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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QuickviewEmerald, Rose Vermeil Sterling & Pavé Scroll Link 1940s Bracelet by Adolph Katz for Coro
Vintage Bracelets, 1940s Jewelry, Coro JewelryUSD$275.00
QuickviewEmerald, Rose Vermeil Sterling & Pavé Scroll Link 1940s Bracelet by Adolph Katz for Coro
Vintage Bracelets, 1940s Jewelry, Coro JewelryUSD$275.00Faceted emerald rhinestones set in rose gold-plated sterling silver and accented with pavé scroll links form this 1940s Retro Modern bracelet designed by Adolph Katz for Coro’s high-end line. The bracelet has a fold-over clasp with attached safety chain.
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QuickviewEmerald, Crystal & Sterling Filigree Art Deco Brooch by Ostby & Barton
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1920s Jewelry, Ostby & Barton JewelryUSD$195.00
QuickviewEmerald, Crystal & Sterling Filigree Art Deco Brooch by Ostby & Barton
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1920s Jewelry, Ostby & Barton JewelryUSD$195.00This 1920s brooch has faceted emerald glass stones and crystals set in sterling silver and mounted atop a filigree base. This classy and classic Art Deco piece is by Ostby & Barton, a company well-regarded today for their work in precious metals and precious/semi-precious stones. The high level of their craftsmanship shows in this piece, which closes with a roll-over clasp. Scroll down to see a selection of emerald Art Deco bracelets and crystal Art Deco earrings to wear with this brooch.
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QuickviewEmerald Melon Bead 1950s Earrings by Miriam Haskell
Vintage Earrings, 1950s Jewelry, Vintage Miriam Haskell JewelryUSD$195.00
QuickviewEmerald Melon Bead 1950s Earrings by Miriam Haskell
Vintage Earrings, 1950s Jewelry, Vintage Miriam Haskell JewelryUSD$195.00Emerald glass melon beads with twisted Russian-gold spacers are set in a circle with a melon bead center in these 1950s clip-back earrings by Miriam Haskell. The color is divine, and Frank Hess’ design is timeless. These versatile earrings take you anywhere in style!
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Understanding Vintage
Costume Jewelry
It takes a practiced eye and solid expertise to recognize a true vintage costume jewelry piece. Barbara shares with you some essentials on the art of investigating what makes a jewel unique to an era and a maker.
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.
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