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Julio Marsella – American Costume Jewelry

Pink flower brooch, 1940 50s.
Pink flower brooch by Julio Marsella, 1940 50s.

In 1946, Julio Marsella founded the Marner company in Providence. It was engaged in the development and creation of high-class, elite jewelry. It was here that the beads that rang with the Marner heart were invented. They are made by hand, lampwork, melting the glass mass with a lamp or burner to create the desired shape. It should be noted that these beads were patented. They were created in the 50s of the last year.

Gorgeous, vibrant 50's bracelet.
Gorgeous, vibrant 50’s bracelet.

Heart-shaped inserts are used in Marner jewelry created under the direction of Julio Marcella. They were marked “Julio Marcella”, or briefly “Julio”. Since the company produces jewelry for other brands, the Marner Heart can be found in brooches from Hattie Carnegie, Kramer, Hobe. This rare glass can be found on products without markings.
Unfortunately, the Marner company went bankrupt in 1957. Stones that were sold to the famous brand Hove. The Marner Heart did not remain idle. In 1963, the brand included the world series of Majoka petals. The Marner Heart is one of the most expensive glasses in jewelry and is incredibly amazing.

Brand marking
Brand marking.
Flower with aventurines.
Flower with aventurines.
Julio Marsella A branch with leaves made of natural stones.
A branch with leaves made of natural stones.
Julio Marsella Silvered metal wiggle bangle – a signed piece.
Silvered metal wiggle bangle – a signed piece.
Julio Marsella Earrings made of sapphire and rhinestones.
Earrings made of sapphire and rhinestones.
Julio Marsella Brooch made of sapphire and rhinestones.
Brooch made of sapphire and rhinestones.
Julio Marsella Flower brooch with gilding and jewelry glass.
Flower brooch with gilding and jewelry glass.