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Florenza Unsigned Always
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The items in this design group are always found unsigned, never with a Florenza mark.

Any ideas as to why the bottom bracelet has different stones?


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Florenza used these octagon "cloud" stones in many designs.  The designs shown in photos 2 through 5 are unsigned, and always found unsigned.

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Unsigned Florenza bracelet with special rhinestone clasp.

Photo courtesy of Merry Sachs Shugart

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Photos eight through twelve show examples of signed Florenza pieces that use the octagon "cloud" stones.  You can see the like features of settings, texturing, etc. of these items compared to the unsigned designs.

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This design, done in both purple and green, is never found signed.  Identified as made by Dan Kasoff by the design, construction and findings.

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The bracelets and earrings in this design are always unmarked.  The pendant and brooches are always marked, with the Florenza name stamped into the metal.

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Example of a combination brooch/pendant in gold-tone.

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The set in pink/peach tones, with japanned metal.  As always, only the pendant is signed.

 
   
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