Designer Costume Jewelry We Buy
We specialize in signed vintage costume jewelry from the golden age of American and European design.
Trifari
Crown Trifari, Alfred Philippe, jelly bellies
Eisenberg
Eisenberg Original, Eisenberg Ice rhinestones
Miriam Haskell
Baroque pearls, intricate beadwork
Coro
Coro Duette, Corocraft, sterling pieces
Hobe
Hand-wired designs, crystal pieces
Hattie Carnegie
High-fashion costume pieces
Weiss
Austrian crystal rhinestones
Schreiner
Inverted rhinestones, rare pieces
Vendome
Coro's luxury line
Kramer
New York rhinestone designs
What We Look For in Costume Jewelry
Signed Pieces
- Maker's marks and signatures
- Patent numbers (indicate rare designs)
- Country of origin stamps
- Hang tags and original packaging
Quality Indicators
- Prong-set vs. glued rhinestones
- Hand-wired vs. machine-made
- Sterling silver findings
- Original clasps and mechanisms
Desirable Styles
- Art Deco geometric designs
- Figural and novelty pieces
- Parure sets (matching pieces)
- Jelly belly and lucite designs
Recent Costume Jewelry Purchases
Examples of vintage costume jewelry pieces we've sold. These represent the quality and variety we actively seek.
Vintage Rhinestone Brooch
Vintage Statement Necklace
Designer Bracelet
Vintage Earring Set
Signed Designer Piece
Rhinestone Parure Set
Art Deco Style Piece
Colorful Vintage Brooch
Designer Pendant
Blue Glass Bead Necklace
Gold Mesh Lariat
Garnet Cluster Brooch
Mint Green Bead Necklace
Amber Cameo Set
Gold Mesh Buddha Necklace
Hat Pins Collection
Green Peridot Necklace
Blue Celluloid Flower Brooch
Black Japanned Set
Coral Cabochon Earrings
Gold Dancer Brooch
Gold Floral Enamel Brooch
Gold Bracelet with Cabochons
Victorian Gold Buckle Bracelet
How We Evaluate Your Jewelry
Contact Us
Call or email with photos of your pieces. We provide initial assessments remotely.
Expert Review
Ivan or Diane personally examines each piece, researching signatures and market values.
Fair Offer
We present a transparent offer based on current market data and our selling experience.
Quick Payment
Accept our offer and receive payment immediately. No waiting, no hassle.
Costume Jewelry FAQ
Look for signatures, maker's marks, or patent numbers on clasps, backs, or earring posts. Prong-set rhinestones (vs. glued), heavy weight, and unusual designs often indicate higher quality. However, some valuable pieces are unsigned -- that's where our 40 years of expertise comes in.
Costume jewelry is made from base metals, rhinestones, glass, and plastics rather than precious metals and gemstones. However, signed vintage costume jewelry from designers like Trifari, Eisenberg, or Miriam Haskell can be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
Yes. Many valuable pieces are unsigned, especially from certain periods or designers. We can often identify the maker through style, construction, and materials. We also buy interesting unsigned vintage pieces that have decorative appeal.
Decatique Studios is Chicago's trusted costume jewelry buyer. We specialize in signed pieces from Trifari, Eisenberg, Coro, Miriam Haskell, and other designers. We offer free appraisals with house calls throughout Chicago and the North Shore. Call (773) 719-0508 to schedule.
Areas We Serve
We also work with clients nationwide — contact us from anywhere for remote evaluations and secure shipping options.
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