Robin Deutsch

June 16, 2015

Who was Reinad? Creator or Copier? by Robin Deutsch for CJCI

Before delving into the Reinad “issue,” I must pay homage to the two of the finest jewelry collectors and historians of costume jewelry we know: Roberto […]
June 9, 2014

Foiling the Style Pirates: Costume Jewelry Exclusives, Patents and Copyrights by Robin Deutsch for CJCI

Marcel Boucher was an unbelievably talented jeweler. Not just a designer, but a jeweler/model maker. He owned a 10,000 square foot factory on the tenth floor […]
January 2, 2014

What Made a Piece Copy Worthy? by Robin Deutsch for CJCI

Recognizing Quality in Vintage Costume Jewelry Costume jewelry is a very democratic medium. Whether you were a housewife, shop girl, or a wealthy woman – if […]
October 17, 2013

The Advent of Costume Jewelry and Early Period Copies by Robin Deutsch for CJCI

Jewelry from Georgian Paste to Art Deco Rhinestones and Beyond Let me start by saying that I love copies. As a lover of antique, vintage and […]
October 7, 2013

The Piece of Your Dreams … Or Is It? by Robin Deutsch for CJCI

Understanding Period Copies So you’ve saved up your money, you’ve decided that you are finally ready to buy the piece of your dreams – that Marcel […]