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Many of you may not realize it but Cheryl Killmer was the one who really started the ball rolling on the research of DeLizza & Elster Juliana Jewelry..Please read her short bio below:

"I started collecting D&E about 25 years ago when my girlfriend got me going to the Kane County Flea Market.
One of our mutual work friends found out I was interested in costume jewelry and showed me a bracelet she said "was not her style". It was astoundingly brilliant with deep emerald green and AB rhinestones. She sold it to me for $5.00!

As I refined my jewelry buying I noticed that a lot of the beautifully colored rhinestone bracelets I bought had the same kind of links so I looked for more of them. Back then they were easy to find and because they were not signed, usually were relatively inexpensive by comparison to some other jewelry.

As I collected them, sometimes a piece at a time, I started to be able to tell the matching pieces without having the bracelets. Since then I have been putting together the sets and parures whenever possible.

Fast forward to 2000 when I first opened my web site. I belonged to Jewel Collect but never had anything much to post for "show and tell" so I posted some of my favorite sets and parures. There was a big flurry of interest and people showed images of their own pieces. Several people had the five link bracelets with paper-tags of "Gloria" and "Tara". Then a couple people showed "Juliana" tagged jewelry. Because we didn't then know if one company or many made the different sets, we called it all "Juliana style" which gave collectors a way to search for it on-line. Interest skyrocketed.

In 2002 I was surfing eBay and came across an auction purporting to be Juliana. I noticed that the seller referred to Frank DeLizza and the company DeLizza and Elster as having manufactured the Juliana jewelry. She turned out to be Kassi Mercy and Kassi put me in touch with Frank DeLizza. He and I spent a few hours on the phone after he had looked at my web site and was amazed at how much I had collected.

I knew immediately this would make a great article for the VFCJ magazine and got in touch with Lucille Tempesta. Lucille set up a meeting at the DeLizza's home and I decided I had to be there too, so flew in to New York and off Lucille, Anna Ferreira and I went. The DeLizzas was so hospitable - we stayed over night and talked non-stop about his company and the jewelry. Lucille had her magazine formats set to go so we had to keep the whole thing under wraps until the Juliana article came out in 2003. The rest, as they say, is history."

Date(s): January 13, 2010. Album by Jewelry Ring. 1 - 130 of 130 Total. 50480 Visits.

