 If you're in town then come and visit us at: The Antique Connection Mall 12815 Central NE Albuquerque New Mexico, 87123 USA See More | Original by ROBERT Fashioncraft Jewelry Robert Levy, David Jaffe and Irving Landsman 1942-1979 (copyright symbol used after 1955) | FASHIONCRAFT New York, NY 1942-1979 Fashioncraft was made from about 1942-1979 by the maker of Robert jewelry. The name Fashioncraft was used first in the early 1940s and then, according to Fred Rezazadeh’s book "Costume Jewelry", about 1960 the name "Originals by Robert" began to be used. Judith Miller in her book "Costume Jewelry" says the same. | ROBERT There was also a line of Fashioncraft jewelry that looked similar to the Hobe wire work pieces of the 1940-50s. Some of those pieces can be seen below. The designs in the wirework itself are a bit different from those used by Hobe, but they are similar and unsigned pieces are sometimes confused. |
FASHIONCRAFT by Robert heart brooch of black glass, red and topaz colored rhinestones and artificial pearls set in gold tone, a large 3". View View #X34805 | ROBERT red and white glass bead clip back earrings set in gold tone, 1-1/8". View #X37466 | FASHIONCRAFT by Robert heart brooch with purple teardrop-shaped rhinestones around a black heart-shaped center with a center yellow rhinestone and circling glass pearls, all set in gold tone, 3" by 2-3/4". A few of the glass pearls have lost some finish as you can see in the photo, and the clear rhinestones surrounding the center are graying. The gold tone finish is in very good vintage condition. It is marked "Fashioncraft Robert" on the back and is circa 1950.
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FASHIONCRAFT Robert brooch in the Hobe style with pink, pale pink, blue and pale blue rhinestones set in gold tone wire work, signed Fashioncraft Robert on the back, circa 1950, domed and 2" wide and 7/8" deep. View View View #X36776 | FASHIONCRAFT ROBERT brooch in the style of 1940s Hobe, 2". This domed round brooch is set with a row of clear glass cabochons at the edge, and aqua and pale pink rhinestones in a hand worked wire filigree settings. Is it marked on the back, "Fashioncraft Robert". There are flea bites in two or three of the aqua stones, almost invisible even under magnified examination.
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| ROBERT Fashioncraft Hobe style brooch with pink, blue, green and clear rhinestones set in gold tone metal wire work, hand made, 3" by 2-1/4".
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ORIGINAL by ROBERT pink and blue rhinestones brooch with a flip-up loop on the back so it can be worn as a pendant on a chain. It’s set in a gold metal filigree setting, 2-3/8"and signed on the back "Original by Robert", excellent condition, 2-1/3" across. View #X41297 | ORIGINAL by ROBERT aqua and clear unfoiled rhinestones bracelet in gold washed silver with mesh sides and a safety chain that opens on one end. It is 6-3/4" wearable size with the front element of 2-1/4" by 1-1/2". View View #X41298 | SABER or sword pin with aqua, pink, pale yellow, purple and blue rhinestones all set in silver filigree in the style of Hobe or Robert, but this isn’t signed. It is 3-1/2" by 1-1/8" and circa late 1940 to early 1950. While it is not signed, it does look like the filigree pieces by Robert.
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Ad for Robert jewelry, "Dramatic modern antique. May Co".One piece of this same set can be seen in Judith Miller’s book "Costume Jewelry" on page 198. | FASHIONCRAFT by Robert circa 1946 unsigned bracelet, brooch and two pins made of faceted black glass crescents and aqua and pink rhinestones set in gold tone with chain fringe. The extra large brooch is 5-5/8" by 3-3/4" including the long gold tone fringe, the two crescent pins are 1-3/4" each, and the bracelet is a wearable size of 7" long and 1-3/4" at the widest. I make this attribution in part from
THIS AD ad from a 1946 Vogue Magazine as well as from years of experience with this maker. HERE is another great bracelet from this series, which I once owned. I had it several years ago and it makes me wonder what other wonderful pieces were made in this series. Every piece is in excellent condition.
