Dating coro jewelry

Coro Signatures/Marks

One of the most exciting reference sources for attributing and dating vintage jewelry is the advertising in magazines from years past. These wonderful old ads illustrate how jewelry was worn, when it was made, and how it coordinated with the styles of the time. Many of these ads were shared courtesy of Julie Scarlett, who sells vintage ads under the seller name papercharm on ebay. An added thanks to Pat Seal, who was the source of the dates for many of them. Click on each picture for a larger view.

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As CORO they are familiar to all costume jewelry lovers. Vendome , Corocraft , and Duette are just three examples. In general, the Coro mark was on the more modestly priced jewelry while Corocraft, Vendome and Francois were the higher priced lines. Gene Verri was one of the best known of the designers, but there were many others responsible for the wonderful style of Coro jewelry. Vendome, best known for glittering glass beaded necklaces and earrings, also featured other wonderful pieces such as the cabochon and rhinestone pieces pictured below. Those are certinly my favorites, and they are harder to find than the glass bead jewelry.

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Subscribe to RSS Feed. Coro production ceased in , except for Coro, Inc, in Canada, which was still operational in The "Coro" mark, which is most common, was in use since The Pegasus mark was used after the war. Coro used many additional marks. Matching sets were generally more popular in the late 40s and 50s and the WWII vermeil era was generally more about pins and brooches.

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CORO – A HISTORY

Learn more about Vintage Jewellery. Vintage jewellery is more than just a fashion accessory. It's a way to showcase the artistry and creativity of the past. Among the many vintage jewellery brands out there, Corocraft stands out as a highly collectible and sought-after brand.

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