Pink Tourmaline Bracelet with Alexandrite by Bogoff
1950s Jewelry, Bogoff Jewelry, Vintage BraceletsThis pink tourmaline bracelet has faceted pear-shaped-glass stones mounted in decorative rhodium-plated links with round alexandrite-glass accents. These smaller stones change color from blue to purple, depending on the light. Designed by Bogoff in the 1950s, this piece closes with a concealed clasp and safety chain. A rich color combination for those who look best in cool hues. Scroll down to see the matching necklace and earrings.USD$225.00
Pink Tourmaline Earrings with Alexandrite
1950s Jewelry, Bogoff Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese pink tourmaline earrings were made in the 1950s by Bogoff. They feature a faceted pear-shaped pink-glass stone mounted in a decorative rhodium-plated setting. The main stone is crowned with a trio of round alexandrite-glass stones. They change color from purple to blue, depending on the light. These elegant ear clips are a striking color combination that’s perfect for those who look best in cool hues. Scroll down to see the matching bracelet and necklace.USD$195.00
Pink Tourmaline Necklace with Alexandrite by Bogoff
1950s Jewelry, Bogoff Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis pink tournaline necklace with alexandrite accents features a striking combination. The faceted pink glass stones are pear-shaped, while the light blue/purple ones are round. (Alexandrites change color according to the light source.) The setting is rhodium-plated. The focal point is a V-shaped centerpiece of six panels of stones, with a seventh positioned like a drop. In typical Bogoff style, the chain is set with alternating pink tourmaline and alexandrite stones. This stunning piece closes with an adjustable hook-and-tail clasp. Scroll down to see the matching bracelet and earrings. Perfect pieces for those who look best in cool colors.USD$245.00
Ruby & Diamanté Brooch by Elsa Schiaparelli
1950s Jewelry, Elsa Schiaparelli Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis aurora borealis rhinestone brooch features a trio of flowers. Clusters of ruby-glass beads form the centers that sit atop the rhinestone petals. In person, this piece looks like a display of fireworks – the iridescence of the AB navettes is hard to capture in photos. The setting of this 1950s Elsa Schiaparelli jewel is silver-tone metal with a roll-over safety clasp. Even the back of the brooch is textured! With this statement piece, all you need to complete your jewelry accessories is a pair of faux or real diamond stud earrings. If black and white is more to your taste, scroll down to see the same design in that color combination.USD$495.00
Ruby Bead, Filigree & Rondelle 1950s Necklace by Miriam Haskell
1950s Jewelry, Vintage Miriam Haskell Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis ruby-glass bead necklace by Miriam Haskell is a 1950s classic. The round beads are accented with large glass nuggets in the same color. They have a Russian-gold-filigree end cap, a rondelle, and a small filigree bead on each end. The filigree-topped box clasp is embellished with rose montées. Made in a rich color with elegant, this opera-length piece can go everywhere and never goes out of style!USD$345.00
Ruby Snowflake 1950s Earrings by Schreiner
1950s Jewelry, Schreiner Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese 1950s earrings by Schreiner feature faceted, deep-red glass stones set in Japanned metal. He has combined round, square, and oval shapes to form what looks like a snowflake. The design and hard-to-find color of these ear clips are just stunning! Wear them from day to evening in any season and feel extraordinary! In fact, they looked extraordinary on the model who wore them on the runway at Toronto Fashion Week for Spring 2019!USD$245.00
Ruby, Diamanté & Gold Circle Pin & Earrings Set
1950s Jewelry, Costume Jewelry Sets / Parures, Marcel Boucher Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis vintage circle pin is one of many designed by Marcel Boucher in the 1950s. This lovely example of his work comes with earrings. The gold-plated open-circle brooch is embellished with an arrow of pavé topped with ruby-glass baguettes. The closed-circle ear clips are embellished with the same stones in a leaf-like setting. Perhaps these pieces were not originally a set. (The brooch is unmarked; the earrings have no inventory number.) Even so, they look great together!USD$185.00
Ruby, Diamanté & Pearl Dangle Earrings by Hattie Carnegie