1 "JULIANA JEWELRY REFERENCE Delizza and Elster Identification & Value Guide" by Ann Pitman The latest offering from renowned author Ann Mitchell Pitman features the dazzling jewelry designs of DeLizza & Elster, a company known to jewelry lovers the world over as "Juliana." This all-new reference book, targeted to collectors both novice and experienced, showcases a vast variety of vintage jewelry from a prolific manufacturer, one whose designs debuted in 1947 with simple, crystal rhinestone pieces and progressed to bolder, high-glitz bijoux in the 1990s.	2 Mr. Frank DeLizza and lovely wife Joan "MEMOIRS OF A FASHION JEWELRY MANUFACTURER" - DeLizza and Elster Inc. "For years collectors wondered about the mysterious creator of the Juliana line - some of the most colorful and inventive costume jewelry to be found. Here Frank DeLizza, head of DeLizza and Elster Inc. tells the engaging tale of his family’s odyssey in America, their embrace of jewelry-making as their foothold in a new land and the many companies, besides Juliana, they created to sell their wares."	3 Spring 2003 Issue of VFCJ entitled: Unraveling the Great Juliana Mystery
4 CLICK ON PICTURE OF BOOK TO READ ENTIRE REVIEW “JULIANA JEWELRY REFERENCE” by ANN PITMAN Hardbound, 320 Pages, Collector Books, 2010 Reviewed by Mary Ann Docktor-Smith Ann Pitman’s new book, “Juliana Jewelry Reference” has something for everyone. Do you like looking at tons of great photos of dazzling vintage costume jewelry? Do you have an interest in vintage jewelry history? Are you a DeLizza & Elster AKA “Juliana” collector or dealer? This book is for each of you! I typically think of the jewelry books in my library as being primarily either “picture” books or “reference” books. Ann has done a masterful job of creating a book that admirably fills both of these categories. “Juliana Jewelry Reference” begins with insightful and interesting information and history about the jewelry and about DeLizza & Elster as a company. The bulk of the book is organized into sections that highlight particular designs and types of D&E jewelry, ill...	5 Purple D&E Dragonfly Pin Compliments of Karla Wacker Our Vintage Rose	6 Maroon D&E Butterfly pin Courtesy of Karla Wacker
7 Topaz Turtle Pin D&E Courtesy of Karla Wacker	8 Pink Bug D&E Pin Courtesy of Karla Wacker	9 Topaz D&E Bird Pin Courtesy of Karla Wacker
10 Red Donkey Pin D&E Courtesy of Karla Wacker	11 Pretty D&E Juliana demi Compliments of Diana Craig Sparks Bonnie & Clyde's Treasure Trove	12 Back construction Courtesy of Diana Craig Sparks
13 Backs of earrings Courtesy of Diana Craig Sparks	14 Crystal dangle D&E dangle brooch Courtesy of Diana Craig Sparks	15 Back of brooch Courtesy of Diana Craig Sparks
16 This keystone pin, in ruby red, is shown in Ann Pittman's new book "Juliana Jewelry Reference" on page 148. This one is done in topaz. 1958 Courtesy of Diana Craig Sparks	17 Back construction Courtesy of Diana Craig Sparks	18 Awesome DeLizza & Elster Juliana parure Compliments of Dotty Stringfield Illusion Jewels Vintage Costume Jewelry
19 Juliana Set Dripping Red & Amethyst Purple Rhinestones & Beads Necklace, Bracelet, Earrings Compliments of Lorna Breshears Jewelry Addiction	20 D&E Stippled cabochon parure Compliments of Bobye Syverson The Enchanted Castle	21 Matching Bracelet Courtesy of Bobye Syverson
22 Pretty D&E Brooch Earrings and Bracelet Courtesy of Bobye Syverson	23 All chatons are dark ABs. Oval cabs are art glass with small flower inclusions. Matching earrings. Courtesy of Bobye Syverson	24 D&E Cameo Set Courtesy of Bobye Syverson
25 Gorgeous D&E Juliana parure Courtesy of Bobye Syverson	26 D&E Coral color Earrings Courtesy of Barbara Sallen	27 DeLizza and Elster "seed" parure. Although the beads are glass they do look a little like bright seeds. There are olivine rhinestones and unfoiled topaz thin navettes and orange rhinestones. Two different brooches came with this grouping. Compliments of Cheryl Killmer Past Perfection
