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Corocraft Jewelry
Corocraft jewelry was mostly made in the late 1930s through early 1950s, and it was considered and upscale version of the Coro jewelry line. While Vendome eventually became the upscale line, Corocraft vintage jewelry is very collectible.
As mentioned above, Corocraft was a division of Coro. While there are certainly "average" pieces, most of the Corocraft (sometimes spelled Coro Craft) vintage jewelry is well-made with above-average construction and materials.
What kind of vintage jewelry can you find with the Corocraft or Coro Craft marks? They did make just about everything -- earrings, bracelets, pins and necklaces (although I seem to rarely come across the bracelets). The styles range from plain (meaning without rhinestones or enamels) to glitzy. Enamels are also a popular feature. Oh, and you'll sometimes also come across Duettes!
So here are a few Corocraft vintage jewelry pieces for you to peruse. As always, click the links for larger photos and more information. Enjoy!
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 1940’s Sterling Corocraft Baguette Rhinestone Necklace  US $74.99
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 RARE COROCRAFT FISH PIN GLASS PEARL IN MOUTH GREEN BODY US $175.00
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 VTG COROCRAFT HORSE DUETTE DRESS CLIPS EARRINGS US $249.99
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 ELEGANT COROCRAFT AMBER GOLD RHINESTONE NECKLACE US $175.00
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 VTG COROCRAFT DUETTE STERLING HORSE DUETTE EARRINGS US $349.99
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 COROCRAFT STERLING RHINESTONE KNIGHT HEARSTABBER PINS US $425.00
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 VINTAGE COROCRAFT SPIDER WEB PIN BROOCH MUST SEE WOW US $9.95
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 RARE COROCRAFT STERLING RHINESTFUR CLIPS 1946 PAT US $195.00
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 Corocraft Montana Blue Rivoli Rhinestone Demi Parure US $154.99
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Hobe Costume Jewelry
Hobe costume jewelry is beautiful and very collectible. It was made well, in classic styles. No wonder it's still so popular!
Hobe Rhinestone Earrings (Click for a larger image)
Let's learn a little about Hobe, the marks used and (of course) the gorgeous jewelry for sale.
Hobe Background
Hobe (pronounced ho-bay) was begun by William Hobe, who immigrated to the USA from France, early in the 20th century. His father was a designer of fine jewelry in France, which almost certainly influenced William in his designs.
Here's the most famous story about Hobe jewelry. I don't know 100% for sure that it's accurate, but it sounds like it should be. The story goes something like this: Florenz Zeigfield (of Zeigfield Follies fame) wanted some gorgeous jewelry to accent the costumes for the showgirls.
Mr. Zeigfield turned to William Hobe to create these designs. Delighted with the results, Mr. Zeigfield dubbed them "costume jewelry". How neat is that!
Hobe jewelry was first designed in 1927, and continued to be made into somewhere along the lines of the late 1990s or perhaps 2000. It was originally a family-run company, but it was later sold (date unsure).
Hobe Marks
These are some of the marks used by Hobe. Please keep in mind that the dates are approximate.
- "Hobé" with a capital H and "obé" in script. First used in 1926.
- "Hobé" all in print, first used 1926.
- "Hobé" in a 6-sided outline used 1926 to around 1932.
- "Hobé" in a triangle, from 1933 to about 1957.
- "Hobé" in an oval, copyright symbol over the "é", in use from 1958 through 1983.
- "Hobé" in an oval, copyright symbol over the "o", not sure of the exact dates.
In addition, some Hobe costume jewelry between the years of 1957 through 1966 were both signed and dated -- a real find!
Other Hobe Information
Hobe jewelry is well-designed and well-made. The jewelry was lovely when it was manufactured, and is still very wearable today.
Hobe costume jewelry is quite collectible but usually affordable by most people. As with other costume jewelry, pieces with colored rhinestones bring in the highest prices (and the prices can get way up there sometimes). You pretty much can't go wrong adding vintage Hobe jewelry to your collection.
Buy Hobe Costume Jewelry
Below are some auctions for your buying pleasure. Click the photos for are larger photo and more information about the offerings.
And if you're intrigued, here's a .
Have fun shopping!
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 VINTAGE SIGNED HOBE SMOKEY RHINESTONE EARRINGS US $5.18
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 Beautiful Hobe Necklace Jewel Enamel Pearl US $37.00
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 MORE HOBE INSTORE Vtg 11mm AURORA BOREALIS EARRINGS US $9.95
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 ELEGANT VINTAGE HOBE GLASS RS FLOWER VINE NECKLACE US $69.95
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 HOBE CHINESE WATER BOY PIN RARE HTF VINTAGE SIGNED US $149.00
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 Hobe Costume Jewelry Brooch and Earings signed 1955 US $35.00
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 Antique Four Leaf Clover Vintage Gold Plate Green HOBE US $18.00
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 Most Gorgeous HOBE Brooch Pin Moving Rhinestones LQQK US $49.99
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 LK COOL VINTAGE HOBE NECKLACE 789 US $9.99
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KJL for Avon
KJL for Avon is the signature of the jewelry that costume jewelry great Kenneth J. Lane designed for Avon. While Avon jewelry in general is of average quality and design, the KJL pieces are lovely, well-made and very collectible.
While Kenneth J. Lane's jewelry in general is a topic for a different post, his contribution to Avon's line is worth noting.