1950s Jewelry, Hattie Carnegie Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese vintage ruby glass earrings with large, faceted teardrops crowned with diamanté are lovely and elegant. The rubies are suspended from two faux pearls – the top one adorns the earlobe. The setting is gold-tone. These 1950s ear clips by Hattie Carnegie can go from day to evening wear with ease! Just add your own real or faux diamond, or pearl bracelet.USD$245.00
Ruby, Emerald & Diamanté Layered Brooch
1950s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis glass beaded brooch has foil-backed, pear-shaped diamanté set in silver-tone frames that form the base. On top are layers of ruby- and emerald-blown-glass beads and additional pear-shaped stones. The components are wired onto a silver-tone filigree back with a trombone clasp. Probably made in France in the late-1950s to early-1960s, this substantial piece is nearly one-inch high! Two stones have darkened a bit, but they are much brighter than the photos indicate. This jewel still has plenty of sparkle!USD$395.00
Ruby, Onyx, Pearl, Diamanté & Gold Dangling Hobé Bracelet
1950s Jewelry, Hobé Jewelry, Vintage BraceletsThis Hobé bracelet has gold-tone links edged with prong-set diamanté. Alternating horizontal rows of pearls, and ruby and onyx bi-color glass beads dangle from this base. This lively bracelet closes with a concealed clasp. This piece is a fine example of 1950s glam from the second generation of the company’s designers. Note that this bracelet was made for a slim wrist. Be sure to measure yours and note the bracelet’s dimensions (6 3/4-inch length) before purchasing this statement piece.USD$295.00
Sapphire & Diamanté ‘Jeweleaf’ Brooch & Earrings Set by Trifari
1950s Jewelry, Costume Jewelry Sets / Parures, Trifari Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis Trifari leaf brooch and ear clips set was named Jeweleaf. Designed by Alfred Philippe in 1951, it features diamanté-paved maple leaves outlined with sapphire-glass baguettes. The setting is rhodium-plated base metal. The pin closes with a roll-over safety clasp. An all-diamanté version, described as “platinum-toned … paved with stones” and “one of two charming variations on a Spring theme”, was advertised in the February 1, 1952 issue of Vogue. The brooch was $17.50, and the earrings were $15.00, for a total of $32.50. (In 1950, the average U.S. family’s income was $81.50 per week.) Note that the photo of the brooch alone shows it in the position indicated in the design patent (last photo), but you can wear the jewel in any position you wish.USD$245.00
Sapphire & Pavé Vermeil Brooch by Marcel Boucher
1950s Jewelry, Marcel Boucher Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis gold vermeil brooch shaped like a bow is another outstanding example of Boucher’s work. The pavé curls, open-work sides, and square-cut, faceted sapphire-glass stones that form the knot showcase his attention to detail. This type of design – graceful, cut-out metal adorned with gems – was inspired by fine jewelers of the era. This piece closes with a roll-over safety clasp. Scroll down to see the same design with emeralds.USD$275.00
Sapphire 1950s Clip-on Earrings by Schreiner
1950s Jewelry, Schreiner Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese 1950s clip-on earrings with multiple shades, shapes, cuts, and sizes of sapphire glass are another example of Schreiner's genius, even though they are unsigned. The silver-tone setting features his dog-tooth prongs and donut-hole ear clips. These earrings can beautifully accessorize the latest fashion trends as well as your perennial favorites. Wear them with casual, office and evening attire to great acclaim!USD$245.00
Sapphire Aurora Borealis 1950s Chandelier Earrings by Hattie Carnegie
1950s Jewelry, Hattie Carnegie Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese aurora borealis (AB) ear clips with iridescent sapphire-blue stones are dazzling late-1950s chandeliers by Hattie Carnegie. They will certainly get you noticed! The faceted round and pear-shaped AB stones flash shades of blue and purple. The setting is gold-tone metal. These luxuriously long earrings add movement and sparkle to your off-duty jeans or little black dress.USD$295.00
Sapphire Bead & Gold Wire 1950s 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 another brooch in the same style, also by this maker, with tiny faux pearls and diamanté in a silver-tone setting. Both are great adornments for a jacket lapel.USD$195.00
Sapphire Lava Rock & Amethyst 1950s Brooch by Elsa Schiaparelli
