Always Classic, Always New…Costume Jewelry (Part 2) Eisenberg…

Costume Jewelry Eisenberg Randolph Street Market

Chicago has had a long history of Internationally recognized design, one such company is Eisenberg. The original company, Eisenberg & Sons, Inc. was formed in 1914 as a women’s clothing and perfume company. In the late 1930’s the jewelry was made to enhance the dresses as pins and soon the brilliant rhinestone pieces outshone the garments themselves. An interesting marketing ploy became an industry star. The Eisenberg Jewelry, Inc. was officially launched in 1940.

Costume Jewelry Eisenberg Randolph Street Market

Only the highest quality of metals, plating, and brilliant Swarovski Austrian crystal rhinestones were used in the construction of the jewelry.

Costume Jewelry Eisenberg Randolph Street Market

From Bel Air Jewelry at Randolph Street Market. Photo taken by Nena Ivon.

I particularly love the Christmas tree pins, perfect for gift giving or adding to your own collection. Stay tuned for a Christmas Tree Pin post!

Costume Jewelry Eisenberg Randolph Street Market
Costume Jewelry Eisenberg Randolph Street Market
Costume Jewelry Eisenberg Randolph Street Market
Costume Jewelry Eisenberg Randolph Street Market
Costume Jewelry Eisenberg Randolph Street Market

Eisenberg did many ads to promote their special pieces. I think these show the various eras with the model’s hair, makeup etc….but the jewelry is definitely timeless.

Costume Jewelry Eisenberg Randolph Street Market
Costume Jewelry Eisenberg Randolph Street Market
Costume Jewelry Eisenberg Randolph Street Market
Costume Jewelry Eisenberg Randolph Street Market

When I started in the fashion industry Eisenberg Ice was the jewelry to own and was quite recognizable. Many of the pieces were not marked and have had many incarnations (a post unto itself!)…as always when collecting do your research for authenticity, work with reputable dealers is always a must.

Costume Jewelry Eisenberg Randolph Street Market
Costume Jewelry Eisenberg Randolph Street Market

Bows were huge….they are my favorites….

Costume Jewelry Eisenberg Randolph Street Market
Costume Jewelry Eisenberg Randolph Street Market
Costume Jewelry Eisenberg Randolph Street Market
Costume Jewelry Eisenberg Randolph Street Market

A few more examples too whet your appetite….

Costume Jewelry Eisenberg Randolph Street Market
Costume Jewelry Eisenberg Randolph Street Market
Costume Jewelry Eisenberg Randolph Street Market

A book to aid your research and collecting, of course…

Costume Jewelry Eisenberg Randolph Street Market

I have concentrated on pins/brooches in this post, there are many other examples of Eisenberg pieces…I think you can understand why, when the pieces were afixed to the ready-to-wear garments, many went missing and a new company was born, lucky for us who collect vintage jewelry!!!!!

All photos, unless otherwise noted, found on Pinterest, photo credits unknown.

Reprinted with permission from Randolph Street Market.

4 thoughts on “Always Classic, Always New…Costume Jewelry (Part 2) Eisenberg…

  1. Marcia Buchanan November 6, 2020 / 3:02 pm

    Love these! I must check out the pins I have from my mother. Thank you for another interesting piece‼️❤️❤️

    • nenasnotes November 6, 2020 / 3:23 pm

      Thanks Marcia….two more, at least at the moment, jewelry posts…one on Josef of Hollywood and Christmas tree pins….stay tuned!

  2. Amy Meadows November 6, 2020 / 4:43 pm

    Nena: lo, these many years ago. . .John Eisenberg (heir to the Ice Throne) was a Dept. Mgr at Marshall Field’s, met and married a fellow window display staff member, Celia Persinger. True love in retail.

    • nenasnotes November 6, 2020 / 5:33 pm

      What a fun story…..thanks for sharing.

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