Kramer jewellery

Kramer jewellery 

Kramer jewellery 

Louis Kramer created glistening, exuberant designs to suit all pockets. Such was the calibre of his work that he was invited to manufacture costume jewelry for Christian Dior in the early 1950s.

Kramer established his company, Kramer Jewelry Creations, in New York City in 1943, working with his brothers across a huge range of costume jewelry, in every price range. Like his contemporary Albert Weiss, Kramer favored a design style rich in stones. This extravagant look was especially suited to the well-dressed, luxury- loving glamor of the 1950s.

Kramer jewellery 

 Extensive diamante and pave rhinestone work, using the best Swarovski crystals, lent an exquisite sparkle to his beautiful, high-end pieces. Kramer's generous use of paste extended to crystal beads, textured glass, and faux colored pearls, as well as simulated lapis, jade, ruby, and sapphire.



 The "Golden Look' in the 1950s used gold-plate settings for his gorgeous gems, followed by the "Diamond Look" in the 1960s, which used silver plate to achieve an icy effect. Other key designs include rhinestones overlaid with black net.

Kramer jewellery 

Kramer preferred abstract patterns and his geometric designs found favor in the 1950s, but figural pieces are also known.

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Christian Dior favored movement in his jewelry and may haveinspired Kramer's use of crystal drops attached to jump rings, which catch the light as the wearer moves.

Kramer jewellery 

Astutely, Kramer's products w ere pitched at all price points: the higher-end pieces were marked "Kramer" or "Kramer of New York," while the lower-end items were simply tagged. "Kramer NY" and a pewter-toned metal setting dates a piece to the 1940s and 1950s, considered Kramer's best period. From the late 1950s onward, pieces were marked "Kramer" in an oval or triangular plaque.



 Other marks to look out for include "Amourelle," a line established by former I laskcll designer Frank Hess when he went to work for Kramer in 1963, which is extremely rare; and "Kramer Sterling," which date from World War II, when sterling silver was used because other metals were restricted for war use. The company ceased production in the late 1970s.

Kramer jewellercontemporary Weiss, Kramer is more highly regarded today than it was at the time, and prices arc rising.y 

Kramer jewellery 

Collectors look for wide bracelets with subtle color palettes, large rhinestone bibs, bows, and waterfall necklaces. Full parures, with the company's mark, arc valuable. Along with its