In Warwick?! Providence should be mecca to costume jewelry collectors — how did we not book this event? Coro . . . Trifari . . . the Jewelry District anyone? Oh well, welcome to Costume Jewelry Collectors International (CJCI) who will be meeting nearby this weekend for their annual convention.
Our attendees will also enjoy meals together during the convention weekend; an open-to-the-public Saturday show and sale; and a fun-filled Glam to Groovy celebration on Saturday evening where attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite themed outfits ranging from the glamorous early 1960s to the groovy late 1960s.
Some history from Yankee Magazine;
The golden age of costume jewelry dates from the early 1930s to the mid-1950s. At Coro and Trifari, creativity and craftsmanship flourished during this time, and designers weren’t afraid to incorporate unconventional materials, including the new plastics, such as Lucite and Bakelite. . . .
Coro was the largest manufacturer of costume jewelry, employing more than 3,500 workers and producing a huge volume of pieces in various quality and price ranges, from as little as 50 cents to as much as $100 for specialty designs. The firm was known for its wide array of styles, including versatile dress clips, Mexican silver jewelry, and the “Coro Duette,” a pin suite that could be worn as one piece or broken down into smaller pieces and worn separately.
So check out the CJCI sale on Saturday, or head over to Thayer at Angell Street and check out the costume jewelry at What Cheer Records and Vintage (seen here).