Exquisite vintage 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 Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Barbara’s Picks: Tempting Turquoise
Believed by many to guarantee its wearer good health, good fortune and protection from evil, turquoise is admired for these attributes as well as its color. How perfect for summer! Wear it to add a pop of this unique hue to white or neutral linens, or a touch of chic to your favorite denims.
Turquoise Bead Bracelet with Diamantés
1940s Jewelry, Vintage Bracelets, Vintage Miriam Haskell JewelryThis turquoise bead bracelet is a familiar style made by Miriam Haskell. This one has tiny glass beads and diamantés wrapped around a narrow, gold-tone hinged frame that closes with a concealed clasp and safety chain. The color is more green than other turquoise pieces by this company. A classy and classic piece that’s perfect for those who like to wear warm colors. Just add faux or real diamond studs, and you’re good to go. This bracelet was made for a slim wrist. Please note the bracelet length (6 1/2") and check your wrist size before purchasing this piece. Scroll down to see the perfect Haskell brooch to wear with this jewel.USD$345.00USD$345.00
Turquoise Brooch with Pate de Verre Flowers
1930s Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & Pins, Vintage Miriam Haskell JewelryThis turquoise brooch has pate de verre flowers mounted on a base of two large, textured, silver-tone lily leaves. Additional silver-tone beads and textured elements embellish the intricate design. The closure is a simple C-clasp. The design is by Frank Hess, and the materials and construction are Haskell all the way. This beautiful jewel is from my personal collection. Scroll down to see a lovely bracelet by the same maker to wear with this piece.USD$395.00USD$395.00
Turquoise Bead Earrings with Diamantés
1950s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese turquoise bead earrings are fashioned from molded-glass leaves and diamantés hand-woven onto a brass-colored filigree disk. This bold hue was the height of fashion in the 1950s. Still a lovely color for warmer months, it also adds cheerfulness to the dark days of winter. These ear clips have a matching necklace and bracelet – scroll down to see them.USD$195.00USD$195.00
Turquoise Bead & Silver Chain Long Necklace
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis long turquoise bead necklace features round and tubular-shaped glass beads in various sizes connected with silver-tone chain. Today we’d call this piece a station necklace. When I bought it for my personal collection, I had my expert jeweler add the spring-ring clasp. The photos show this 47” piece worn doubled; if you have a slim neck, you could also wear it tripled!USD$295.00USD$295.00
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About Barbara
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.