“Athena” Vintage Tru-Kay Box Set, Crystal and Aqua Rhinestones in Faux Velvet box

Description

Tru-Kay vintage costume jewelry (1946-1982)
The history of the Tru-Kay jewelry brand began over 76 years ago in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Founded in February 1946, Tru-Kay Manufacturing Co. was a family business headed by Alan M. Kaufman, its president. The company handcrafted high-quality classic design jewelry using 12K and 14K gold, sterling silver, cultured pearls, genuine coral, jade, shell, Austrian crystal or rhinestones. The markings on the oval cartouche included the initials TK and the hallmark of gold. In addition, most of the jewelry sold in large stores was packaged in beautiful branded boxes with a foil tag and a stylized Tru-Kay logo.

Tru-Kay boxed set. Never out of the box. Necklace, earrings, and converts to broach.

The box is 5″ x 7″ vintage style faux velvet cutout. Box is lined with satin and jewelry set is displayed on a removable satin covered pane. Box is clean with no damage.

crystal and aqua rhinestones – Never out of box and would really sparkle with a good cleaning. Metal is identified on a sticker 1/20 – 12Kt Gold Filled. ~ 16″ chain with art nouveau styling detachable medallion. Medallion can be worn as a broach. Earring are screwback.