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The first set with the black enameling is a featured book set, but these are all signed Coro in script. The purple Aurora set is signed DES PAT PEND. The brooch is 1946 Patent on file as #145.628. The elegant Lily is signed Coro in script.
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Coro Costume JewelryCoro, a partnership between Emanuel Cohn (the "Co") and Gerald Rosenberg (t…
The purple Aurora set, oh my, the purple Aurora set!!!!
Wowed Esther110? I was too those stones are so pretty. I called them peacock aurora so many flashing color's. Thank you for commenting. I'm glad you enjoyed seeing the set.
Absolutely wowed!! These iridescent purple stones are my favorite!!
See??? http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/29542-mothers-rhinestone-set?in=user lol
Yes they are all fabulous, but I'd have to say my favorite is number 1, just gorgeous :)
CinnaMomma, Thank you for the comment, that set is not one I've often seen. We love Coro costume jewelry, our next choice is W. Germany.
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I just bought my first Coro last week. I'll have to post a picture of it.
ThriftStoreAddict, I for one look forward to seeing you first purchase of Coro.
I'm on the lookout for some Coro now! Such wonderful detail in these!!