Here all vintage jewellery dating to the 1950s is gathered together for easy browsing. After the austerity of the war and its aftermath, jewellery of the 1950s is typically large and glitzy, reflecting a new sense of optimism, stability and affluence. An era for which the word “bling” arrived too late.
A tiny vintage brooch by James Fenton in sterling silver and white enamel depicting a Tudor rose, hallmarked for 1956. More details
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A stunning vintage 1950s “Made in Austria” brooch of pink and aurora borealis rhinestones, providing a wonderful combination of soft colours and amazing sparkle, making this a dazzling but also wearable brooch. More details
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A classic later 1950s rhinestone brooch, large and glitzy, featuring three identical clusters of rhinestones set around a central stone. More details
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A dimensional vintage 1950s brooch of large reverse-set fuschia-pink rhinestones interspersed with opaque black stones, in a tiered goldtone setting. More details
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SOLD – An early 1950s vintage gold-filled brooch with echos of the 1940s in the setting and a touch of ’50s glitz, by the M&S Mfg. Co., Providence, RI. More details
A sumptuous 1950s vintage necklace of peacock-coloured beads and crystals mixed with a variety of goldtone elements. More details
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A vintage 1950s necklace by Selini featuring enamel flowers and rhinestones on a large fancy clasp, with four strands of white beads. More details
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A striking 1950s vintage three-strand necklace of glass beads in various shades of green, sizes and textures. More details
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A pair of vintage 1950s “Modernist” style Mexican sterling silver screwback earrings by Sigi Pineda, one of the top Taxco silversmiths. More details
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