Celtic design natural stones agate marble brooch. 1960s. Signed Dorene vintage costume jewelry
Signed Dorene vintage costume jewelry (1960-70s)
Founded in 1960 in Dublin, Irish company Dorene Ltd created fashionable clothes and accessories, including jewelry that adorned dresses, suits and coats at fashion shows. The company flourished in the 1960s, when the Dorene brand appeared on the pages of Vogue magazine. In addition, the company opened offices in London and Paris.
However, Dorene produced jewelry for a short period of time, just over a decade. Today, these pieces are extremely rare and have a high collector’s value.
Dorene jewelry is characterized by exquisite metalworking, including gold and sterling silver. Traditionally, the designs included an iconic Celtic motif with intricate intertwined patterns symbolizing eternal life and the interconnectedness of all things. Enthusiastic adopters of modern designs, Dorene also jewelers appealed to young female consumers, who desired style and value for money. Dorene craftsmen often used natural stones, such as the unique green stone from the west of Ireland – Connemara marble, as well as agate, cultured pearls and glass. The markings on the back of the products included a stylized “Dorene” on a rectangular cartouche, without a copyright sign.
Brooch with Triquetra elements, symbolic trinity knot associated with earth, fire, and air, or mind, body, and soul. Multicolor glass cabochons, green gem, silver tone
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Signed Dorene vintage costume jewelry
Blue and green rhinestone silver tone pendant
Gold tone swirl design brooch
Bow design silver tone glass beads crystal faux pearl brooch
Double leaf gold tone brooch
Heart shape brooch of gold tone, blue rhinestones
Irish Trinity Knot, the Triquetra gold tone rhinestone brooch. 1960s
Silver tone swirl brooch
The Bowen Knot, a symbol of an unbreakable link between lovers, gold tone faux rhinestones brooch
Traditional Celtic cross which represents four cardinal directions (North, South, East, and West), and the four elements (Earth, Air. Silver tone faux agate pendant
Celtic cross gold tone black rhinestones brooch
Fashion brand Dorene, 1960s
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