Friday 28 June 2013

Vintage Costume Jewellery Designer: Kramer

Kramer Jewellery Creations was extablished by Louis Kramer in New York City in 1943. The company produced a vast array of beautiful costume jewellery up until its closure in the late 1970s.

Kramer favoured an extravagant style.  His lavish designs incorporated numerous sparkling rhinestones creating a look synonymous with luxury. His high end pieces were made using the finest Swarovski crystals and complemented the glamorous fashions of the 1950s.

Kramer’s artistic talent was admired by Christian Dior who commissioned the company to produce jewellery under his name. These pieces are particularly collectable and sought after by vintage costume jewellery collectors today. Also popular are pieces marked ‘Amourelle’; a rare line of jewellery produced by Miriam Haskell designer Frank Hess.


The wide range of jewellery produced by Kramer included glittering bracelets, necklaces, and full parures as well as many figural pieces.  

Vintage Kramer Bracelet

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