She also employed two designers, lois steever and camille petronzio. Alice caviness brooch earring set blue green crystal rhinestone. Masterpieces of alice caviness costume jewelry american jewelry designer alice caviness started making jewelry right after the second world war. Vintage signed alice caviness sterling germany enameled donkey with flowers pin. Hallmarks and history of vintage, contemporary, modernist. Lois went on to run the company after alice caviness died in 1983. Masterpieces of alice caviness costume jewelry kaleidoscope. Vintagealicecavinessnecklacebraceletbroochpinearringsbookpieceset. A vintage gold tone floral brooch from alice caviness.
The pin is signed on the reverse, alice caviness on an oval cartouche and has a safety closure. Delightful mostly green rhinestone cat figural pin signed alice caviness book piece. Many of these are sterling, often in delicate filigree. Find great deals on ebay for alice caviness sterling. Feb 18, 2020 alice caviness began her career as a fashion model. Alice caviness was a long island, new york jewelry designer who started a company of the same name in the 1940s. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Coro book piece necklace coro book piece necklace sku. This has gorgeous colors of amber and topaz colored stones as well as ab clear bluish greenish prism type colored stones as well. Research 57 alice caviness prices and auction results in jewelry. The design is superbly excecuted in openwork filigree and is in excellent condition.
Vintage and contemporary signed designer costume jewelry. New listing vtg alice caviness pastel rhinestone lavender pink faux pearl brooch pin earring. Alice caviness jewelry is known for its imaginative designs and high quality materials, caviness pieces were originally sold in exclus. Vintage musical alice caviness brooch music jewelry, jewelry art. Vintage designer jewelry, designer fashion jewelry, signed. We are passionate about our vintage costume jewellery and pride ourselves on the ability to provide the very best that the past has to offer. Alice caviness brooch and matching clip earrings made with white glass moonstones and. She was an impeccable dresser and had a definite flair for imaginative clothing and jewelry. Alice caviness jewelry was sold only in highend boutiques, department stores, and jewelry stores. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Alice caviness designed most of her costume jewelry and was also involved in production and sales. Pieces range from parures and demiparures to earrings and single pins, including carved cameos, fruits, and animal figurals. Alice over caviness in block letters on an oval plaque soldered to the back of the piece. Industry standard and accepted treatments for gemstones are assumed unless otherwise noted. Alice caviness black rhinestones cross brooch necklace inside the jewelry box vol. Thanks ken, i am hoping to get a good illustrated book to i. Amber rhinestones tan insert leaf set 20th century plastic jewelry p. The larger pale blue pear shaped stones are satin glass on both the earrings and vintage pin.
The yellow flowers enamel on the top right has been restored so this piece has no enamel loss as a result so typical of these pieces. This nice selection of alice caviness jewelry features brooches, earrings, bracelets, and sets from the 1950s. Apr 18, 2016 explore willkaps board brooches by alice caviness. Alice caviness is notable for its originality and use of complex materials and shows a richness of color, shape, and texture. Book stunning vintage unsigned alice caviness smokey grey ab glass necklace earrings set. This alice caviness brooch features a floral design with iridescent beads and rhinestones, set in a gold hue metal. Make offer vintage alice caviness pin brooch huge gray lt gray navettes. Todays arrivals this weeks arrivals shop directory new shops todays featured shops all items. Fashioned with rich gold and lovely green pronged marquise stones, set in a graceful gold tone elongated design, this brooch may be worn with many color. Vintage alice caviness fashion 10 for sale at 1stdibs. This petals are designed with a combination of jonquil yellow and olivine navettes encircled by peridot chatons that surround a plastic center. Juliana book piece art glass rhinestone cross brooch.
Alice over caviness in block letters etched into piece. Her pieces are rare or hard to find due to her jewelry being sold only in exclusive specialty shops. Vintage rare alice caviness art glass brooch with conglomeration of. This brooch, offered for your consideration, is no exception. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes. Some caviness pieces were manufactured in west germany, and are marked as such. Perhaps the lady is ready for a secret rendezvous in the moonlight. Vintage alice caviness rhinestone flower brooch pin. Unavailable per item this is a beautifully designed gold coro warm toned rhinestone collar fancy necklace. This vintage sterling brooch from designer alice caviness features a dimensional rendering of a budding rose.
