It’s been a while since my last MJM update, so this instalment contains two ‘new faces’ as well as newfound colorways of previously-discovered designs. Let’s check out the newcomers first. The circle-with-balls center station on this crossover design is new; I expect that it was probably produced in a silvertone finish as well. It’s 16”…
A newly discovered example by our 1930s ‘mystery’ jewelry manufacturer is this triple snake chain bracelet in a previously-unseen colorway. The colors on the bracelet are the same three shades of blue as seen in the necklaces shown below, from Part Two in the series about this maker. Many thanks to Etsy seller Maejean Vintage…
After publishing my first two articles on my 1930s jewelry ‘mystery’ maker I have come across some new examples of their work that I’d like to share with you. This pendant is an intriguing juxtaposition of their chevron element – which we’ve seen on its own with a cascade of chains beneath, and also as…
Those who have read Part One of these posts about my 1930s vintage jewelry Mystery Maker will probably be surprised at the difference in style between those pieces and the ones shown here. In fact I was totally clueless for some time that these were from the same manufacturer. It was pure coincidence that I…
Collecting vintage jewelry can often present quite a mystery when it comes to unsigned pieces. Not only are there unsigned pieces by known makers but there are often entire lines of jewelry that were never signed at all. Often they have a distinctive style which makes the mystery of their maker all the more intriguing…
The Chatsworth Lady 