Emmons

This bifold lists the names, numbers, and prices of all the jewelry Emmons offered in November of 1954. It does not provide pictures. This is the form a party guest would have used to place an order. Unused.

This bifold lists the names, numbers, and prices of all the jewelry Emmons offered in January of 1955. It does not provide pictures. Margerita Schimmel hosted an Emmons party on March 18, 1955 in Torrance, California and placed her order on this form. All writing is in pencil and does not obscure any design information.

This bifold lists the names, numbers, and prices of all the jewelry Emmons offered in August of 1956. It does not provide pictures. Margerita (Marge) Schimmel hosted an Emmons party on October 14, 1956 in Torrance, California. The Fashion Show Director, Janet Robinson, placed an order on this form. All writing is in pencil and does not obscure any design information.

This bifold lists the names, numbers, and prices of all the jewelry Emmons offered in August of 1961. It does not provide pictures. This form was used to order jewelry at an Emmons party on December 4, 1961 in Illinois. All writing is in pencil and does not obscure any design information.

Pretty, versatile pin. I love the watery look of jelly belly cabs! The pin is 1 3/4" across, and the dangle is 3" long.

Gorgeous rhinestone bracelet is 7" long. Unsigned, but shown in a 50's Emmons magazine ad featuring Ceil Chapman, who designed clothing for Hollywood stars during the 40's, 50's, and 60's. The ad begins, "Ceil Chapman Designer to America's Best Dressed Women Says: 'Uncover an exciting new world of fashion wise(?) ideas right in your own jewel box.'" Thanks to Jane Haley Clark for sharing the ad on her website Morning Glory Antiques & Jewelry.

Gorgeous rhinestone necklace is 15 1/2" long. Unsigned, but shown in a 50's Emmons magazine ad featuring Ceil Chapman, who designed clothing for Hollywood stars during the 40's, 50's, and 60's. The ad begins, "Ceil Chapman Designer to America's Best Dressed Women Says: 'Uncover an exciting new world of fashion wise(?) ideas right in your own jewel box.'"

Beautiful earrings with large rhinestones that stand 1/8" proud of the gold filled circles. 3/4" in diameter. Unsigned, but I have these earrings on the original card in the original plastic case in my collection.

Lovely Art Deco/Retro pin with 1/4" aqua rhinestones and lots of movement provided by three chains with plumb-bob-type dangles. 3 5/8" long and 2" across. The stick pin on the back is dull in color and the front has light surface scratching.

Lovely Art Deco/Retro pin with 1/4" aqua rhinestones and lots of movement provided by three chains with plumb-bob-type dangles. 3 5/8" long and 2" across. I don't believe this was ever worn.

Stunning, super-shiny dangle earrings with fantastic metalwork and rhinestones in blue, green, amethyst, and deep red. 1 1/2" long.

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Lovely modern design with sparkly rhinestones set in black amidst shiny metalwork. The necklace reminds me of a bow tie. It is about 15" long, the earrings are 3/4" long, and the adjustable ring is currently size 8 1/2. According to Cathryn Dippo and Janet Dippo, Capriccio was the first limited edition design offered by Emmons. Read more in the wonderful book Emmons Fashion Magic Jewelry, Schiffer Publishing, 2005, p. 27. There is writing (the original price??) in ink on the inside of the box's removable lid.

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Cute pin (looks like a salamander to me!) is 2 1/2" long.