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Benedikt N.Y. costume jewelry

Brooch Maltese cross.
Brooch Maltese cross.

Benedikt N.Y. is a jewelry brand founded by Howard Benedict.

He made costume jewelry in New York from 1955-1963. In some cases, vintage jewelry from Benedikt is influenced by the design of Hattie Carnegie (Henrietta Kenengeyser). It must be assumed that Howard liked the work of this purposeful woman. In turn, the original designs of Howard’s works were in some cases borrowed by his competing partners in the jewelry business, including Kenneth Jay Lane, which in itself was not surprising.

The most famous jewelry Benedikt N.Y. are heraldic brooches all kinds of Maltese crosses, stars and coats of arms. Such products are now highly valued among collectors around the world.

Brooch in the shape of a crescent with horns up a symbol of the divine power of creation. The crescent as a heraldic symbol can be traced in the ancient beliefs of the Slavic peoples. And in English and Canadian heraldry, the crescent means the younger line, the second son.

The symbol of the growing moon is also associated with the iconography of Hinduism. It is worn by Shiva in his hair. The crescent is a vessel with soma, the nectar of immortality. Symbolizes control over the mind.

Benedikt N.Y. is a jewelry brand founded by Howard Benedict.
He made costume jewelry in New York from 1955-1963. Etruscan style bracelet, cabochons - glass, Benedikt NY, 1960s, USA. Bracelet length - 18.5 cm.
Etruscan style bracelet, cabochons – glass, Benedikt NY, 1960s, USA. Bracelet length – 18.5 cm.
Benedikt N.Y. is a jewelry brand founded by Howard Benedict.
He made costume jewelry in New York from 1955-1963. Brooch in the shape of a cross, inserts - glass, Benedikt NY, 1960s, USA. Brooch size - 6 cm x 6 cm.
Brooch in the shape of a cross, inserts – glass, Benedikt NY, 1960s, USA. Brooch size – 6 cm x 6 cm.
Benedikt N.Y. is a jewelry brand founded by Howard Benedict.
He made costume jewelry in New York from 1955-1963. The brooch is made of aged gold-colored jewelry alloy, has movable chains, and is decorated with amber-colored Austrian crystals.
The brooch is made of aged gold-colored jewelry alloy, has movable chains, and is decorated with amber-colored Austrian crystals.