Costume Jewelry Online

Costume Jewelry Manufacturers

Welcome to Costume Jewelry Online! Whether you're just beginning a vintage costume jewelry collection, or adding to one you already have, it's good to know something of the jewelry designers themselves.

In these pages, you'll find information about costume jewelry, designers and what to look for when buying vintage jewelry.

For the links below, you'll see write-ups about the designer. When they started producing jewelry, the kind of marks to look for and such. You'll find out how collectable each designer is, and if there are any kinds of pieces to especially be on the lookout for.

On each page you'll also see samples of the work, and links to jewelry to consider for your collection.

That being said, in alphabetical order, here are some vintage costume jewelry designers for you to discover at Costume Jewelry Online. It's by no means a complete list; check the "Tags" area for your favorite designer.

Art: The ART claim to fame is their Christmas tree line, of which they made quite a few designs and are worth adding to any collection. But lesser-known is the ART jewelry, some of which is dazzling!
Avon: Avon is a very recent entry into the vintage costume jewelry market. There are some pieces that are quite well made and very collectable, as well as some average pieces that aren't collectable (yet, at any rate). Find out which is which!
Beau Jewels: If you like rhinestones done in a feminine style, you'll love Beau Jewels. Interestingly enough, this manufacurer only signed the earrings, so finding a demi parure is a big plus.
B.S.K.: Great for collectors on a budget, as prices are generally fairly low. There are some very nice pieces out there, though, so consider the low price a definite plus! Especially collectible is the "My Fair Lady" line.
Coro: Excellent variety and wide price range -- great for a beginner or advanced collector. Vendome is the line of Coro that was more expensive (then and now). Especially collectible are Vendome parures.
Eisenberg: One of the giants in the rhinestone costume jewelry arena, Eisenberg made some exquisite pieces. Especially collectible are the rhinestone fur clips, as well as the Eisenberg Christmas tree pins.
Florenza: If you like an antique or victorian look, Florenza has some excellent pieces for you. They also made jewelry with some very interesting color combinations; they definitely get a second look.
Hollycraft: Although Hollycraft made costume jewelry in other years as well, I think of them as being the quintensential 1950's jewelry manufacturer. Their signature look is pastel rhinestones, with a darker metal setting (but not japanned necessarily).
Jomaz: Made between 1946 and 1981, the Jomaz jewelry is well made and lovely. It tends to be on the more petite side, and classic designs.
JJ: Some vintage but also a lot of newer jewelry, generally inexpensive for the time being. Fun jewelry, usually animal-themed pins or earrings (as well as Christmas tree pins). JJ closed its doors in 2006, so it will gradually become more and more collectible; enjoy the current low prices.
Juliana: These pieces weren't signed, so you have to tread very carefully here if you're a novice collector. But Juliana jewelry is absolutely to die for! Look for "D&E" (DeLizza and Elster) as they were the designers behind the Juliana line.
Kramer: Famous for rhinestone jewelry, excellent for beginner or advanced collector. Kramer made some great "bling" jewelry! Something for everyone here.
Ledo: This is a relatively rare mark, and worth adding to your collection at whatever your level. Jewelry was well-balanced and sturdily constructed, with pleasing lines.
Lisner: Beautiful signature "maple leaf" series, lovely rhinestones, great for beginner or advanced collector. When I think of Lisner I think "leaf" because there are a lot of leaf and nature-inspired designs.
Miriam Haskell: Signature pieces are made with small beads and pearls. Designs are often asymetrical. Generally not for a beginner collector unless you have an experienced guide, because although Haskell jewelry is very collectible, some pieces can have over-inflated prices due to the name.
Mylu: If you like Christmas jewelry, you'll love whay Mylu has to offer! Their Christmas tree brooches are the most collectible, and can be found at a very nice price indeed.
Trifari: Tons of jewelry, in all kinds of price ranges. Look for sets when you can, because Trifari is still making jewelry. If you can verify the age, the jewelry sets from the 40's and 50's are the most collectible (and sought-after).
Sarah Coventry: Plenty to choose from, Sarah Coventry is all over the map with quality. Still, some beautiful pieces were made, especially "Blue Lagoon" which was designed by D&E (of Juliana fame) for Sarah Coventry and is very collectible!
Swarovski: There's a lot of vintage Swarovski costume jewelry roaming around. Some of it is made by other manufacturers, some made by Swarovski itself. All kinds of price ranges here, for collectors beginner, advanced or in between.
Weiss: Lots of beautiful jewelry to choose from, as well as very collectable Christmas jewelry. Excellent for all kinds of collectors, they made some absolutely stunning rhinestone costume jewelry.