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Find nostalgic treasure in vintage Jewelry signed Japan
Now you can have Mom & Grandma's pearls & multi strand necklaces.

A-B-C D-G H-L M-Z

Art CORO Japan H. Pomerantz Lisner
Sarah Coventry Trifari Whiting & Davis

A great deal of vintage Japanese costume jewelry is very well made, far better than most contemporary "fashion jewelry," with many pieces on par with Coro , Trifari, Lisner. Some of the designs are often mistaken for Miriam Haskell.

In the past and in some circles, a low regard for Japan jewelry was due to the fact that after WWII labor in Japan was cheap, and so the jewelry was inexpensive and put out in large quantities. But we must realize that most of this jewelry is hand strung in such an array of designs that rarely are two Japan necklaces found exactly alike. In fact, many Coro bead necklaces of the 1940's and 1950's were actually imported from Japan, which may also be true for some of the Lisner bead necklaces.

And why not? The artisans of Japan, as impoverished as they were at the time, were also highly talented. Japan faux peals are the best in the world; Miriam Haskell used them on her jewelry. Also, gorgeous lampwork and other hand painted art glass beads and crystals were used. All these, along with moonglow beads and hand painted plastics, acrylics with foil and aurora borealis coatings can be found in vintage jewelry marked Japan. The fabulous color & shape combinations are now highly sought after.

Black & White Jailbird Earrings

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Black & White Glass Jailbird Earrings from Japan

These unusual beauties may be pre-WWII; they just seem older than the 1950s Japan imports that are usually found. They remind me of those black & white striped jail uniforms in the old time movies and cartoons. These are very jazzy and flapper-esque with black and white glass oblong beads strung with round small beads in a slatted screen style. They hang from beaded silvertone findings with the earlier, thick, screw-on mechanism. Total length is 1 5/8". Marked Japan on the base of the screw findings. Very Good+ condition. $20

 

triple strand glass bead neckace

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Fabulous Jumble of Fall Colors All Glass Beaded Necklace

A three strand necklace as  luxurious as this one has to be yours; no one else will have the artistic mix of colors and sizes of beads on each of these three strands.  The only beads that are not glass are the pink faux peals; the rest are mainly fancy art glass, brown, blue, purple and blue with gold paint. Green with swirls, rootbeer with purple swirls and purple with raspberry jam. The beads are strung in graduated sizes alongside molded clear glass sparklers. The largest beads are about 18mm. This necklace is heavy! The strands come together with golden leaves findings  and fasten with a J  hook at a maximum of 17 1/2" allowing you to adjust to collar or choker size. Hook is marked Japan. This irreplaceable beauty is in Very Good+ condition.  $48


Big Bold Pink Bead Necklace

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Big 4-Strand Pink Jumbo Bead Necklace, Japan

For something especially bold for that party, we offer this incredible necklace loaded with pink and off-white faux baroque pearls, pink swirled glass beads ranging form small rounds to giant baubles. Arranged in graduated sizes along with pink faux pearls and light and dark pink acrylic beads, the width of the bib in the center is over 3 inches! The largest beads are about 1 1/4" long, and the entire necklace clasps with an adjustable J-hook at a maximum of 16 1/2", so you can tighten this baby to choker size if desired. With only mild overall well, we rate condition as Very Good. Enjoy this unusually exaggerated 1950's beauty! $38


Green Glass Lampwork necklace

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Green Glass Lampwork & Crystal Necklace

This absolutely gorgeous blend of greens will take your spirit into a long ago and, where nature nymphs played near sparkling pools in springtime forests. Almost all the beads this double strand delight are glass, starring lamp work beads of green, white and black. They alternate with spring green glass crystals, emerald green and gray swirly aurora beads, and olivine faux peals. This necklace is in top condition, possibly never worn. It clasps with a lovely beaded button clasp at a generous 20". This is a large, luxurious necklace, heavy for its size. Marked Japan on J-hook. Excellent condition. Enjoy $35


Japan lampwork necklace

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Japan Glass Lampwork Triple Strand Necklace Set

You can't go wrong to add this unusual all-glass beauty to your costume jewelry treasures. Clear glass barrel shaped crystals in assorted sizes set off the multicolored trail lampwork beads, where colored trails of pink, green, blue and golden applied to clear glass beads. Tiny glass seed beads accent. The effect is delightful, like being wrapped in the fresh colors of springtime. The necklace clasps at a maximum of 18" with adjustable J-hook; matching clip on earrings are 7/8". All are marked JAPAN. Necklace is Excellent, earrings are Very Good with one having visible wear on the clip. Enjoy. $58

 

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Japan Pink & Green Aurora Crystal Bicone Pin

For a colorful Springtime, this unusual crystal pin will remind you of the sunny days ahead. High quality Aurora Borealis AB crystal rhinestones in green and pink are wired to a light goldtone base. Around the edges, one bicone is stacked upon another. About 2" in diameter, this sparkling jewel is marked Japan on the pin assembly. Very good condition, with wear on the back. Enjoy for $32

 

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Vintage Japan Blue & Black Glass Bead & Crystal Necklace Set.

This exquisite 1950s demi parure is as cool as a dusky blue evening on the beach, full of shimmering stones. The 3-strand necklace is made of cobalt blue glass beads alongside brown glass beads, gray swirly glass, and dark Aurora Borealis blue-green glass crystals--giving off winks to match your eyes--or his! These alternate with opaque plastic black faceted rounds, some with filigree bead caps, and lentils. The shortest strand adjusts up to 17 1/2". Japan is marked on the J-hook. Findings are gold tone. The 1 1/8" clip-on earrings, also marked Japan, repeat the colors of the beads and crystals, wired onto goldtone findings. Necklace is in Very Good condition, with some wear on the brown beads that blend in with the design. Earclips are Excellent. $54

 

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Japan Red Glass & Crystal Bead 3-Strand Necklace & Earrings

Sometimes you're red hot, other times you need a lift. Both occasions demand a pretty red necklace and earrings. These Japan wonder jewels offer glass beads the bright red color of a very ripe tomato. The red beads have faint, darker red striations and are hand strung with red spacers and clear crystals. Each strand graduates in size and ends in fancy silvertone bow terminals, clasping at a maximum of 15 1/2" with extra chain so you can wear it as a choker or collar. The matching screw-on floral earrings are just delightful, with big glass cabs surrounded by smaller beads with red glass head pins. They are 1 3/8" in diameter. Very Good+ condition, with only the most minor nick or two. $58

 

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Three Strand Multicolor Glass Bicone Choker Necklace

Such a happy vintage sparkler! Unique & scarce, this molded glass necklace from Japan offers pastel green, pink, blue & crystal faceted glass bicones. Hooks at maximum 15 1/2"; the 2 1/2" extension will allow you to tighten and wear it as a collar. I could find no chipped or cracked beads. A unique vintage necklace in Excellent condition. Marked Japan on the J-hook. $58



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Classic '50s Faux Pearl Wrap Bracelet

Let's go to the hop! This classic 1950's beauty offers 3 wire strands of graduated off-white plump faux pearls. The biggest pearls about 15mm. These are hard to find with the pearl dangles still on the ends, but these are intact. It's easy to wear and goes with just about everything, giving you a pure demure look with summer eyelet pastels, or with black lace for a nice-girl-gone-naughty look. One size fits most. My wrist is medium and it fits nicely. Width at the widest part is 1 3/4". Excellent condition. $23

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A-B-C
D-G H-L M-Z

Art CORO Japan H. Pomerantz Lisner

Sarah Coventry
Trifari Whiting & Davis


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