Sapphire Bead & Gold Wire Hattie Carnegie Pin
1950s Jewelry, Hattie Carnegie Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis tapered 1950s Hattie Carnegie pin features tiny deep-sapphire-blue glass beads and gold-tone wire wound in alternating rows. It is finished with a gold-tone back and roll-over safety clasp. Scroll down to see another brooch in the same style, also by this maker, with tiny faux pearls and diamantés in a silver-tone setting. Both are great adornments for a jacket lapel, pocket, hat or purse. Or wear one as a barrette in your hair.USD$225.00USD$225.00
Sapphire, Diamanté & Gold Boucher Flower Brooch
1950s Jewelry, Marcel Boucher Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis Boucher flower brooch exemplifies the flowing motifs and textured metals of the period. Sapphire-glass stones and diamanté set in gold-tone form a beautiful bouquet with furled outside petals and a raised center. The pavé ribbon that ties the stems speaks to the maker’s attention to detail and design genius. This lovely jewel closes with a roll-over safety clasp. Just add faux or real diamond studs to complete your look.USD$295.00USD$295.00
Sapphire, Onyx & Citrine Bead 1950s Earrings
1950s Jewelry, Hattie Carnegie Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese 1950s earrings feature a cluster of sapphire-, onyx-, and yellow-green-glass beads. A prong-set, faceted citrine-glass stone surrounded by tiny onyx beads complete the design. Except for the black beads, all are coated with Aurora Borealis, which adds iridescence. This vibrant and unique late-1950s color combination is set in gold-tone metal. These colorful ear clips by Hattie Carnegie are a versatile addition to any jewelry wardrobe. They remind me of costumes in the early episodes of Mad Men.USD$185.00USD$185.00
Scarab Bracelet in Sterling by W.E. Richards
1950s Jewelry, Vintage Bracelets, W.E. Richards JewelryThis vintage scarab bracelet has sterling silver links and mounts with molded-glass stones. The colors are tiger’s eye, chrysoprase, carnelian, lapis lazuli, and variegated agates. This piece is a celebration of a quintessential Art Deco motif. By the well-known maker W.E. Richards, this jewel closes with a spring-ring clasp. The multi-colored agates are unusual, and the variety of colors and classic design make this bracelet extremely versatile. You could emphasize one of the colors by wearing earrings or a necklace that matches one of the stones. Scroll down to see some suggestions. My research on this maker's marks indicates that this piece was made in the 1950s, during an Art Deco Revival when scarab bracelets were again all the rage.USD$345.00USD$345.00
Silver Leaf Bracelet by Elsa Schiaparelli
1950s Jewelry, Elsa Schiaparelli Jewelry, Vintage BraceletsThis silver leaf bracelet by Elsa Schiaparelli is a true statement piece, at 1 3/4" wide. Each of the five panels of silver-tone metal has a trio of layered and textured leaves. Here she uses one of her favorite motifs to create a type of jewelry she favored – an unusual and bold bracelet. This piece has a fold-over clasp and safety chain. If you like this design, scroll down to see a brooch and earrings set by the same maker but with a different finish.USD$345.00USD$345.00
Turquoise Bead Choker Necklace
1950s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis turquoise bead choker necklace has molded glass leaves with diamanté accents wired onto a brass-colored link base. The construction adds flexibility to this fun 1950s piece, which beautifully conforms to the shape of the neck. This choker closes with an adjustable hook-and-tail clasp, with beads on the end of the tail to add an extra touch of glamour. For even more of this fabulous color, add the matching earrings and/or bracelets – scroll down to see them.USD$245.00USD$245.00
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 Glass Bead & Diamanté 1950s Bracelet
1950s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage BraceletsThis vintage glass bead bracelet was made in one of the most popular colors of the 1950s: turquoise. It features molded-glass leaves interspersed with diamanté and woven onto a gold-tone mesh cuff. This bold, three-dimensional piece is not for the faint-hearted! Because it has a hinge but no clasp, this bracelet can accommodate a variety of wrist sizes. This is a rare instance where I have two of the same jewels, and they are shown together in the last photo. However, the bracelets are priced separately, so you may choose to buy only one. Scroll down to see the matching earrings and necklace.USD$195.00USD$195.00
Turquoise, Diamanté & Gold Brooch by Hattie Carnegie
1950s Jewelry, Hattie Carnegie Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis vintage gold brooch is a graceful and elegant 1950s jewel by Hattie Carnegie. The bottom layer is a furled leaf made from openwork, gold-tone metal. Tiny turquoise-glass beads decorate the flower layer on top. Both layers are pavé-embellished. The detail is superb, especially on the back, as one would expect from this fashion house. This piece closes with a roll-over safety clasp. Just add your own gold hoop or diamond stud earrings.USD$275.00USD$275.00
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About 1950s Jewelry
This authentic 1950s jewelry features amazing art glass, decorative beads, imaginative color combinations, and textured metals. Single- and multi-strand necklaces, cluster earrings, pendant earrings, brooches, bracelets, and sets are included. You will find fabulous fakes – imitations of large-scale fine jewelry – as well as graceful and classic tailored pieces. Gold-tone was more popular than silver-tone in this decade, when clothes that emphasized the female figure were in vogue. Another significant characteristic of the 1950s, other than the ubiquitous simple strand of pearls, was the preference for all accessories – jewels, gloves, handbags, shoes, and hats – to be color coordinated.
About 1950s Jewelry
This authentic 1950s jewelry features amazing art glass, decorative beads, imaginative color combinations, and textured metals. Single- and multi-strand necklaces, cluster earrings, pendant earrings, brooches, bracelets, and sets are included. You will find fabulous fakes – imitations of large-scale fine jewelry – as well as graceful and classic tailored pieces. Gold-tone was more popular than silver-tone in this decade, when clothes that emphasized the female figure were in vogue. Another significant characteristic of the 1950s, other than the ubiquitous simple strand of pearls, was the preference for all accessories – jewels, gloves, handbags, shoes, and hats – to be color coordinated.