Miscellaneous

From humble beginnings in a small NYC shop Coro grew to become the largest manufacturer of costume jewelry. Coro proudly describes their manufacturing facility in Providence, RI...

"The lighting is perfect, and shining glass windows provide excellent ventilation. A large cafeteria and a parking lot are provided for the convenience of employees. Musak is another feature and rest periods relieve the afternoon hours".

In 1951 Coro produced a History and Sales Manual in honor of the company's 50th anniversary. The photographs and quoted text on this web page are taken from this handbook, which was generously shared by Stacey Rosoff.

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1758.Coro Mexico - Unpatented

During WWII and until about 1950, Coro contracted Taller Borda Silversmiths, owned by Hector Aquilar, to produce jewelry out of Mexico in response to the shortage of metals in the US. The pieces are spectacular and an interpretation of 40s style that is uniquely Mexican. This jewelry was not patented as it wasn't created by Coro's designers.

Hector Aguilar had previously worked for Spratling's "Las Delicias" before opening his own studio.

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1759.Coro Patents - Figural Birds

This album includes only Coro bird figural design patents and corresponding photos and advertisements illustrating the patent.

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1760.Coro Germany

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1761.Coro China

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1762.Coro Norseland - Unpatented

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1763.Coro Duette Patents

Each Coro Duette or separable brooch had a uniquely shaped Duette frame made specifically to hold the two pin clips (or fur clips)in a fixed position so that together they could be worn as a brooch. When the duette frame becomes separated from the clips it is almost impossible to know what pin clips it belongs with and the duette is lost to jewellery collectors. Single duette clips can often be found but the value of a separated clip is far lower and less desirable than a fully assembled duette.

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1764.Coro Patents - Figural People

This album includes design patents for Coro people figurals, cameos featuring a face and jewelry in the form of hands.

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1765.Coro Patents - Figural Insects

From butterflies to beetles, this page includes Coro insect design patents.

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1766.Coro Fruit Veg

Edible Coro jewels from fruit to nuts.

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1767.THOZE GUYS

Thoze Guys from Sweetwater TX., along with Los Sociales, kept the Tropicana's dance floor packed all night this past Saturday night long!
A good time was has by all. Once again we'd like to wish our dear friend, Alicia Valenzuela, a very happy birthday! Luv ya Chica!
Enjoy the pics!

June 27, 2015

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