huge amount of costume jewellery on offer

What I appreciate about Alfies will be the huge level of costume jewellery on provide. From all periods and spanning all price tag ranges there is generally something that small bit tempting to try on and obtain!

A variety of bakelite and celluloid Chanel Costume Jewellery and bracelets supplied from the Originals

Late 1960s Trifari Lucite Owl Pendant, from Deborah Woolf Vintage.

Wherever after this mass produced jewellery was considered inexpensive and worthless, it’s now not simply collectable but really worth far beyond its original cost. Designer Costume Jewellery was originally made being a disposable accessory to a distinct garment, so the wide variety of designs and materials is often a frequent reflection from the changing style throughout the 20th Century.

Art Deco brooch 1920’s provided by Linda Chan

Costume jewellery very first appeared early inside the 20th Century in Europe and quickly the Americans dominated production in the 1920’s. Brands including Weiss, Coro, Miraim Haskell and Trifari might be identified amongst the dealers vast collections at Alfies. Throughout the war, when metal was in short supply, silver became a much more economic material to utilize for jewellery, a thing which has added and enhanced the value of these pieces now.

Coro is often a middle priced brand synonymous Costume Jewellery Wholesale with authentic vintage jewellery. Creation stopped inside the 1980’s so the pieces in circulation are all collectables.

Signed ‘Coro’ brooch multicolored glass/gild metal 1950’s offered by Tony Durante

Costume jewellery was additional manufactured favorite by designers for example Dior and Chanel and its use from the Hollywood movie.

1966 Christian Dior ‘elephant’ brooch offered by Tony Durante

1950s Lucite Bracelet & Earrings, through the Girl Can’t Help It

With so many brands and styles to choose from, whether it truly is anything to accessorise a unique outfit or to purchase as an investment piece, the Alfies dealers are happy to share their knowledge and offer Costume Jewellery advice to help you find that perfect piece!