Exquisite vintage costume jewelry for women with far from ordinary tastes
TruFaux Jewels offers elegant and unique necklaces, earrings, bracelets, brooches, clips, and accessories by notable American and European designers, from the flapper style to the early days of Mad Men.
Featured Pieces
These impeccable pieces are thoughtfully curated by vintage jewelry collector, historian, and writer Barbara Schwartz.
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Aquamarine, Diamanté & Sterling Art Deco Bracelet
1920s Jewelry, Unknown (Maker's Mark is Unknown), Vintage BraceletsUSD$295.00
Aquamarine, Diamanté & Sterling Art Deco Bracelet
1920s Jewelry, Unknown (Maker's Mark is Unknown), Vintage BraceletsThis vintage aquamarine bracelet features pyramid-shaped glass stones alternating with links of diamanté. The setting is sterling silver with a spring-ring clasp. Although this lovely and versatile piece is signed, I cannot identify the maker. This bracelet was made for a slim wrist. Please note the bracelet length (6 3/4") and check your wrist size before purchasing this piece.USD$295.00 -
Aquamarine & Gilt Sterling Filigree Theodor Fahrner Bracelet
1930s Jewelry, Fahrner Jewelry, Vintage BraceletsUSD$1,495.00
Aquamarine & Gilt Sterling Filigree Theodor Fahrner Bracelet
1930s Jewelry, Fahrner Jewelry, Vintage BraceletsThis Theodor Fahrner bracelet is spectacular! Each gilded-sterling silver link with corded wire spirals holds a collet-set faux aquamarine. This fabulous Art Deco jewel is an excellent example of the type of filigree this maker is known for. The book cited as a reference indicates that the filigree pieces were made post-1932, but the same source dates the maker’s mark to the 1920s. I don’t think the date matters – this bracelet is exquisite! It has a concealed clasp and safety catch. Scroll down to see a sterling Fahrner necklace that looks lovely with this piece.USD$1,495.00 -
Aquamarine, Diamanté & Vermeil Sterling 1940s Coro Bracelet
1940s Jewelry, Coro Jewelry, Vintage BraceletsUSD$250.00
Aquamarine, Diamanté & Vermeil Sterling 1940s Coro Bracelet
1940s Jewelry, Coro Jewelry, Vintage BraceletsThis Coro bracelet was an engagement gift from the former owner’s fiancé in 1945. It had remained in the family until the couple’s son sold it to me. A well-crafted Retro Modern design by Adolph Katz for Coro’s high-end line, it features aquamarine-glass-stone centers and diamanté set in gold-plated sterling silver with a fold-over clasp. The safety chain is a replacement. This piece is another wonderful example of period design and manufacture from one of the best! If you prefer white metal, scroll down to see the same bracelet in all diamanté set in sterling silver.USD$250.00
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TruFaux Jewels founder Barbara Schwartz is a passionate collector of vintage costume jewelry, who shares her love through her collections, through her writing, and directly with the women she helps adorn. She believes jewelry is meant to be worn, not stored in a drawer or bank vault. Barbara wants every woman who buys her pieces to feel extraordinary while wearing them.
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