Futura
Futura was a jewelry company based in New York that was active in the mid-20th century, producing a range of costume jewelry pieces. The company is known for its bold and colorful designs, often featuring large, chunky stones and geometric shapes.
Futura was founded by Max Factor Jr., the son of the founder of the Max Factor cosmetics company. Factor Jr. was known for his innovative and avant-garde designs, and he brought this same sensibility to his work with Futura. Many of the company's designs featured a futuristic, space-age aesthetic, with bold lines and bright colors.
Futura's jewelry was produced using a variety of materials, including glass, plastic, and metals such as silver and gold. The company's designs were often influenced by popular trends of the time, such as the mod and hippie styles of the 1960s.
While Futura was only active for a relatively short period of time, their bold and innovative designs continue to be popular with collectors of vintage costume jewelry. The company's pieces are known for their high-quality craftsmanship and unique design sensibility, and are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.
Futura was founded by Max Factor Jr., the son of the founder of the Max Factor cosmetics company. Factor Jr. was known for his innovative and avant-garde designs, and he brought this same sensibility to his work with Futura. Many of the company's designs featured a futuristic, space-age aesthetic, with bold lines and bright colors.
Futura's jewelry was produced using a variety of materials, including glass, plastic, and metals such as silver and gold. The company's designs were often influenced by popular trends of the time, such as the mod and hippie styles of the 1960s.
While Futura was only active for a relatively short period of time, their bold and innovative designs continue to be popular with collectors of vintage costume jewelry. The company's pieces are known for their high-quality craftsmanship and unique design sensibility, and are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.