Alice joseph vintage is a familyrun business with a strong focus on providing excellent customer service. Broochespins vintage alice caviness green and rich gold. Designer signed alice caviness old costume jewelry. Alice caviness jewelry brooches and earrings from the 1950s. Vintage jewelry signed by caviness by preston reuther. Alice caviness domed brooch set garden party collection. Shes shown in front of the large slender oval mirror holding a fan and appears deep in dreams. Alice caviness blue cabochon and rhinestone vintage brooch. Caviness brooch of a blue unfoiled rhinestone center with tendrils of blue, green and clear rhinestone flowers overlapping it, all set into silver tone, 214. Alice over caviness, block letters on oval plaque with sterling over germany on a rectangle plaque. Vintage goldtone brooch and matching clip earrings in pastel shades of blue, pink and aqua. Produced in much smaller numbers than the jewelry made by giants such as coro and trifari, caviness pieces are hard to find. Using highquality materials and techniques such as sterling, filigree, expensive art glass, and handset stones, caviness and her designers produced bold and imaginative pieces.
Vintage alice caviness and portrait of auguste strobl brooches. Vintage mesh and white glass bow necklace and earring set signed alice caviness. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate. This unusual design can be found in juliana jewelry reference by anne pittman on page 108. Imho, this is one that could certainly qualify as a book piece. Alice caviness started manufacturing jewelry in the 1940s until the 1980s. Her feminine charm and sense of quality showed in every piece she made. Vintage alice caviness aurora borealis rhinestone glass and faux pearl clip on earrings 1. Highly imaginative jewelry designs were her calling card. The brooch features a looped wire flower with an imitation pearl center. Get the best deals on alice caviness brooch when you shop the largest online selection at.
Because it was a special line of jewelry with much fewer pieces. Costume designer and former fashion model, alice caviness began making jewelry just at the end of world war ii, and her company, based in long island, new york, continued production following her death in 1983. Alice caviness pin jewelry ruby lane follow this search. Alice caviness vintage domed brooch with golden metal swirl detail, and featuring blue glass cabochons and faceted rhinestones. See more ideas about jewelry, vintage costumes and vintage costume jewelry. Alice caviness fabulous fakes book piece earrings rhinestone art glass clip ons. Vintage costume jewelry identification and value guide. Based in long island, new york, her company continued production after her death in 1983. Alice caviness everything about vintage costume jewelry. Caviness jewelry was signed on at least one piece of a parure, but there was never a catalogue done for the.
Alice caviness sterling germany tulip filigree bracelet. Fruit salad rhinestone butterfly brooch and earrings. Richmondlori, 1 month ago i love the way the rhinestone continue on the stem of the brooch. The clip earrings have the same pink and amethyst rhinestones with an added row of clear rhinestones instead of the silver.
Alice caviness, a fashion model who became a clothing designer, ventured into the vintage costume jewelry business in 1945, just after the end of world war ii. Join facebook to connect with alice caviness and others you may know. She retired in 1970 but her company continued making jewelry until 2000. Vintage alice caviness rhinestone flower brooch pin necklace pendant is a stunner. Alice caviness jewelry this nice selection of alice caviness jewelry features brooches, earrings, bracelets, and sets from the 1950s. Ajc made a number of lady brooches, but this one is hard to find. Alice caviness in block letters over sterling on an oval plaque. Nice selection of alice caviness jewelry, with brooches and earrings from the. You know that when alice caviness is the designer of vintage costume jewelry, the item offered must be one of quality and beauty. Known for unsual and creative designs and use of color. This piece is designed with a combination or lavender art glass and amethyst purple and peridot green navette and chaton rhinestones in an open work gold plated setting. Alice caviness brooch and earrings collectors weekly. Alice caviness highly domed brooch and matching earrings.
Juliana book piece art glass rhinestone cross brooch necklace pendant is a stunner. She began her jewelry business in the midtolate 1940s. Alice caviness jewelryvintage alice caviness garden. Exquisite 1940s vintage sterling and faux pearl foliate brooch signed alice caviness code. In spite of this brooch being incorrectly labeled as a jelly belly in the online auction description and having a few minor condition issues, this piece brought top dollar on ebay. Included is a portrait of 19th century german beauty, auguste strobl, painted on oval glass with faux pearls and goldfilled beads surrounding. It is signed sterling, germany, alice caviness and measures 2 12 by 1 12. It is considered a rarity in the costume jewelry world and is highly sought by avid collectors. Flattering vintage two strand glass bead necklace and earring set signed alice caviness. The whole set caching the light and reflects every move. This is a fabulous and stylish statement brooch by. Alice caviness brooch in vintage designer costume pins. The second brooch is a gold filled classic love knot design, signed alice caviness.
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