74.99
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 VINTAGE FUN MYLU Springtime BUNNY RABBIT w FLOWER PIN US $35.00
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 vintage MYLU Rhinestone Christmas Tree pin brooch US $20.00
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 Vintage Red Rhinestones Heart Pin Signed Mylu SALE US $9.99
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