The roaring twenties of the last century revolutionized the fashion world. New brands, designers, and jewelers were actively appearing, whose creations deserved recognition. Today their value has increased significantly. Huge popularity among vintage collectors and increasing in value literally every day. Let's find out which famous jewelry has become the most expensive and in demand.
Jewelry from Joseff of Hollywood
In the 30s of the last century decorations and costume jewelry began to be used in filming with a light touch from Eugene Joseph. The master managed to make his dream come true thanks to his acquaintance with Walter Plunkett, who was a costume designer in Hollywood films of that time.
Making jewelry was his hobby.
After the two masters met, success came. A huge amount of literature was studied by Joseph on the history of costume. The products he created became real masterpieces. Famous ladies of vintage cinema wore his bracelets, necklaces and rings.However The most famous bracelet on the hand of Hedy Lamarr. She appeared in it in the film “White Cargo” in 1942.
Chanel necklace
Coco Chanel - the richest lady of the time, style icon of the pre-war years and just a woman who is unlikely to be forgotten. With her light hand, many trends emerged that are still relevant in our time.
However, she could neither draw nor sew. She had a natural gift for seeing beauty.
Chanel created relaxed feminine looks in minimalist shades, borrowing many items from the men's wardrobe. In addition to clothing, she developed costume jewelry and cosmetics.
The success of jewelry began in the 70s of the 19th century, when the Gripoix brand was created together with Augustine Gripois. Their costume jewelry became a trend for many decades. Today, products created by noble ladies are worth their weight in gold. They are very rarely seen at auctions, but the price is incredibly expensive and is available only to true collectors.
Fur-clip “Sailboat” by Trifari
The most famous series of vintage jewelry, Jelly Belly, created by Alfred Philippe, caused a lot of noise in its time. The jeweler gained unprecedented popularity in the roaring twenties of the last century.
He mastered the latest techniques for creating jewelry, while still working at Cartier. Having gained knowledge, he went to work for the Trifari brand and created an extraordinary collection of jewelry, among which “Sailboat” stands out.
Jewelry connoisseurs were amazed by the precision of lines and elegance of execution. The concept of the collection was based on creating products in the shape of animals. The unique “fish” has gained unprecedented popularity, and later eminent masters tried to repeat it, but to no avail.
Brooch "Frogs" from Coro
Brand designer Adolf Katz, even before creating the Jelly Belly replica, designed a completely new jewelry collection. Its concept was based on the image of representatives of flora and fauna, and in pairs.
So, A brooch in the form of two frogs with inlaid stones has gained great popularity different shades. The main material is silver. The product is decorated with gilding and decorative inserts.
“Duets” managed to maintain their leading positions during the war and after. Today their demand continues unabated. Collectors are fighting for the right to own incredible jewelry with a vintage touch.
Schiaparelli necklace
Designer Elsa Schiaparelli had an unbridled spirit and showed her character from childhood. This helped her become truly a breakthrough designer of jewelry with extraordinary charm.
The famous jeweler Paul Poiret became a mentor at the beginning of the young designer’s journey. Further, the artist Salvador Dali took a big part in fate. It was with him that the most extraordinary and striking products were created in tandem, which revolutionized the fashion world.
Courage and a sense of beauty allowed the girl to create beautiful jewelry that Hollywood representatives were after. Just look at the gold necklace with floral motifs in the form of small leaves and inlaid with stones.
Surprisingly, many of the jewelry created by Schiaparelli look fresh and modern even today.
Necklace from Schreiner
The company was founded in 1939 by the Bavarian blacksmith Henry Schreiner. He emigrated to the United States, where he apprenticed with the Better Buckle Company. Having gained experience, he began to switch from one brand to another, learning innovative methods of processing stones and precious metals.
Having founded his own company, he began to create unique jewelry, mainly with floral motifs. The highlight of the collection has always been the stones, which were processed using special technologies. It is not possible to republish them today, since no one uses such processing methods anymore.
Unique and expressive necklace from Shriner is a weighty structure with inlaid stones and inserts made of semi-precious metals. They resemble exotic flowers in discreet colors.
Miriam Haskell necklace
Along with her contemporaries, Miriam Haskell managed to bring costume jewelry on an equal footing with jewelry. She was able to open her first boutique in New York in 1926. Products from the hand of the master gained popularity and appeared in the images of society ladies of that time, as well as in Broadway productions.
The originality of Miriam Haskell's costume jewelry lies in its handmade production. Murano glass, Swarovski rhinestones, Japanese pearls and stones from Austria were often used for creation. Their value only increases over the years, which allows them to regularly appear as lots at famous auctions.
Most brands exist to this day, successfully selling the products they created. However, processing technologies are very different from those used in pre-war times. Jewelry produced in a single copy is valued much higher. Collectors from all over the world hunt for them.
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