Carnegie
Carnegie jewelry refers to the jewelry designs created by Hattie Carnegie, an American fashion designer who was active from the 1920s to the 1960s. Carnegie was known for her high-end ready-to-wear clothing and accessories, which included jewelry, handbags, and hats.
Carnegie's jewelry designs were often bold and dramatic, featuring large gemstones, intricate metalwork, and eye-catching color combinations. She was known for her use of high-quality materials, such as rhinestones, glass beads, and faux pearls, which she used to create affordable but luxurious pieces that could be worn with her clothing collections.
Carnegie's jewelry was worn by many high-profile women, including First Lady Mamie Eisenhower and Hollywood actresses Joan Crawford and Marlene Dietrich. The designer also collaborated with other famous designers of the time, such as Christian Dior, to create jewelry for their fashion collections.
Today, vintage Hattie Carnegie jewelry is highly sought after by collectors and fashion enthusiasts. Her designs have been featured in museum exhibitions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art's "Jewelry by Artists in the Studio" exhibition in 2015.
Carnegie's jewelry designs were often bold and dramatic, featuring large gemstones, intricate metalwork, and eye-catching color combinations. She was known for her use of high-quality materials, such as rhinestones, glass beads, and faux pearls, which she used to create affordable but luxurious pieces that could be worn with her clothing collections.
Carnegie's jewelry was worn by many high-profile women, including First Lady Mamie Eisenhower and Hollywood actresses Joan Crawford and Marlene Dietrich. The designer also collaborated with other famous designers of the time, such as Christian Dior, to create jewelry for their fashion collections.
Today, vintage Hattie Carnegie jewelry is highly sought after by collectors and fashion enthusiasts. Her designs have been featured in museum exhibitions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art's "Jewelry by Artists in the Studio" exhibition in 2015.
