VINTAGE COREEN SIMPSON BEAUTY BLACK CAMEO BRACELET AVON.
Coreen Simpson (born February 18, 1942) is a renowned African-American artist who works in the field of photography and jewelry design, and whose works are dedicated to the culture and history of African Americans.
The history of the jewelry brand Coreen Simpson began in 1982, when she began to make jewelry by hand, faced with the lack of the desired assortment in retail outlets.
COREEN SIMPSON The Black Cameo Round Gold Tone Pierced Earrings 0.75.
A landmark event in her professional path was the creation of the Black Cameo series in 1990. This collection rethought the classic cameo technique, presenting images of black women. Simpson wanted every African-American woman to see in these jewelry a reflection of her own beauty and identity.
Vintage Mid Century Rhinestone Starburst Pin Brooch.
In 1994, Simpson entered into a cooperation agreement with the Avon corporation, receiving a license to develop unique models for an African-American audience – the Coreen Simpson Regal Beauty Collection.
Brooch Signed Large Tulip Design Rhinestone Purple Green 1930’s.
Black Cameo Inc., founded in September 1994, specialized in creating jewelry inspired by African-American culture, but ceased operations in 1998.
The designer’s fans included such famous personalities as Ruby Dee, Oprah Winfrey, Celia Cruz, Kathleen Battle and many others.
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In 1992, Corinne Simpson’s contribution to the world of design was recognized by the Smithsonian Institution. In addition, she was awarded the Mary McLeod Bethune Award from the National Council of Negro Women (1994), the Madam C. J. Walker Award (2000) and the title of “Legend” from the National Council of Negro Women (2006).
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