Vintage LISNER “Aurora Borealis” Rhinestone Bracelet

Up for bid is a rhinestone and gold-tone bracelet signed Lisner.

The bracelet is marked “LISNER ©” in capital block letters on the fold-over clasp.

Bracelet features brushed gold leaves accented with round rhinestones.  The rhinestones are prong-set.

The rhinestones certainly appear to be Aurora Borealis stones, and internet research indicates that Lisner pieces often have Aurora Borealis stones.

Bracelet measures about 6.75” x .75”without the closure.

This bracelet was my mother’s and was stored in her jewelry box for many, many years.  It is in excellent vintage condition, and I don’t see any damage at all other very minor storage wear typical of something this old.

eBay guide on AURORA BOREALIS Jewelry:

http://reviews.ebay.com/AURORA-BOREALIS-Jewelry-How-old-is-that-really_W0QQugidZ10000000000726267

Aurora Borealis: 

A Latin term that refers to the northern lights and denotes iridescence in costume jewelry.  The term is most commonly used in reference to crystals, rhinestone, or synthetic stones that are iridescent.

Lisner Jewelry: 

The Lisner jewelry mark was first used in 1935, a mark of D. Lisner & Co in New York.  They used their mark in block print and script and it is the mark of Lisner and Richelieu.  The quality of the jewelry they made ranged from very good to above average.  They made much of their jewelry in the 1950s.

"LISNER" in block was the mark first used in 1935.

"Lisner" in script was first used in 1938.

In 1959 the mark used most was "Lisner", in block letter with an L that had a long bottom base that underlined the rest of the letters.

These marks appear on jewelry made by Lisner over a period of 60+ years and it is not possible to date an item by the mark alone.

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