A focus on... 1950s Costume Jewellery

As life began to return to normal after World War II, designs and styles changed in the 1950s, which brought an influx of striking designs and innovative materials. Women wanted to spoil and treat themselves after the austerity and gloom. In Great Britain, most of the fashions and trends were influenced by the Festival of Britain which took place in 1951, which was held to boost people's morale after World War II.

War time restrictions were lifted and once again diamante was integrated back into costume jewellery, along with various base metals. Jewellery designers such as Christian Dior and Miriam Haskell responded with big statement pieces embellished with fabulous large rhinestones, which they integrated into brooches, necklaces, earrings and bracelets.

The 1950s were all about faux pearls, gold tone and lots of sparkle! Here's a dazzling selection of glamorous 1950s costume jewellery available at Vintage Modes! 

Faux pearl and Aurora Borealis clip on earrings, offered by Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery

Gold tone and rhinestone clip on earrings, offered by Unicorn

Blue glass and diamante brooch, offered by Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery

Gold tone & rhinestone lattice bracelet, offered by Unicorn

Vintage gold tone, pearl and diamante collar, offered by Arabella Bianco

Vintage diamante drop cocktail earrings, offered by Arabella Bianco

Vintage gold plated sunburst brooch, offered by Arabella Bianco

All items posted are for sale. If you have any queries please leave a comment or visit us at Grays in Mayfair, London Alternatively you can call us on 020 7409 0400 or email info@vintagemodes.co.uk