1950s Jewelry

There is a great deal of 1950's jewelry featured at Enchantment, so, for this page, we have selected only those pieces most definitive of the decade. The first part of the 1950's jewelry styles are still reflective of the 1940's retro jewelry including pieces with Victorian design elements such as bows. Soon the 1950's developed it's own definitive styles which include multi strand beaded necklaces with much larger beads than seen in the faux pearls in previous years. Lucite thermoset inserts of the '40s became the rage along with Confetti Lucite and embedded Lucite jewelry. White jewelry was well-loved, especially for summer, and this trend continued into the 1960s.. Diamante (clear or crystal) rhinestone jewels, including "prom queen" necklace and earrings sets were chosen for diamond-like sparkle without the price. Modernist jewelry was available and particularly loved by "beatniks." A style similar to Art Deco but not quite modernist also became fashionable--some dealers (including us) call it Art Moderne. This style, like Art Deco of the 20s and 30s, also made it's way into fine art and furnishings, such as the streamlined curved burl "waterfall" bed & dresser sets. And, last but not least, lets never forget multi-strand beaded necklaces and button earrings shipped from overseas after WWII! Almost everyone's Mom or Grandma had at least one set--and now jewels like theirs can be yours!

Click on pictures or titles for more details on each piece.

Coro Sexy Springtime Fuchsia Brooch Set  $45

Trifari Sterling Pave Bow Pin $42

Marvella Wedding Cake
Button Earrings $24

Sumptuous Dark Red Aurora Crystal
Beaded Brooch $24

Japan Pink & Green AB Crystal Pin$32

Big '50s Wrap Faux Pearl Bracelet $23

Sunburst Baguette Rhinestone Necklace
and Bracelet Set $88

Vendome Snowy Glass Bead Necklace with Crystals & Very Fancy Clasp $78

Diamante Clear Crystal Rhinestone
Vintage Jewelry

Faux Pearls Vintage Costume Jewelry

Vintage PLASTIC Jewelry

Hand Painted Porcelain Jewelry

Cameos,
Antique & Vintage Cameo Jewelry

Sterling Silver Vintage Jewelry