Hollycraft made excellent rhinestone pieces and this brooch in varying shades of purple is no exception. Hollycraft was among the very few costume jewelry companies to date their jewelry. This piece is from 1952. Tiered three dimensional pin has round, marquise, and oval stone in a variety of sizes. Colors range from a light lavender to a deep amethyst.

Measurements

Brooch measures 2 inches by 2.25 inches

Condition

Just a little glue residue and some loss of plating to the pin back.

Grade: Excellent

This striking flower basket necklace by Hollycraft is dated 1950 on the reverse. It has a gilt metal chain and castings, the latter set with blue and clear crystal rhinestones. The smaller flower has citrine colored, crystal rhinestone petals. A similar necklace by Hollycraft (only in pink) can be found on page 167 of Judith Miller’s 2003 book, Costume Jewelry. It was given a value at the time, of $280-$320.

Measurements

16.5 inches in wearable length

Center piece is 1.75 in length and 1.25 inches in width.

Condition

There is a small amount of foil loss on the rhinestones near the clasp of this necklace. The stones are cut to a fine point and are in an open backed setting. The foil has just barely worn off the very tips.

Grade: Excellent

1960s era crystal beaded earrings with faceted black glass accents and a circle of faux pearls set in a gold toned metal. Simply marked HOLLYCRAFT in all caps on the back of the earring clips. Quite unusual design for this maker.

Measurements

Including beaded hang these earrings are 2 inches in length and the oblong frame is 1.25 inches in width.

Condition

These earrings appear to have a manufacturing flaw. One earring has an extra crystal and the metal that it is attached to, is bent.

Grade: Very Good

Absolutely magnificent drop earrings and enormous floral brooch in pastel rhinestones marked Hollycraft 1953. Brilliance is the hallmark of this set! Classic example of the traditional Hollycraft style. Gold toned metal.

Measurements

Earrings measure 2 1/8″ long and 1 1/4″ at their widest. Brooch measures 2 1/2″ in diameter.

Condition

The finest set of Hollycraft I have had the pleasure of selling in quite sometime. The brooch is Near Mint with slight wear to the metal on the reverse. The earrings are in Very Good condition. On each earring the lavender stones on either sides of the center pink tear drop stone look a little foggy. There is also a little wear to the metal on the reverse.

Brooch Grade: Excellent

Earring Grade: Very good

Ah, the delight of Hollycraft, one of the very few vintage costume jewelry companies to actuallry date their jewelry.  Spectacular and large rhinestone earrings are signed HOLLYCRAFT CORP. 1957. These earrings begin, at the bottom in a floral motif and scroll up the ear in light blue rhinestones with sapphire colored rhinestones falling through the middle. Only one earring is marked. Set in antiqued gold toned metal. Perhaps you have the matching necklace or bracelet. Make your own parure!

Measurements

1.25 inches in height, 1 inch wide and 1.25 inches on the diagonal.

Condition

These earrings have no found flaws.

Grade: Excellent