Big Bug 1960s Rhinestone Purple Gt Bee and 23 similar items

Clear navette cabochons are multi prong set in GT plated open backed cups, the huge pear shaped purple stone is prong set in open back setting, the round AB stones are prong set in closed cups, and the navette plum stone that serves as this bug’s head is also prong set in open back setting. The filigree body plate, wire construction, (and especially) the antennae are normal for JULIANA insects. It measures 2” x 1 "; all prongs are present and secure; the pin mechanism is straight and operating correctly. As all JULIANA jewelry, it is unmarked. It is in excellent vintage condition. Great gift for the vintage jewelry collector! I searched my books with JULIANA featured… bottom line, I found all the components and construction of this pin, but D E did SO MANY versions of insect figurals that while I did not find this particular composition, I am certain that it is a DeLizza Elster creation. JULIANA JEWELS - This is one of the most recognized and credited UNSIGNED designer from the 1950s and 1960s era of costume jewelry. The manufacturing company run by Delizza Elster contracted with many costume jewelry designers to produce their high quality designs at the time, but also produced their own under the name of JULIANA and NEVER signed the pieces themselves, but marked them with a hang tag with swan on it (but only from 1964-66) – hence it is rare to find pieces with even the paper hang tag since it was discarded with the first wearing by the new owner. Other companies for which DeLizza Elster manufactured? Kenneth Jan Lane, Weiss, Celebrity, Sara Coventry, Kramer, Hobe, Mimi di N, Hattie Carnegie, and Accessorcraft, to name a few; while others will remain as anonymous as Juliana Jewels. Quality speaks for itself! Flying Winged, Lavender Lilac, Gift Giving Gifting, Made in USA, American Made, Juliana Style, Vogue Fashion, 1950s 50s 1960s 60s, Amethyst Purple, Vintage Collectible, Retro Chic, Fund Raiser Raising, Juliana Jewels, Beetle Fly, Prong Set Faceted AB Crystal Stones, Faceted Purple Glass Stones Set Open Back, Gold Tone Plated Metal Findings