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View #O38480 | ROBERT Fashioncraft unsigned rhinestone and chains bracelet, black/purple stones with pink, aqua and clear unfoiled rhinestones, 6-1/3" by 1-1/2". This is unsigned. View View View #X3351 |
HORSE gilt sterling hand crafted figural brooch with red, blue, pink, purple, green and yellow unfoiled rhinestones. Gold tone chains create the mane and tail. There is soft finish wear as seen in the picture, with some gold rubbed through to silver on the front, but it is still absolutely lovely, circa 1946. It is 2-5/8" from head to hoof, 3" from ear to back leg, with 3" long chain fringe. This example is unsigned, although probably by Fashioncraft Robert. There is a book piece that is similar and can be seen in Judith Miller’s "Costume Jewelry" on page 198, where she attributes it to Robert. In the picture of the advertisement for this pin shown
here, there are some subtle differences. But this is made exactly like one I owned marked "Fashioncraft Robert". So I have owned three similar horse pins, one unsigned, one signed "Fashioncraft Robert’ and one signed "Original by Robert".
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| ORIGINAL by ROBERT gilt sterling hand crafted figural horse brooch with colorful prong set rhinestones and chain mane and tail, circa 1946. It is 2-5/8" from head to hoof, 3" from ear to back leg, with 3" long chain fringe. The gold colored finish is rubbed through to silver a bit on the horse’s body, but otherwise it is in excellent condition with all the rhinestones in place. The rhinestones colors are rose, purple, pink, green and topaz. It is signed on the back, "Originals by Robert" and the word "sterling" on one leg. I have also had these marked "Fashioncraft", another line made by Robert. It can be seen in Judith Miller’s book "Costume Jewelry" on page 198, and in the picture of the advertisement shown
here. In the ad is states that this brooch was "Exclusive with Sage-Allen, in Hartford, Connecticut".
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| FASHIONCRAFT ROBERT gilt sterling hand crafted figural horse brooch with colorful rhinestones and chain mane and tail, circa 1946. It is 2-5/8" from head to hoof, 3" from ear to back leg, with 3" long chain fringe. The gold colored finish is rubbed through to silver a bit on the horse’s body, but all the rhinestones are brilliant, in place and in excellent condition. The rhinestones are colored red, purple, aqua, blue, green and topaz. It is signed on the back, "Fashioncraft Robert". I have also had this marked "Original by Robert, and both names were used by Robert. This style of horse brooch can be seen in Judith Miller’s book "Costume Jewelry" on page 198, where she attributes it to "Robert", and in the picture of the original advertisement, shown
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| ADVERTISEMENT for the Robert horse brooch. The ad reads, "Original Robert. Dramatic modern antique. Exciting range of motion captured in this unusual Robert Original. Entirely hand crafted, smartly fringed mane and tail combine dramatically with finely cut, richly hued jewels. A truly distinctive piece! Pin shown $25.00, jeweled earrings $15.00 plus Federal tax. Exclusively with Sage Allen in Hartford, Connecticut." Vogue Magazine, 1946
I have owned three of these brooches, each a bit different from the other. Not only are the rhinestones a bit different in color, but the position of the legs is different as well. After looking at these and others like them on line and in books, it is my opinion that they were all made by the same company. |
ROBERT green, pink, yellow and lavender unfoiled rhinestone in wire work settings 2-1/4" brooch and 1" earrings. #X32730 | ORIGINAL by ROBERT necklace with aqua, pink and clear unfoiled rhinestones set in gold tone filigree with lovely gold tone chain and stations, 15" by 1-1/4". Marked on the back with the "Original by Robert" on a palette mark. View View #R34713 | ORIGINAL by ROBERT brooch in his Fashioncraft style, green, pink and purple unfoiled stones set in gold tone metal wire twist filigree, fringe moves when worn, flip-up pendant loop on the back, 3-1/3" by 1-7/8".
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ORIGINAL by ROBERT blue and green art glass, cabochon and rhinestones brooch, 3". Marked on the back with the "Original by Robert" on a palette mark, circa 1960. View #X27452 | ORIGINAL by ROBERT 2-1/2″ brooch with aqua glass cabochons and aqua and blue rhinestones. Marked on the back with the "Original by Robert" on a palette mark, circa 1960 View #R24599 NOTE: Contrary to what we have seen on line now and again, we have found no conformation that "Robert" of this jewelry ever worked as a designer for the Miriam Haskell Jewelry company.
| ORIGINAL by ROBERT brown and gray cabochons, rhinestones and artificial pearls brooch, 2-1/2". Marked on the back with the "Original by Robert" on a palette mark, circa 1960 View #R26914 |
ORIGINAL by ROBERT brooch with aqua and white art glass stones and artificial pearls all set in gold tone metal, 2-1/8" by 2-1/8". Each of the larger stones is slightly different, and all are lovely. This is in excellent condition and marked on the back with the "Original by Robert" on a palette mark, circa 1960.
