Designers for Coro according to Brunialti: Gene Verrecchia [Verri] –1933 to the end of the 1963 (He and his son Ron founded Gem-Craft, which is still in business as of 2019). Coro manufactured most of their own jewelry. However, when needed, they would have other companies make some of their jewelry.
Is vintage Coro jewelry worth anything?
Depending on the material, design and workmanship of Coro jewelry piece, it can be surprisingly valuable, especially for collectors and the secondhand market.
Did Coro make gold jewelry?
It is made of rose-gold-plated sterling silver edged with diamanté accents. At the center of each side is a row of amethyst-glass navettes topped with a row of diamanté. This Duette, which was created for Coros high-end line, can be worn as a brooch or as separate dress clips.
How old is my brooch?
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Did Coro use real gems?
Coro manufactured most of their own jewelry. However, when needed, they would have other companies make some of their jewelry. Hedison manufactured some jewelry for Coro. Catamore manufactured all Coros “precious metal” jewelry, until about 1970 when Coro started making their own.
How can you tell if a brooch is vintage?
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