VTG Snowman earrings and brooch/Pendant by Best

Vintage handpainted enamel snowman earrings accompanied by a versatile pendant/brooch pin. This set is signed by Best. See below for history of Best. These pieces show some signs of aging that can be seen in the photos but are still wonderful! PRODUCT FEATURES • Snowmen • Painted • Brooch/Pendant APPROX. SIZING • Brooch/Pendant 2.5X2 • Earrings 1x.75 Founded by Sydney and Frances Lewis in 1957. Originally headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, the company went out of business in 1997. The Lewises sent out their first catalog and the first showroom at 4909 West Marshall Street in Richmond, in 1957. By 1956 (the bankruptcy time) the company had 11 Best Jewelry stores in 23 states, and a nationwide mail-order service. 1992-1993 catalog featured jewelry pieces alongside with watches, pens, Sunglasses, luggage, electronics, lamps, toys and sporting goods. Costume jewelry of this company has its own unique style, which allows these jewelry to become a rarity and collectible. Characteristic was the use of two metals in one jewelry piece – silver and gold tone metal, the brilliance and texture of which were close to precious metals. Also, the masters used pearlescent enamels, lucite and sometimes a very small amount of rhinestones and crystals. Traditionally, the jewelry of this company has the marking BEST on the reverse side. (nasvete.com)