View #X39014 | ORIGINAL by ROBERT pink and green rhinestones and marbled cabochons brooch, 2-7/8". Marked on the back with the "Original by Robert" on a palette mark, circa 1960. View #R26050 | ORIGINAL BY ROBERT purple and lavender opalescent cabochons and rhinestones in antique gold tone setting butterfly brooch, 2-3/4". Marked on the back with the "Original by Robert" on a palette mark. View #X31180 |
ROBERT Original by Robert purple glass cabochon links bracelet set in slightly matte gold tone, fabulous in person, circa 1955, 6-3/4" by 1-1/4". Marked on the back with the "Original by Robert" on a palette mark. View #R35487 | ORIGINAL by Robert dragon’s breath and blue cab brooch, 2". I enjoy the way the stones are in different settings, and the wonderful twisted limb-like setting is in antiqued gold tone, and it’s substantial, circa 1960. View View View View View View #X40888 | ROBERT blue and green dangling beads and rhinestones brooch and earrings with artificial pearl accents, all set in gold tone, brooch 3" earrings 1-5/8". View #X64781 |
ROBERT red enameled apple brooch with worm and green leaves, alls et in gold tone, 2-1/8" by 1-1/2". A whimsical fruit delight! #X36030 | ORIGINAL by ROBERT aqua and clear rhinestones necklace, bracelet and earrings in a very Hobe 1950’s style. The necklace is 16" with a 3-1/2" wide front element and a 1/2" wide braided gold tone mesh, convertible to a brooch; bracelet 6-3/4" wearable size and 1-1/3" at the widest; clip back earrings 1". The necklace and bracelet are both marked "Original by Robert", the matching earrings are not marked. The set is in excellent condition with no flaws at all.
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| ROBERT earrings with caramel and tan glass textured and pearlized beads and accented with clear rose montee and set in gold tone filigree, 1-1/8" clip backs.
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ROBERT hand painted portrait pin, 2". Marked on the back with the "Original by Robert" on a palette mark. View #R25207 | ROBERT style frame with pastel rhinestones on a Cyma wind up clock, 3-1/2" by 4". Marked on the back with the "Original by Robert" on a palette mark. View View #R26600 | ROBERT man in hat brooch, heavier than some I have had and more nicely made, 2". Signed on the back just "Robert" in script. View #A62015 |
ROBERT topaz rhinestone and artificial seed pearls set in gold tone leaves design earrings, 1-1/2". View #A29556 | ROBERT clear rhinestone and artificial pearl 14-15" necklace and 7" by 1-1/4" bracelet and 1-5/8" earrings. View View #R27750 | ROBERT pink and black opaque glass brooch set in gold tone, 1-7/8″. Marked on the back with the "Original by Robert" on a palette mark, circa 1960. View #R20472 |
ROBERT Original by Robert orange-yellow and green enamel flower brooch with a glass pearl center, 3-5/8". View #A61944 | ROBERT necklace and earrings in faceted glass black and gold tone beads and tiny seed beads in a flower shape, 8-strand necklace is 18" wearable length, clip back earrings are 1-1/3". #X65731 | ROBERT Original by Robert genuine sea shells, orange glass "coral", clear rhinestones and glass pearls brooch and earrings, all set in gold tone metal, brooch 2-1/4" by 2", clip back earrings 1-1/2", all pieces signed "Original by Robert".
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ROBERT Original by Robert green enamel on gold tone Christmas tree brooch with artificial pearls and rhinestones, 2-1/4". View #X26429 | ORIGINAL by ROBERT aqua glass seed bead 42-strand necklace with enameled flower catch backed with gold tone metal, an 18" wearable length with a 2" flower catch.
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| ORIGINAL by ROBERT enameled "flower power" royal blue and green on gold tone brooch, circa 1960s, 3. View #A29614 |
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