Costume Jewelry Collectors International

Study, Share, Sell, and Style

CJCI is an International organization of collectors and stylists dedicated to the studies of fashion and costume jewelry.

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Members

  • Kathy Kerns
  • Gay Sherman Weintz
  • Brenda Nurenberg
  • Darrel Chua
  • Harlene Gaskell
  • Linda Worden
  • Melinda Laird Lewis
  • Carol Dagley
  • Meg Andrews
  • Pamela Wiggins
  • jessica papoff
  • Mary Ellen Frey
  • Jeanette Price
  • Robin Deutsch
  • ehebgen
  • Heidi Cribb

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Gay Sherman Weintz commented on Kathy Kerns's photo
Wow, your husband had a cool grandmother!  Neat!  Thanks for sharing : )
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Harlene Gaskell and jessica papoff joined Costume Jewelry Collectors International 9 hours ago
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Illustrated Guide to Necklace Styles

I just added an illustrated guide to vintage and antique necklace styles to my About.com site. It's a work in progress and I have a long list of styles to add, of course, but I think this is a good start:…See More
Blog post by Pamela Wiggins 11 hours ago
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Kathy Kerns commented on Kathy Kerns's photo
No, it's not for sale.  It is one of many pieces I got from my husbands Grandmother.  She certainly had an eclectic style.  Thanks for looking.   Kathy  
13 hours ago
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ehebgen commented on ehebgen's photo
Thanks Melinda.  I really love it too.  I am now pretty sure it is bone, probably camel bone.  It is also signed "Omumi" one one of the center panels, and have not been able to find any information on that artist.  I…
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Melinda Laird Lewis commented on ehebgen's photo
This is really fabulous!
yesterday
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Melinda Laird Lewis replied to Mary Ellen Frey's discussion 'Brooch ID'
Mary & Pam For some reason, I've always thought these were from West Germany.  I wish I had access to the necklace I once owned that is a match to this pin. I seem to remember West Germany being marked on the hook. I'd be…
yesterday
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Gay Sherman Weintz commented on Maureen Brodsky's photo
You're quite the Trifari lover!  I've been gazing at your beautiful vintage jewelry.  I had this snowflake once.  It went missing, unfortunately.  Check out my Ruby Lane shop...I collect and sell a lot of Trifari…
yesterday
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Melinda Laird Lewis left a comment for jessica papoff
Jessica, Welcome to CJCI.  We look forward in learning what you enjoy collecting.  Feel free to join any of our discussion threads or start one of your own. Best, Melinda
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Melinda Laird Lewis left a comment for Heidi Cribb
Heidi, Welcome to CJCI!  You've come to the right place for studying and collecting costume jewelry.  We look forward in seeing some of your '50s pieces. Best, Melinda
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Gay Sherman Weintz commented on Katerina Musetti's photo
Did you design these trees, Katerina!  Bravissimo!  Che bello...do you sell them?
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Mary Ellen Frey

Brooch ID

Started by Mary Ellen Frey in Request For Information. Last reply by Melinda Laird Lewis yesterday. 3 Replies

Can anyone tell me anything about this brooch?  Thank you!…Continue

Pamela Wiggins

KJL for Angie Dickinson Collection Flag Pin

Started by Pamela Wiggins in Request For Information. Last reply by Pamela Wiggins on Sunday. 2 Replies

Does anyone know when Kenneth Jay Lane did the Angie Dickinson collection? I have this really pretty flag pin with "For the Angie Dickinson Collection by Kenneth Jay Lane" marked on the back. A photo…Continue

Pamela Wiggins

Dallas Vintage Clothing & Jewelry Show

Started by Pamela Wiggins in Antique Shows and Special Event Announcement Board. Last reply by Pamela Wiggins on Friday. 3 Replies

I'll be setting up at the Dallas Vintage Clothing & Jewelry Show being held in Grapevine, Texas on March 16-17, 2012.For more information on the show, please visit:…Continue

Melinda Laird Lewis

Research Books—What's your favorite research book on costume jewelry.

Started by Melinda Laird Lewis in Request For Information. Last reply by Pamela Wiggins on Thursday. 24 Replies

We have a lot of folks joining CJCI who are new to costume jewelry collecting, so I'd like to pose this question.If you were to suggest to a new costume jewelry collector just one book title that's a…Continue

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