Les Bernard Salmon Bamboo Style Bangle and Hoop Earrings

Description

This lovely Les Bernard Salmon Bamboo Style Bangle and matching Hoop Earrings will be a fabulous and traditional jewelry set to add to your vintage jewelry collection! The salmon / orange enamel color with gold accents and the bamboo design detail make this set one that will stand the test of time.

• Marks: The bangle is marked “Les Bernard Inc.” There is not mark on the matching earrings.
• Dimensions: (bangle) 2.75″ wide; (clip on earrings) 1.25″ wide
• Condition: Great vintage condition please see pics for details.

About Les Bernard

Les Bernard jewelry was named for founders: Bernard Shapiro and Lester Joy. Bernard Shapiro was the son of well-respected Vogue Jewelry designer Harold Shapiro. Lester Joy was a talented jewelry designer. Les Bernard, Inc. was based in New York, NY at 417 5th Avenue from 1963 – 1996. The jewelry was both designed and manufactured at this site. Joy is known for designing jewelry for the company, and it is believed that Shapiro may have designed some of their pieces as well. They also manufactured jewelry for other fashion designers including Ugo Correani, Mary McFadden, and James Galanos. They are also known for producing the Dynasty Collection costume jewelry in conjunction with the popular television show in the 1980s. After more than two successful decades of costume jewelry, the company closed in 1996.