1950s Jewelry, Elsa Schiaparelli Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis Schiaparelli brooch is one of those pieces that should come with instructions for how to wear it. So I’m showing this exquisite 1950s creation in three different positions, hoping that at least one of them will appeal to you. Or you may think of a better one! This incredible brooch has two large sapphire-blue lava rocks in dog-tooth prongs embellished with sapphires and amethysts. The complementary glass stones are round and navette in shape. The lava rocks have an incredible iridescence (like a fire within), and the color combination is delicious. The setting is silver-tone metal with a roll-over safety clasp. This gorgeous statement piece is Schiaparelli at her best!USD$445.00
Sapphire Poured Glass Earrings by Hattie Carnegie
1950s Jewelry, Hattie Carnegie Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese blue sapphire costume earrings feature translucent poured glass in a delicately-detailed gold-tone setting. The design is timeless and versatile! These 1950s ear clips were one of the Hattie Carnegie creations chosen by the designer to walk the runway at Toronto Fashion Week for Spring 2019. He paired them with an Art Deco necklace in a similar blue worn by a model in a black-and-white houndstooth evening gown. I confess that I was both surprised and delighted with this choice, and the audience was definitely pleased. Although that necklace is no longer available, scroll down to see a similar piece.USD$245.00
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$275.00
Sapphire, Diamanté & Gold Spiral Seashell Coro Duette
1950s Jewelry, Coro Jewelry, Double Clip BroochesThis Coro Duette pin looks like a pair of spiral seashells. The gold-plating is adorned with sapphire-glass baguettes and pavé centers. This Duette, Coro’s name for their double clip brooch, is like a '2-for-1' jewel! Wear it as a brooch or as separate dress clips. The double-prong fastener works well with heavier fabrics, such as wool blazers and dresses. The all-diamanté version of this piece appeared in a 1950 Coro ad in Life with the slogan “the perfect jewel of a gift” and with the price of $10.50! (In 1950, the average U.S. family income was $81.48 a week.) You can see the utility patent for the brooch mechanism here, shown below Coro's name.USD$275.00
Sapphire, Diamanté & Sterling 1950s Necklace by Engel Bros.
1950s Jewelry, Engel Bros. Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis 1950s necklace by Engel Bros. features a centerpiece of faceted, pear-shaped sapphire-glass stones along with round and navette diamanté. The setting is rhodium-plated, sterling silver. A square-cut faceted diamanté separates each link. This elegant and timeless necklace has a fold-over clasp.USD$245.00
Sapphire, Onyx & Citrine Bead Hattie Carnegie Earrings
1950s Jewelry, Hattie Carnegie Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese Hattie Carnegie earrings feature a cluster of sapphire-, onyx-, and chartreuse-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 are a versatile addition to any jewelry wardrobe. They remind me of colors worn in the early episodes of Mad Men.USD$175.00
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 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$295.00
Turquoise & Sapphire Earrings by Alice Caviness
1950s Jewelry, Alice Caviness Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese vintage turquoise glass earrings are an imaginative 1950s design by Alice Caviness. An unusual textured turquoise stone shaped like a thick button with some sparkle is the centerpiece. Glass beads in sapphire blue (coated with aurora borealis) and turquoise set in gold-tone filigree surround half of the turquoise center. The components are mounted (wired?) onto a filigree back that holds the ear clip. The earrings face each other, so they beautifully frame the face when worn. This pair showcases this designer’s clever mix of colors and materials.USD$195.00
Turquoise & Silver Leaf Marcel Boucher Pin
1950s Jewelry, Marcel Boucher Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis Boucher pin has richly-textured silver-tone metal leaves paired with turquoise-glass buds. The blue stones have the gold-tone flecks and veins usually seen in the real gemstone. This tailored and elegant 1950s piece has a rhodium-plated back with a roll-over safety clasp. A great addition to the jewelry wardrobe of those who look best in cool colors.USD$225.00
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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. Read more about 1950s jewelry and fashion.
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. Read more about 1950s jewelry and fashion.