JKL for Avon Dates
Mr. Lane started producing designs for Avon starting in the mid 1980s and runs all the way through to 2004. While they are all beautiful, it's the JKL for Avon jewelry produced in the 1980's that is most collectible.
The signature is K.J.L for Avon.
The three most popular sets Mr. Lane designed for Avon are as follows:
"Sophisticated Lady": This set is designed around two ram's heads. The necklace has a double-strand of almost lapis-colored beads with two gold-tone ram's heads as the closure. The earrings are of the ram's heads, accented with rhinestones (as is the necklace). The bracelet is a clamper-style, again in gold-tone with two ram's heads. There is also a bar pin, with two facing ram's heads. This set was released in 1987.
"Society": A faux pearl necklace with a clasp made in the shape of a lion's head, holding a circle (giving a door-knocker effect). The clasp was made to be worn in front or on the side -- too pretty to just be worn in back! The lion has clear rhinestone eyes. The matching earrings are of the lion's head, holding a circle (the door-knocker effect). This set was released in 1986.
"Duchess": A gorgeous set, inspired by the Duchess of Windsor! The necklace has a single strand of faux black pearl. The centerpiece is the a marbelized-look panther head, accented with green eyes and clear chatons. Also there are two rhinestone rondells to either side of the panther, and a gold-tone "door knocker" that the panther holds in its mouth. The earrings are rectangular, the background being the marbeled look and accented with green and clear rhinestones. This set was released in 1988.
Other popular KJL for Avon sets are "Midnight Rose" (1987), "New York Collection" (1991), "Royal Sea Collection" (1991) and "Caprianti Collection" (1993).
Buy KJL for Avon
Below are some available KJL for Avon pieces for sale. Enjoy browsing and don't forget to clink on the links for more information and larger photos.
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 Vintage KJL AVON BLACK Rose WHITE Beaded Necklace SET US $24.99
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 VTG signed KJL for AVON Rhinestone Brooch pin Pendant US $.99
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 Stunning Sim Pearl RhinestoneMarcasite KJL AVON Brooch US $39.99
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 Classy Necklace KJL Avon Vintage Faux Pearls Dramatic US $129.99
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 Rams Head Set Necklace Bracelet Ears KJL for Avon 1987 US $195.49
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 VINTAGE CAMEO CLIP EARRNGS SIGNED KJL FOR AVON WOW US $9.99
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 VTG GOLD RHINESTONE LION HEAD CLIP ON EARRINGS AVON KJL US $44.96
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 KJL FOR AVON MAGNETIC INTERCHANGABLE EARRINGS US $2.50
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 Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Avon Midnight Rose Necklace Set US $29.99
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Jomaz Vintage Jewelry
Jomaz costume jewelry tends to be elegant. The designs tend to be more on the petite-to-medium side, at least when it comes to costume jewelry. Let's talk a litle about this costume jewelry manufacturer, and then go see what's available.
Jomaz Jewelry History
Jomaz Demi Parure (Click for larger image)
Jomaz is an offshoot of the company Mazer Brothers. Joseph Mazer left the family business to strike out on his own and founded the Joseph J. Mazer Company in 1946 and used the following marks:
- "Jomaz" in capital letters, used from 1946 through 1981.
- "Joseph Mazer" in capital letters (no specific dates known, other than between 1946 and 1981).
The Joseph J. Mazer Company closed in 1981.
Difference in Mazer Brothers and Jomaz Jewelry
In general, Mazer Brothers jewelry brings the higher prices. Partially because it's older -- it was manufactured from the 1920's through to 1951. The jewelry was a little higher end and quite well made.
Jomaz jewelry is newer, as it was made up through 1981. Although not always quite in the same league as the Mazer jewelry, it's still well-made and lovely. Not to mention very collectible!
And as you can see, Jomaz sometimes used very interesting stones in the jewelry. The photo above, the green stones are a beautiful emerald-color plastic that has been carved with a sunburst pattern. It's almost impossible for a photo (at least one of my photos) to capture the amazing effect.
When it comes to Jomaz jewelry, look for a very good condition, as it's on the newer side. Brooches and earrings seem to be the most available, with some necklaces and bracelets available at times.
Look for either parures (demi or full) if you can find them. Otherwise, Jomaz jewelry figural pins are also collectible. Prices tend to be reasonable and at least some of the pieces should be in most everyone's budget.
Now with that information in mind, I'll leave you to browse the collection of Jomaz jewelry available. Have fun!
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 Estate Lot Vintage Jewelry Florenza Capri Gerry Jomaz US $9.99
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 Vintage Jomaz Joseph Mazer Large Open Back St Earrings US $76.99
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 4 Pair Vintage Earrings Monet Jomaz Cora Japan US $20.00
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 VTG SIGNED JEWELRY REPAIR WEAR HAR WEISS JOMAZ NAPIER US $56.00
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 Jomaz 60 s Figural Cat Brooch Pin US $14.99
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 Vintage Signed Jomaz Rhinestone Clip on Earrings US $7.00
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 VTG PAIR OF JOMAZ CLIP ON EARRINGS DIAMOND RHINESTONE US $7.95
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 VINTAGE JOMAZ MOONSTONE RHINESTONE EARRINGS SET US $39.95
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 3 PEICES BROOCH EARRINGS JOMAZ JEWELRY STONES FLOWER US $125.00
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