A Collector's Eye - The Use of Sterling Silver in American Costume Jewelry -1942-1947

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Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 11-09-2010 02:53 PM Thanks to denimrs we have a new A Collector's Eye The Use of Sterling Silver in American Costume Jewelry (1942-1947) IP: Logged
Paul Lemieux Posts: 1792 Registered: Apr 2000	posted 11-08-2010 06:17 PM Nice slide show! Thanks, denimrs. I, too, enjoy 40s era sterling costume jewelry like this and it is nice to see so many fine examples. Great job! However, the 3rd slide's photo appears not to be loading. IP: Logged
denimrs Posts: 102 Registered: Dec 2005	posted 11-08-2010 07:23 PM Thanks Paul, The #3 slide has all of the CoroCraft pins that follow, so nothing has been missed. Maybe it will start to work again soon. Nice to know others here appreciate that sort of jewelry. Elizabeth IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 11-08-2010 08:30 PM Slide 2 has a slight special effect. Slide 3 is without the effect. IP: Logged
wev Moderator Posts: 4121 Registered: Apr 99	posted 11-08-2010 08:33 PM I see nothing but text in slide three. Slide one and two are very pixilated, if that is what you mean by "special effects." IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 11-08-2010 08:53 PM Smart blur filter on 1 and 2 nothing on 3. IP: Logged
wev Moderator Posts: 4121 Registered: Apr 99	posted 11-08-2010 09:30 PM Sometimes smarter isn't necessarily better -- or so my wife tells me. [This message has been edited by wev (edited 11-09-2010).] IP: Logged
Polly Posts: 1970 Registered: Nov 2004	posted 11-09-2010 12:44 AM Thank you, Elizabeth. I'm so glad you decided to share those lovely brooches. Were the designs meant to imitate the designs of jewelry set with precious stones, or were they their own thing? That is, were they meant to look like very high end costume jewelry or like gold and gemstone jewelry? IP: Logged
denimrs Posts: 102 Registered: Dec 2005	posted 11-09-2010 04:11 PM Hi Polly, Thank you for your comment and question. I wish I had the answer for your question, but I really don't know the intent of the designers when they did the designing. But I suspect it may be a little of both. And, since so many of the designs were by men who had worked in fine jewelry before moving to costume jewelry, it is no surprise that their work continued to be refined and reflect their taste and the talents that were developed in the world of gold and gemstones. In other words, the designs reflect what was being done in fine jewelry at that time, but I don't know if the intent of these designers was to fool the eye or simply pleasure the eye with something that was beautiful and also affordable. Elizabeth [This message has been edited by denimrs (edited 11-09-2010).] IP: Logged
agphile Posts: 798 Registered: Apr 2008	posted 11-09-2010 06:03 PM Whatever the intent of the designers, the pieces make a fascinating slide show. Very different from my particular collecting interests and therefore mind broadening! IP: Logged
denimrs Posts: 102 Registered: Dec 2005	posted 11-09-2010 08:50 PM agphile, I was hoping that this show would introduce a new area of sterling collecting to some of the members, and thanks to your note, I know it did. So glad you enjoyed it. Elizabeth IP: Logged
Postnikov Posts: 133 Registered: Nov 2009	posted 11-13-2010 05:17 AM Hi - thank you very much for your efforts to post this little treasures - though not very expensive, they do not look like the cheap talmi one is accustomed to - but very nice and "precious" in the sense of the word. Great (it´s a pity that I´m no woman...) Regards Postnikov IP: Logged
denimrs Posts: 102 Registered: Dec 2005	posted 11-13-2010 05:24 PM Postnikov, Thanks for your note and glad that you found something to like in the little treasures I have. I also liked very much the items you have shown us. Elizabeth IP: Logged
Dale Posts: 2132 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 11-14-2010 08:46 PM Beautiful collection, very enjoyable. As a side note, during the war years, silver makers could not use steel and had to work only in sterling. IP: Logged
bascall Posts: 1629 Registered: Nov 99	posted 11-15-2010 02:09 PM Nice collection, well presented and the dimensions were good to see. My wife would have to have every piece if the opportunity arose to get them. IP: Logged
denimrs Posts: 102 Registered: Dec 2005	posted 11-15-2010 04:42 PM quote: Originally posted by bascall: Nice collection, well presented and the dimensions were good to see. My wife would have to have every piece if the opportunity arose to get them. WoW! What a compliment. Thank you, Bascall. Elizabeth IP: Logged
SilverToGo Posts: 13 Registered: Jun 2007	posted 11-28-2010 04:15 PM I have just reviewed the slideshow and have been inspired to look into the possibility of starting a costume jewelry collection. This was so well presented, it made me want my own collection. Thank you for taking the time to share that with us all IP: Logged
denimrs Posts: 102 Registered: Dec 2005	posted 11-28-2010 04:56 PM SilverToGo, So glad you enjoyed this little show and found some inspiration. Collecting costume jewelry can be a lot of fun. My advice would be to start with some good books, especially the ones by the Brunialti's that I turned to for much of my text. And, go out and look at the jewelry in shops and shows -- look, touch, and ask questions. And, most of all, buy what you like. Have fun and good luck! Elizabeth IP: Logged

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