February 14, 2026Published by Pamela Wiggins Siegel on February 14, 2026Categories Designers, Manufacturers and StylesJONETTE JEWELRY (JJ) – A Leader in Costume Jewelry Design by Barbara Roesch RokowVariety is the spice of life, and the Jonette Jewelry Company, commonly referred to as “JJ”, gave that to us in spades. I was inspired to […]
August 2, 2021Published by Pamela Wiggins Siegel on August 2, 2021Categories Designers, Manufacturers and StylesLaRoco: Layko Ross & Company of Seattle, Washington by Carolyn Davis for CJCI
April 2, 2021Published by Pamela Wiggins Siegel on April 2, 2021Categories Jewelry DesignersMcClelland Barclay: Painter of Beautiful Women and More
September 10, 2020Published by Pamela Wiggins Siegel on September 10, 2020Categories CJCI 2020 ConventionSell on RubyLane.com
September 4, 2020Published by Pamela Wiggins Siegel on September 4, 2020Categories Designers, Manufacturers and StylesIdentifying DeLizza & Elster (Juliana) Jewelry 101Juliana – a collector’s nickname given to jewelry made by DeLizza & Elster – pieces were originally marked only with paper hang tags and only on […]
September 2, 2020Published by Pamela Wiggins Siegel on September 2, 2020Categories Designers, Manufacturers and Styles Jewelry DesignersLooking Back: A Conversation with Kenneth Jay Lane
July 30, 2018Published by Pamela Wiggins Siegel on July 30, 2018Categories Designers, Manufacturers and Styles Research ResourcesWhat is Gripoix and Poured Glass in Jewelry, and What Isn’t
July 9, 2018Published by Pamela Wiggins Siegel on July 9, 2018Categories Designers, Manufacturers and Styles Research ResourcesIdentifying Unmarked Costume Jewelry: Schreiner Brooches
August 22, 2016Published by Pamela Wiggins Siegel on August 22, 2016Categories Designers, Manufacturers and StylesIdentifying Stanley Hagler, Ian St. Gielar, and Mark Mercy Costume Jewelry Using MarksStanley Hagler began designing and crafting jewelry in the 1950s. His hand-manipulated work comprised of simulated pearls and Swarovski rhinestones are desirable collectibles today, although he […]