Vintage Costume Jewelry Finds

  We were out and about yesterday at our usual spots, looking for gift ideas, when I found some pretty exciting vintage jewelry pieces.
The first thing I spotted was this D'Orlan gold tone brutalist style choker.  Now this D'Orlan necklace is nothing like the ones I use to sell at the jewelry counter at The Buchart Gardens.  Those one are the kind with the glass beads and semi-precious stones.  My mother gave me her set, which was gifted to her by my father when they first came to Canada.

So on returning home I started to do some research. I found a couple of good sites. Vintage North was a really good source and so was Creed Canada.  Some of the information I knew from before but I learn a few things.  

   Here is a short summary: D'Orlan was founded in 1957 by Mr. Maurice J. Bradden.  In the 50's he became Mr.Boucher’s protégé.  Mr. Marcel Boucher was a prolific designer of costume jewelry and his names signify quality materials and craftsmanship.  In 1979 (after his death)Mr.Boucher's designs and molds were sold to D’Orlan Industries of Toronto, Canada.  Pieces that are made from the original Boucher`s molds have the D`Orlan mark and an inventory number. 
 The piece that I picked up has the D’Orlan stamp and an inventory number "1399" on the back by the clasps.  With more research I can probably find out when the mold was made, but I haven't got that far.  Other than that, it is a really pretty piece to add to my collection!

The second piece was was a really neat resin necklace.

I have no idea who made it, or where it is from and when it was made.  It has a clasps tag, and I can not figure out what it stands for.  If anyone knows something about this piece, please leave a comment.
This necklace is gently loved and is in great shape.

Does anyone recognize this symbol?

The third piece is a pair of plastic and metal dangle earrings with a cute little bow.  Pretty and simple, a great piece to wear at Christmas.