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Monet Monet Monet

Monet Monet Monet

We’re talking Michael Monet here, not Claude.

Although there is something quite impressionistic about the finish and texture of these lovely earrings:

http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/cmon/hd_cmon.htm

Around the time that Claude Monet was putting the finishing touches to his water lillies at Giverny, Michael Monet was launching his costume jewellery business with just $4 to his name.

http://www.collectorsweekly.com/costume-jewelry/monet

You can be part of the Monet narrative with these fab drop earrings. They are wonderful quality, and in excellent condition, signed, and perfect for the costume jewellery collector.

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April 2, 2014 · 10:44 pm

Twinkle Twinkle….. Monet moon and stars earrings (SOLD)

Twinkle Twinkle..... Monet moon and stars earrings

Ritzy glitzy sparkly vintage, and you can buy them here, just two clicks away!

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March 15, 2014 · 9:38 pm

Monet Monet Monet

Monet clip on's

Monet clip on’s

Impressive Monet shell clip on earrings, for your shell-likes. 

One of the world’s most famous and recognisable costume jewellers, Monet has stood the test of time since 1929.

Learn more about this fabulous jewellery here.

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Frey Wille

Michaela Frey Wille earrings

Michaela Frey Wille earrings

Frey Wille makes beautiful enamelled jewellery, inspired by artists such as Gustav Klimt and Claude Monet.

The company began life in Vienna in 1951 and now has 86 shops worldwide.

Michaela Frey was an artisan designer who grew the company from a small workshop using Austrian folklore designs, and painting them on to fire enamel. Later on she produced designs for Hermes.

These vintage Frey Wille earrings are available here.

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Filed under 1950's, Accessories, Artisan, costume jewellery