José Rodríguez — the artistic crown of vintage costume jewelry
In the middle of the last century (1940s), the Cuban designer, who settled in New York and founded the brand of the same name, registered a number of innovations: brooches with colorful images of parrots on branches, exotic toucans, graceful swallows and elegant fish. His works were created from precious metals — gold and silver — in combination with bright multi-colored enamel, cabochon glass, lucite (lead shine), artificial pearls and sparkling rhinestones.
The brooches of the “Bird Kingdom” series received special recognition among collectors, where, along with parrots and toucans, firebirds, gentle swallows and luxurious peacocks shine.
Jose Rodríguez jewelry is a true work of vintage jewelry art, highly prized by collectors for its uniqueness and craftsmanship.