28 Stunning and totally unusual DeLizza and Elster parure of large mottled art glass cabs and topaz and topaz AB rhinestones. Courtesy of Cheryl Killmer	29 Unusual set with large watermelon rivoli rhinestones, orange,brown, pink, blue and green rhinestones to accent, set in gunmetal. Courtesy of Cheryl Killmer	30 Bright pink, almost orchid in color, DeLizza and Elster parure with glass side-hinged bracelet with "etched" finish, large brooch and earrings. Courtesy of Cheryl Killmer
31 Another great DeLizza and Elster figural - an opaque green rhinestone Roadrunner with small AB rhinestones, set in goldtone. Courtesy of Cheryl Killmer	32 Beautiful D&E aka JULIANA brooch with original paper tag which dates it to the 1967-1968 years when Frank DeLizza had opened a new company and named it for his Mother, Julia. A lovely gift from a beautiful lady! Courtesy of Cheryl Killmer	33 Juliana Capri blue rivoli bracelet, dangling pin and earrings Courtesy of Cheryl Killmer
34 Stunning D&E Brooch Compliments of Dan Day The Queen's Jewels	35 Red rhinestone D&E Brooch Courtesy of Dan Day	36 Elegant D&E Swan pin Courtesy of Dan Day
37 D&E Douette style Pin Courtesy of Dan Day	38 Backs and Mechanism Courtesy of Dan Day	39 D&E Parure Courtesy of Dan Day
40 D&E Juliana Cameo Brooch Compliments of Penny Whitlow	41 D&E clear Rhinestone Demi Courtesy of Penny Whitlow	42 D&E Butterfly Pin Compliments of Nancy Cox
43 Cute D&E bug pin Courtesy of Nancy Cox	44 Amazing Juliana D&E Demi Compliments of Kathy Small Small Treasures on Etsy	45 Blue D&E Demi Courtesy of Kathy Small
46 Colorful D&E Brooch Courtesy of Kathy Small	47 Lovely green glass Demi D&E Courtesy of Kathy Small	48 D&E faux glass tortoise shel cameo brooch and earrings. Compliments of Lilly Vittetow Lilly's Vintage Jewelry
49 Black & White Leopard spotted cabochons brooch and earrings set Compliments of Lilly Vittetow	50 DeLizza & Elster Dangling crystal beads and rhinestones brow brooch and earrings set Compliments of Lilly Vittetow	51 DeLizza and Elster 1973 Cast pendant bead necklace. Compliments of Lilly Vittetow
52 DeLizza and Elster Cobalt Blue Rhinestones Pendant Necklace Compliments of Lilly Vittetow	53 DeLizza and Elster Blue Purple Heliotrope Rhinestone Brooch. Compliments of Lilly Vittetow	54 Juliana Aurora Borealis rhinestones Bracelet and earrings Compliments of Alison Gadberry Alison's Antiques & Vintage Jewelry
55 DeLizza & Elster Blue rhinestones butterfly brooch and earrings Compliments of Alison Gadberry	56 DeLizza and Elster Oval Cat's eye cabs brooch Compliments of Alison Gadberry	57 Juliana Kite rhinestones Bracelet and earrings set Compliments of Alison Gadberry
58 Juliana reb aurora borealis rhinestones brocelet Compliments of Alison Gadberry	59 DeLizza and Elster citrine keystone rhinestones brooch Compliments of Alison Gadberry	60 DeLizza and Elster Coral matrix ovals and black marquise Bracelet, necklace and earrings. Compliments of Dianne Lavenburg Vintage Jewelry Meadow
61 DeLizza and Elster Red Fluss brooch and earrings set. Compliments of Karen Walck Haley Joyful Vintage Jewelry	62 DeLizza and Elster Blue Rhinestone starburst brooch Compliments of Karen Haley	63 DeLizza and Elster Citrine gold palm leaf brooch Compliments of Karen Haley
64 DeLizza and Elster Green and clear rhinestones pendant necklace and earrings. Compliments of Karen Haley	65 DeLizza & Elster Black framed disks brooch and earrings Compliments of Karen Haley	66 White milkglass Brooch D&E Compliments of Kim Napoleone Cranberry Manor
67 Blue Milkglass Brooch D&E Courtesy of Kim Napoleone	68 White milkglass dangle Pin D&E Courtesy of Kim Napoleone	69 Beautiful D&E Demi Courtesy of Kim Napoleone
70 DeLizza and Elster Hematite Cabs Necklace, Brooch and Earrings. Compliments of Lee Caplan Faux Jewels	71 DeLizza and Elster Amber rhinestones clamper bracelet Compliments of Lee Caplan	72 Juliana half cup dangling crystal beads bracelet Compliments of Lee Caplan
