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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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 4 Pair of 50s Beaded Earrings LAGUNA GERMANY JAPAN  US $1.04
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 VINTAGE LAGUNA AB CRYSTAL CRACKLE LUCITE BEAD NECKLACE US $15.00
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 Vintage LAGUNA AURORA BORIALIS CRYSTAL DANGLE EARRINGS US $9.90
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 VINTAGE LAGUNA SIGNED CRYSTAL CLIP EARRINGS US $5.00
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 VINTAGE LAGUNA AURORA BOREALIS CRYSTAL BEAD EARRINGS US $9.95
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 Laguna Aurora Borealis Faceted Crystal Necklace 2 Stran US $9.99
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 VINTAGE LAGUNA FAUX PEARL RHINESTONE NECKLACE EARRINGS US $6.99
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 LAGUNA CLIP ON EARRINGS DANGLE PEARL CRYSTAL SIGNED US $15.00
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 Rare Laguna Blue Cut Crystal Geno Faux Pearl Chokers US $.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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 Stunning vintage Rhinestone RING by Hollycraft US $10.49
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 1955 Hollycraft Floral Rhinestone Clip Back Earrings US $16.50
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 INCREDIBLY RARE HOLLYCRAFT PRODUCTION PIECE US $4.99
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 VINTAGE HOLLYCRAFT 1954 PIN BROOCH EMERALD GREEN US $8.99
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 VINTAGE HOLLYCRAFT FLORAL BROOCH EARRINGS 1950s US $34.00
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 Vintage1954HOLLYCRAFTFlower Pendant Necklace US $21.60
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 Vintage Hollycraft Rhinestone Brooch COPR 1951 US $19.99
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 PRETTY BLUE AURORA BOREALIS HOLLYCRAFT BRACELET US $16.06
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 Vtg 14K Gold F Blue Topaz HOLLYCRAFT Crystal Brooch LOT US $10.95
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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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 FAB VINTAGE SIGNED WOLOCH GOLD ROSE BRACELET SWAROVSKI US $580.00
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 Signed SWAROVSKI Vtg Bangle Bracelet Crystals Swan Mark US $84.15
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 Vintage Swan SIGNED SWAROVSKI Crystal Clamper Bracelet US $93.49
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