This album was created for guests wishing to see what has been reviewed by the Discovering D&E Juliana Jewelry group and/or Mr. Frank DeLizza.
Please Note: If you purchased jewelry listed as Juliana or DeLizza & Elster (D&E) from an online store, site, or auction, congratulations! Now then, how do you determine if what you purchased is really made and manufactured by the DeLizza and Elster company? What if the item you purchased is not the typical jewelry that has been in many books or always listed as "Verified or Book Piece"? What then? There are a number of resources including Mr. DeLizza's book you can purchase. It is the best and only way to thank a man and his family for everything he verifies or verified for authors, dealers and collectors non gratis.
Our group used to conduct weekly verification reviews to determine the probability of a piece or set of unsigned jewelry for DeLizza & Elster manufacturing traits or well known styles. Our opinion and determinations were based on the information made available to us including but not limited to: verified photos with backup documentation from design/sketch books and company photographs we had the opportunity to review, correspondence, training, and Q&A sessions with Mr. DeLizza and having him review thousands of photos.
Over the years after Mr. DeLizza wrote his Memoirs book, other books were written by members of our group, recognizing the group's contribution to training others, presenting new designs, styles and explaining in depth what was never known or understood. Our group had a record number of "firsts" in so many areas to educate, inform and celebrate the family behind the jewelry.
But out of respect for Mr. and Mrs. DeLizza, their children, grand and great grand children, I feel they should be allowed to enjoy their golden years and not be inundated with constant requests for verifications. Mr. DeLizza personally shared something with me that confirmed and assured me that allowing them their much deserved privacy after all the years of photos and questions was the right thing to do.
Examples of the jewelry seen in our archived files have been seen and verified in person by Mr. Frank DeLizza. We hosted the first ever D&E Juliana Jewelry Conference (March 2008) where thousands of pieces of jewelry made by D&E were on display for everyone to examine, ask questions and get "verified".
We used to provide our members with either a group consensus and/or a response from Mr. Frank DeLizza. It is up to each individual member to accept/agree with the decision.
In addition to input from others, our members continue to have access to countless resources within our group files to help them learn and gain proficiency in identifying D&E jewelry. I remember the number of people we have educated over the years who came to us with little expertise and left with a wealth of knowledge and our blood, sweat and tears.
Mr. DeLizza is the former (last) owner of the DeLizza & Elster company; son of William, (one of the original owners). For years he played an active role in the vintage costume jewelry community and a was a recipient of the CF&CJ Award, from the Italian Foreign Ministry, Department Italiani Nel Mondo:
"his professional activity expresses the elegance and
style of the refined taste and perfect mastery of the Italian craftsmen gold, of the thousand of unknown little Michelangeli Italy has give birth to, many of whom emigrated to America"., honored with his family name and company engraved in front of his favorite Italian American Club.
Use this information as a guide for determining what may look like D&E (aka Juliana) but is not. (folder #7)
Use this information to find out more about types of jewelry available:
To learn more about manufacturing costume jewelry in 20th Century America through the eyes of Frank DeLizza, DeLizza & Elster, Inc., order your autographed copy of the newly released book, "Memoirs of a Fashion Jewelry Manufacturer". The book includes some of their original black/white design sketches as well as photographs of the jewelry, ads, and other items of interest.
Send payment to:
Mr. Frank DeLizza
88 Lake Shore Drive
Wurtsboro, NY 12790-2153
The cost of the book for U.S. residents is $29.00, which includes shipping/handling, payable via check or money order. The cost to Canada is $32.00 USD and should be paid using an international money order.
Copyright!
Jewelry photos and written information presented in our albums and folders are copyright protected and the property of the account holder.
Consider the Source! Our files do not include original photos from anyone. We store copies of images sent to us for express group purposes and group activities. If someone tells you otherwise, they may have an ulterior motive for feeding you misinformation. Check it out for yourself!