73 Juliana AB red rhinestones bracelet and earrings set Compliments of Lee Caplan	74 Juliana smoky gray and clear rhinestones necklace, bracelet and earrings set Compliments of Lee Caplan	75 DeLizza and Elster polka dot beads Donkey brooch Compliments of Linda Lange LOVES-JEWELS
76 D&E Juliana Necklace Courtesy of Linda Lange	77 D&E Juliana Brooch Courtesy of Linda Lange	78 D&E filigree bead Brooch Courtesy of Linda Lange
79 Beautiful D&E 5 link Bracelet Courtesy of Linda Lange	80 DeLizza and Elster Blue spray brooch and earrings Compliments of Nancy Lewis Whimsey's Antiques	81 DeLizza and Elster Neon Geometric bracelet, earrings and brooch Compliments of Nancy Lewis
82 DeLizza and Elster Black and AB rhinestones collar necklace Compliments of Nancy Lewis	83 DeLizza and Elster glass Fuss Gemstones collar neckalce Compliments of Nancy Lewis	84 DeLizza and Elster faux mosaic turtle brooch and earrings Compliments of Nancy Lewis
85 DeLizza and Elster demi Compliments of Tracy Green Venus Vintage Jewelry	86 DeLizza and Elster Stippled cabochon Brooch, Necklace, bracelet and earrings Compliments of Tracy Green	87 DeLizza & Elster Heliotrope Rhinestones Peacock brooch Compliments of Jan Gaughan Eclectic Vintage Jewelry and Collectibles
88 Glizy D&E Demi Compliments of Alicia Boyle Boylerpf Jewelry	89 Pretty D&E Braclet Courtesy of Adrienne Shivers	90 White & brown Stripe Brooch D&E Courtesy of Adrienne Shivers
91 Juliana Green Rhinestone Brooch Set Courtesy of Adrienne Shivers	92 Back construction	93 Red navette and aurora brooch D&E set Courtesy of Adrienne Shivers
94 View of construction	95 Pretty blue D&E Brooch Compliments of Cheri Van Hoover Milky Way Jewels	96 D&E blue glass dangle Earrings Courtesy of Cheri Van Hoover
97 Green D&E brooch Courtesy of Cheri Van Hoover	98 Blue satin glass 5 Link Bracelet Courtesy of Cheri Van Hoover	99 Pretty D&E Brooch Compliments of Wendy Kelly Vintageday
100 Matching D&E Earrings Courtesy of Wendy Kelly	101 Red D&E Brooch & Earrings Compliments of the Audrey Gibbons Collection	102 D&E clear Rhinestone Brooch Compliments of the Audrey Gibbons Collection
103 Back View	104 AB D&E Brooch Compliments of the Audrey Gibbons Collection	105 Pretty D&E demi Compliments of the Audrey Gibbons Collection
106 View of backs	107 DeLizza & Elster Australian Art Glass Floral Brooch Compliments of Pat Seal Treasures From Yesterday Vintage Jewelry	108 DeLizza & Elster colorful Brooch Compliments of Pat Seal
109 DeLizza & Elster Duette Dress Clips Compliments of Pat Seal	110 DeLizza & Elster Duette Dress Clips Compliments of Pat Seal	111 DeLizza & Elster Duette Dress Clips Compliments of Pat Seal
112 Juliana AB Rhinestones Bracelet and Earrings Set Compliments of Pat Seal	113 Gorgeous DeLizza and Elster Necklace Compliments of Pat Seal	114 D&E Juliana Brooch Compliments of Susan Corwin Eureka I Found It!
115 Juliana Bracelet Courtesy of Susan Corwin	116 D&E Juliana Brooch Courtesy of Susan Corwin	117 Gorgeous pink D&E Brooch Compliments of Gail Seale Prissock's Southern Jewels
118 Red D&E Demi Courtesy of Gail Seale	119 Stunning D&E Parure Courtesy of Gail Seale	120 Pretty D&E Demi Courtesy of Gail Seale
121	122 JULIANA DEMI PARURE~RED KITE STONES Compliments of Kathy Cherrett KatcherrFancy Vintage Jewelry This is just a sampling of Kathy's extensive D&E Collection. To see more please click on this link: Kathy's D&E Collection	123 D & E aka JULIANA GOLD FLUSS BRACELET Courtesy of Kathy Cherrett
124 D & E RHINESTONE BROOCH~EARRINGS~GOLD n TOPAZ RHINESTONES Courtesy of Kathy Cherrett	125 D & E aka JULIANA RHINESTONE NECKLACEMOLDED GLASSBLUES Courtesy of Kathy Cherrett	126 Beautiful D&E Demi Compliments of Julie Levine Joolbait Jewels
127 D&E Cameo Brooch Courtesy of Julie Levine	128 D&E Red rh Brooch Courtesy of Julie Levine	129 D&E Necklace with original hang tag Compliments of Jennifer Lynn Jennifer Lynn's Timeless Jewelry
130 D&E Parure with original hang tag. Compliments of Jennifer Lynn

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