The first major 1930s Mystery Jewelry Maker (known here as the MJM) “update” for 2016 begins with some newfound examples of their bow-motif necklaces and bracelets; recent posts examined their small bow brooch and large bow brooch. Because their chevron is actually a half-bow (or vice versa!) I am including these first two pieces…
The old saying ‘you win some, you lose some’ certainly applies to this update of my 1930s mystery jewelry maker series. It includes four new colorways, two new design elements, and one huge source of frustration for yours truly. They are all necklaces, which I’ve grouped by length. Longer (16”+) Necklaces We’ll begin with…
I’ve recently found several “new” designs by my elusive and mysterious 1930s jewelry maker, including a chain never seen before as well as a new pairing of design elements. This fascinating piece is one of two “finds” by a reader (thank you so much for the photos, Sarah!) and is the first time I’ve…
The Chatsworth Lady 