Exquisite vintage costume jewelry for women with far from ordinary tastes
TruFaux Jewels offers uncommonly elegant and unlikely-to-be-found-elsewhere vintage necklaces, earrings, bracelets, brooches, clips, parures, and accessories of notable American and European designers.
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These impeccable pieces from 1920-1960 are thoughtfully curated by vintage jewelry collector, historian, and writer Barbara Schwartz.
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Pearl & Blown Glass Flower French 1950s Earrings
Vintage Earrings, 1950s Jewelry, Louis Rousselet JewelryCAD$250.00
QuickviewPearl & Blown Glass Flower French 1950s Earrings
Vintage Earrings, 1950s Jewelry, Louis Rousselet JewelryClusters of faux pearls with blown glass flowers and leaves form these 1950s French ear clips. The design and style of the beads remind me of the work of Louis Rousselet, although the earring backs are not typical of his work. However, the findings I'm familiar with would have been too small for this creation. Please note that although these earrings are not mirror images, the lack of symmetry does not detract from their lovely appearance. What a great choice for a bride!CAD$250.00 -
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Brown Marbled Bakelite Art Deco Bangle with 6 Yellow Dots
Vintage Bracelets, 1920s Jewelry, 1930s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryCAD$425.00
QuickviewBrown Marbled Bakelite Art Deco Bangle with 6 Yellow Dots
Vintage Bracelets, 1920s Jewelry, 1930s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryThis brown marbeled Bakelite Art Deco bangle bracelet with its six yellow dots is a charming example of the era. The swirls of color are on the outside and inside. This piece, which is from my personal collection, slips over the hand as the bracelet doesn't open.CAD$425.00 -
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Lapis & Chrome German Machine Age Necklace by Jakob Bengel
Vintage Necklaces, 1930s Jewelry, Jakob Bengel JewelryCAD$195.00
QuickviewLapis & Chrome German Machine Age Necklace by Jakob Bengel
Vintage Necklaces, 1930s Jewelry, Jakob Bengel JewelryLapis glass beads separated by decorative chrome links and a center Galalith(?) bead with chrome end caps form this German Machine Age necklace. The same piece in other colors has been attributed to Bengel by a British expert. This necklace closes with a spring-ring clasp, which may be a replacement (it is brass in color). The center bead has a minor flaw that probably occurred during manufacture. This small imperfection does not detract from the beauty or wearability of this necklace. Scroll down to see earrings and bracelets that coordinate with this piece.CAD$195.00 -
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Sterling Flower Bouquet 1940s Brooch by Raffaele
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1940s Jewelry, Raffaele JewelryCAD$155.00
QuickviewSterling Flower Bouquet 1940s Brooch by Raffaele
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1940s Jewelry, Raffaele JewelryWhether Raffaelle is the name of a company or its maker's mark, I can't be sure. Whatever the case, this sterling silver flower Retro Modern (1940s) brooch has wonderful detail and an unusual design. A cluster of petals defines the flower, which sits atop a pair of veined leaves. The fourth stem ends in a spiral. This lovely piece is very three-dimensional and well made. I only wish I could find information about the maker (which is definitely not Rafael Canada)!CAD$155.00
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About Barbara
TruFaux Jewels proprietor Barbara Schwartz is a passionate collector of vintage costume jewelry, who shares her love through her boutique 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. And she wants every woman who buys her pieces to feel extraordinary while wearing them.
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Jewelry in the Movies: A 1940s Flexible Choker
Read moreMovies produced in the 1930s-1940s rarely credited jewelry. In fact, in many cases, the names of the costume designers weren’t even disclosed on-screen. For this reason, I always look closely…