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: Pendant Brooches for Stepping Out
Want to have fun with your wardrobe as you prepare to re-enter the world? Ranging in style from whimsical to opulent, these colorful pendant brooches are unique designs that will add movement and sound to your outfit. Wear one at the base of a round- or v-neck top, on a lapel, or on the pocket of a denim jacket. They’re guaranteed to get you noticed!
Brown Wooden Bead Brooch by Miriam Haskell
1940s Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & Pins, Vintage Miriam Haskell JewelryThis wood bead brooch is typical of the type of whimsical pieces designed by Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell during World War II. At the top, the coffee-bean-shaped beads form flower petals that surround small round beads with gilt-metal caps. They are all hand-sewn onto a pierced, flat metal foundation. From there, a riot of beads dangle from gilt-metal links attached to three braided-silk cords. This brooch, which closes with a roll-over safety clasp, is in remarkable condition and fun to wear!USD$225.00USD$225.00
Jade Bead, Pearl & Diamanté Dangle Brooch
1950s Jewelry, Hattie Carnegie Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis 1950s dangle brooch by Hattie Carnegie is spectacular! Large, opulent, and three-dimensional, it certainly makes a statement. At the top is an elaborate, three-inch-wide bow set with small round and large marquise-shaped diamanté. From it falls a cascade of multiple layers of jade-green-glass beads, faux pearls, and round, pear-shaped, and marquise-shaped diamanté. All of the stones are faceted and bright. The setting is rhodium-plated metal with a roll-over safety clasp. Wear this substantial jewel on a lapel, sash, or purse, or as a pendant. The last photo shows it as the centerpiece on a white-gold-and-diamond chain. (This necklace is not included.) This amazingly-detailed piece is not for the faint-hearted, but it’s guaranteed to get you noticed!USD$795.00USD$795.00
Gemstone Bead & Rondelle Pendant Brooch
1950s Jewelry, Hattie Carnegie Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis pendant brooch with colorful glass beads is a 1950s Hattie Carnegie piece. Strands of ruby, sapphire, emerald, and amethyst beads and rondelles dangle from a circular top formed by the same elements. This imaginative and elegant jewel from the famed New York fashion house has gold-tone findings and a roll-over safety clasp. The combination of colors adds to the beauty and versatility of this brooch. Hattie Carnegie jewelry is always special.USD$295.00USD$295.00
Colored Bead Dangling Brooch by Miriam Haskell
1930s Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & Pins, Vintage Miriam Haskell JewelryThis dangling bead pin was designed by Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell in the 1930s. A textured Russian-gold wreath embellished with blue, green, red and yellow glass beads forms the top of this whimsical jewel. Note that the beads were hand-sewn onto the pierced metal foundation. Dangling tubes and beads in the same colors finish the piece. It closes with a simple C-clasp. Lots of movement here. Primary colors never looked so good!USD$225.00USD$225.00
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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.