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Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

Beautiful vintage set. Crystal and rhinestones brooch pendant and earrings. Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

Arthur Pepper Art jewelry
Scant information about Mode-Art jewelry company gives us the knowledge of its place of location – New York. ART is the conventional name for collectors of vintage jewelry from the most famous and widespread stigma of ART in later works. The jewelry company ART was founded in New York City in the late 1940s. It was owned by Arthur Pepper. The more reliable data about the company is absent. Even the exact year of the liquidation of the company is not known, it is assumed that the ART worked in the early ’70s.

Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

Flower brooch. Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

But, If to compare the amount of jewelry that are among collectors and dealers, with a similar design, the company’s heyday was in the mid 50’s – 60’s of the XX century. Indeed, it was the “golden” age of costume jewelry. ART company produced jewelry in very different styles, including – the Renaissance, Victorian and Art – Deco. Basically decorations were carried out in flower, fruit and leafy motifs, and very rarely – figures of animals and reptiles.

Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

Set with Aqua and Lime Faux Moonstone Cabochons – Set in light goldtone, with enameling in lime, aqua, orange and yellow, and jonquil rhinestone accents

Incredible designs of “Maltese” crosses, the extraordinary beautiful jewelry lines of small brooches in the shape of flowers or fruit, vegetables with colored enamels were popular among fashionistas of the time. Noteworthy, the owners of this costume jewelry cherished their “treasure”, this explains the excellent preservation of most Art jewelry. Besides, the materials used in ART jewelry were always of excellent quality.

Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

Pin and Earrings Set with Aqua and Lime Faux Moonstone Cabochons – Set in light goldtone, with enameling in lime, aqua, orange and yellow, and jonquil rhinestone accents

The basic technique was applied filigree metal work, a combination of plastic, rhinestones, metal and enamel in the most unlikely combinations.

By the way, collectors of ART jewelry noticed a very similar style to the products of other companies – Florenza and Hollycraft (even there is a perception among some dealers that the founders of ART and Florenza were friends).

Almost all jewelry (with the possible exception of the earliest works) of ART are marked, ModeArt, Mode – Art or just ART, but certainly with the copyright symbol.

Decoration of ART are most often found in the form of individual brooches, bracelets, necklaces and sets, and collectors need to try hard to collect a pair of one design. ART jewelry is very rare in the open market, which makes them highly sought after by collectors and “spurs” prices.

Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

Mark shown used after 1955 as indicated by the copyright symbol. Also used the mark Mode Art

Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

Rectangular Cabochon Bracelet, used faux lapis, faux onyx, faux carnelian and faux jade. Marked “ART” with a copyright symbol on four links

Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

Christmas star brooch

Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

Necklace

Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

Four point star shaped brooch

Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

Jewelry set

Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

Vintage brooch

Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

Sparkling set of brooch and clips

Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

Enameled Christmas Tree Pin with Multi Rhinestones – book piece, shown enameled in Trobridge and non-enameled in Morrison

Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

Flowerbasket Earrings

Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

Faux pearl cabochons rhinestones brooch

Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

Star shaped brooch and earrings

Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

Floral design necklace and earrings

Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

Gold tone pendant

Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

Vintage brooch and earrings

Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

A pair of earrings

Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

Raspberry pin and clips

Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

Beautiful brooch pendant

Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

Star brooch and bracelet

Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

A set of necklace, bracelet and earrings

Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

Flower pin and clips

Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

Vintage pendant

Arthur Pepper Art jewelry

Gold tone brooch

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