{"title":"DEC Marked Jewelry — DeLizza \u0026 Elster Designs","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis special collection features vintage jewelry marked \u003cstrong\u003eDEC\u003c\/strong\u003e and documented as designs by \u003cstrong\u003eDeLizza \u0026amp; Elster, the creators of Juliana jewelry\u003c\/strong\u003e. Frank DeLizza explained that these pieces were designed by D\u0026amp;E and that the original molds were made by the company, but the finished jewelry was manufactured elsewhere.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe meaning of the \u003cstrong\u003eDEC\u003c\/strong\u003e mark itself has never been documented. The pieces in this collection include some of the wonderfully imaginative articulated butterflies and character pendants associated with D\u0026amp;E’s later design work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral of these designs are illustrated in \u003cem\u003eJuliana Jewelry – The Last Generation\u003c\/em\u003e and are discussed in Frank DeLizza’s \u003cem\u003eMemoirs of a Fashion Jewelry Manufacturer\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-juliana-design-articulated-clown-rhinestone-figural-pendant","title":"Vintage Juliana Design Articulated Clown Rhinestone Figural Pendant IIJJ#9452","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA wonderfully unusual vintage articulated clown pendant from the DeLizza \u0026amp; Elster design story. This large gold-tone clown holds three colorful glass “balloons” and has orange rhinestone eyes. He is articulated at the waist, arms, and balloon section, giving the figure wonderful movement when worn.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrank DeLizza refers to this group as the \u003cstrong\u003e“puppet line”\u003c\/strong\u003e on page 108 of \u003cem\u003eMemoirs of a Fashion Jewelry Manufacturer\u003c\/em\u003e. His discussion of these later figural designs includes balloon clowns and other whimsical characters associated with DeLizza \u0026amp; Elster’s creative work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant is marked \u003cstrong\u003eDEC\u003c\/strong\u003e. As documented in \u003cem\u003eJuliana Jewelry – The Last Generation\u003c\/em\u003e, DEC-marked pieces were designed by DeLizza \u0026amp; Elster and the original molds were made by D\u0026amp;E, but the finished jewelry was manufactured by another company. The meaning of the DEC initials has not been documented. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gold-tone articulated clown with balloons is pictured on \u003cstrong\u003epage 325 of \u003cem\u003eJuliana Jewelry – The Last Generation\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChain: approximately 24 inches\u003cbr\u003eClown pendant: approximately 6.5 x 3.3 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood vintage condition with slight metal rubbing at the articulation points from normal movement and wear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Juliana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55563451105571,"sku":"ROSE-3960","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5539\/5363\/files\/goldclown3.png?v=1788730588"},{"product_id":"vintage-juliana-design-articulated-clown-rhinestone-pendant","title":"Vintage Juliana Design Articulated Clown Rhinestone Pendant IIJJ#9453","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA wonderfully unusual vintage articulated clown pendant from the DeLizza \u0026amp; Elster design story. This large silver-tone clown holds three colorful glass “balloons” and has dark eyes that give the figure a whimsical expression. He is articulated at the waist, arms, and balloon section, giving the pendant wonderful movement when worn.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrank DeLizza refers to this group as the “puppet line” on page 108 of Memoirs of a Fashion Jewelry Manufacturer. His discussion of these later figural designs includes balloon clowns and other whimsical characters associated with DeLizza \u0026amp; Elster’s creative work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant is marked DEC. As documented in Juliana Jewelry – The Last Generation, DEC-marked pieces were designed by DeLizza \u0026amp; Elster and the original molds were made by D\u0026amp;E, but the finished jewelry was manufactured by another company. The meaning of the DEC initials has not been documented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis silver-tone articulated clown with balloons is pictured on page 325 of Juliana Jewelry – The Last Generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003eChain: approximately 24 inches\u003cbr\u003eClown pendant: approximately 6.5 x 3.3 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eGood vintage condition with slight metal rubbing at the articulation points from normal movement and wear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Juliana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55563454906659,"sku":"ROSE-3961","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5539\/5363\/files\/silverclown3.png?v=1788732032"},{"product_id":"vintage-juliana-design-articulated-butterfly-figural-pendant-necklace","title":"Vintage Juliana Design Articulated Butterfly Figural Pendant Necklace IIJJ#9454","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA striking vintage articulated butterfly pendant necklace from the DeLizza \u0026amp; Elster design story. This dramatic silver-tone necklace features a large openwork butterfly with intricate filigree-style metalwork and wonderful dimensional presence.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe butterfly pendant is articulated, giving the design added movement and making it especially eye-catching when worn. The substantial silver-tone necklace setting frames the pendant beautifully and gives the piece a bold, sculptural look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis necklace is part of the documented DEC group: pieces designed by DeLizza \u0026amp; Elster, makers of Juliana jewelry, but manufactured by another company. The meaning of the DEC initials has not been documented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003eLength: approximately 18.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eButterfly pendant: approximately 4.5 x 3.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Juliana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55563468931363,"sku":"ROSE-3962","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5539\/5363\/files\/silverbutterfly4.png?v=1788734573"},{"product_id":"vintage-juliana-design-articulated-black-enamel-dot-swallowtail-butterfly-figural-pendant-necklace","title":"Vintage Juliana Design Articulated Black Enamel Dot Swallowtail Butterfly Figural Pendant Necklace IIJJ#9455","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA dramatic vintage articulated butterfly pendant necklace from the DeLizza \u0026amp; Elster design story. This striking gold-tone necklace features a large openwork swallowtail butterfly accented with black enamel dot detailing and a dark enamel body, giving the piece wonderful contrast and bold visual impact.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe butterfly is articulated, allowing movement in the wings and adding to the dimensional, sculptural feel when worn. Its ornate filigree-style openwork and unusual swallowtail shape make it an especially eye-catching statement design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis necklace is part of the documented DEC group: pieces designed by DeLizza \u0026amp; Elster, makers of Juliana jewelry, but manufactured by another company. The meaning of the DEC initials has not been documented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is illustrated on page 323 of Juliana Jewelry – The Last Generation in a different colorway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003eLength: approximately 24 inches\u003cbr\u003eButterfly pendant: approximately 5 x 4.75 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlight wear at articulation points as should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Juliana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55563484135715,"sku":"ROSE-3963","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5539\/5363\/files\/blackenamelbutter3.png?v=1788735671"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5539\/5363\/collections\/clown_9e6df860-4ccf-4213-9a2d-cf575afd6d73.png?v=1788737067","url":"https:\/\/www.ourvintagerosejewelry.com\/collections\/dec-marked-jewelry-delizza-elster-designs.oembed","provider":"Our Vintage Rose Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}