This company produced a
variety of beautiful costume pieces from about 1922 to the mid-1950s.
Some early pieces were marketed under the Chanel name (Chanel Novelty
Co.), but objects from the House of Chanel spurred a name change.
After 1944 jewelry were made in partnership with Sceptron Jewelry
Creations and they bear the Sceptron mark. Reinad also produced
jewelry for other firms. |
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Sceptron (Reinad) Red Retro Bow Brooch
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Delicious in deep red rhinestone accents, this Retro Modern brooch from
the 1940s has the sleek lines and dimension of that era.
Exceptional condition. Marked: Sceptron Sterling |
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Reference: Carroll,
Costume Jewelry 202, p. 439 |
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2½ by 1¾" (⅝" deep) |
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SR140 |
$175 |
Reinad Asian Princess Brooch
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Variations of this regal lady have been
produced by a several makers and unmarked pieces, like this one, can be
distinguished by their details and stylistic differences. She's in
wonderful condition with some aging of the original rhinestones.
The jewel toned stones and enamel accents are in great condition; ca
1940. A wonderful find! |
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Reference: Brunialti, A Tribute to
America, p. 212, 213; Ettinger, Forties & Fifties Popular Jewelry,
p. 57 |
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3¾ by 2½" |
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SR148 |
$295 |
Reinad Light Blue Moonstone Floral Brooch
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This large 1940's brooch is a vivacious
floral spray with light blue faux moonstone cabochons forming the flower
petals and rhinestone studded stems and tendrils. Exceptional
condition and a rare find. Marked: Reinad |
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Reference:
Simonds,
Collectible Costume Jewelry,
p. 95
[matching necklace in pink] |
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3½ by 2⅝" |
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SR276 |
$325 |
Reinad Art Deco Angular Dress Clip
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An intriguing and bold design that
typifies the architectural look of Art Deco pieces. Like an angled
corner, this large dress clip is dimensional. The huge triangular
shaped emerald green stones (with a few minor scratches) are paired with
intricate open-work pave sections. See full image for side view. Marked: Reinad |
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2¾ by 1½" |
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SR162 |
$250 |
Reinad Amethyst Floral Spray Brooch
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This graceful floral brooch suggests a
garland or swag with the blossoms in an unusual configuration. Ca.
1940, this goldtone piece features amethyst and light amethyst
rhinestones for the flower centers with a sprinkling of faux pearls in
the lower blooms. Marked: Reinad |
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Reference: Rezazadeh,
Costume Jewelry, p. 128 |
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3¾ by 2" |
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SR242 |
$185 |
Reinad Art Deco Rhinestone Dress Clips
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This lovely pair of dress clips embodies
the best of Art Deco styling - architectural motif with lots of
sparkling rhinestones. They look great on jacket lapels or
anchoring the corners of a square neckline. Excellent condition. Marked:
Reinad, 307
(style number or stone setter's mark) |
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1¾ by 1½"" |
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SR262 |
$185 |
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Sapphire Fruit Salad
Fur Clip
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Borrowing from the Cartier fruit salad pieces of the
1930s, this delicious fur clip is a spray of molded blue fruit stones,
all tied up in a pavé bow. Signed: Reinad |
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2¾ by 2" |
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SR062 |
$275 |
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Reinad Jeweled Vine Necklace, Brooch & Earrings
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If this style looks familiar to you,
you've probably seen the Trifari 'Gems of India' pieces. (click
here for the 1951 Trifari ad.)
Reinad's version also has curving tendrils that create the look of a
delicate vine with huge jewels. Marked: Reinad |
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Necklace:
15½", 1½" drop; Brooch: 2½ by1¼"; Earrings: 1¼ by ¾" |
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SR255 |
$265 |
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Reinad Molded Cabochon Brooch
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A departure from this maker's elegant
pieces of the 1940s, this chunky lavender and rose colored brooch is
pure fun. Several of the amethyst colored cabochons are molded
with a pattern on the top and simulated flaws. Baroque faux pearls
complete the look; ca. 1960. Marked: Reinad |
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2 by 2" |
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SR186 |
$125 |
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Reinad Emerald Retro Bow Brooch & Earrings
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Curling ribbons of rose gold vermeil are gathered up in a circlet of
emerald green and pavé rhinestones in the brooch of this set. The
matching earrings are an unusual slip-on style, like a clip earring but
without the spring. The plating shows wear as expected for pieces
from the mid-1940s. Marked: Reinad, Sterling |
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Brooch: 3 by 2"; Earrings: 1 by
⅞" |
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SR086 |
$275 |
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Reinad Baguette Circle Brooch
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This charming brooch is rather like a
wheel with the rim and center pavéd with rhinestones. Baguettes
radiate outward between the circular sections, all in rhodium plated
settings. Although this piece is unmarked, I had the identical
piece, as well as the same design in other shapes, all marked Reinad.
Original stones with faint aging seen under magnification. |
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1⅞" diam. |
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SX126 |
$125 |
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Rose & Amethyst Squares Dress
Clip
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Dimensional
doesn't begin to describe this rare 1930s dress or coat clip.
Shaped like a necktie, this piece is very substantial and set with
large rose and light amethyst colored square rhinestones. Please
see the full size image to get an idea of the depth of nearly
1". Marked: Reinad N.Y.C., Pat. 1801128
(clip
mechanism) |
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3 by 2" |
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SR081 |
$275 |
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Sceptron Aqua Retro Bow Brooch
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This heavy and beautiful Retro Moderne bow has incredible depth --
difficult to portray in the image. The aqua stones are octagons
with small rhinestone accents and arch upward from the center. The
metal is in excellent condition for a 1940s gold plated sterling piece
and the flared portions are lighter than shown.
Marked: Sceptron Sterling |
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Reference: Carroll,
Costume Jewelry 202, p. 439 |
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2½ by
1¾" (⅝" deep) |
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SR111 |
$175 |
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