The history of the Russel Creations jewelry brand began in 1960 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and lasted just over a decade. The craftsmen of the Russel Jewelry Manufacturing Co. widely advertised their products in the early 1960-70s and sold them in the largest department stores in the United States. They also paid special attention to the packaging of jewelry, selling them in branded boxes with gold-foiled tags.

According to the 1960 jewelry ads, “House of Scarabs” Russel Jewelry Mfg Co were “manufacturers of the finest quality genuine scarab bracelets”, jades, cameos, and cultured pearl jewelry. The craftsmen traditionally used 14 K gold, sterling silver, enamel, semi-precious and precious stones. In particular, sapphires, emeralds, citrine, amethyst, ruby, agate, and others.

The design of the jewelry reflects the fashion of the 1960s and 70s – delicate floral motifs, leaves, animalistic figurative brooches, filigree cameos, shell carvings, curls and filigree frames. These were mainly jewelry pieces for women – necklaces, earrings, clips, bracelets, brooches, pins, pendants, charms, and rings.

Created in the 1960s and 70s using high-quality materials and workmanship, they are now a collector’s item.

Russel Creations Vintage Costume Jewelry