Vintage Signed Pennino Rhinestone Bracelet – 1950s Cocktail Bow Design

Own a piece of timeless mid-century glamour with this exquisitely crafted vintage bracelet by Pennino Jewelry, an iconic name in American costume jewelry. This signed piece is a classic example of Pennino’s “illusionary luxury” — made to mimic the elegance of platinum and diamonds with impeccable quality and style.

📜 Provenance Note

From the golden twilight of the 1940s,

this bracelet once sparkled under lamplight at ballroom halls,

wrapped around a wrist that clutched a velvet clutch,

as jazz spilled from the speakers and promises swirled like smoke.

Crafted by Pennino, masters of illusionary luxury,

its twin loops of ice-bright rhinestones

mimic the opulence of diamonds

with none of the restraint.

A relic of post-war glamour—

graceful, unhurried, and utterly unforgettable.

Let it rest again on the wrist of a dreamer.

🧾 Item Details:

• Brand: Pennino (signed on clasp)

• Era: Circa 1950–1955

• Design: Double-loop bow / ribbon motif

• Stone Type: Clear baguette-cut rhinestones (glass)

• Setting: Prong-set in silvertone and goldtone metal

• Clasp Type: Fold-over box clasp with adjustable snake chain

• Size: Approx. 17.5 cm internal length (adjustable)

• Condition:

▪ Two baguette rhinestones are missing (see photos)

▪ All other stones remain bright and secure

▪ Mechanism and structure are sound and wearable

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💎 About the Maker – Pennino Jewelry (1926–1966):

Founded in New York City by Italian brothers Frank, Jack, and Oreste Pennino, the company became renowned for producing high-end costume jewelry that rivaled fine jewelry in design and detail. Their work featured:

• Hand-set Austrian rhinestones in elegant arrangements

• Solid, heavy settings with rhodium or gold plating

• Designs that mirrored platinum and diamond creations of the time

During the 1940s–1950s, Pennino specialized in graceful, romantic motifs — bows, florals, and ribbon forms — using illusion settings that sparkled like real gemstones. Pieces were meticulously crafted and often signed, as this bracelet is.

Pennino closed in 1966 and destroyed most molds, making signed examples like this increasingly rare. Their work is now highly collectible and celebrated for its craftsmanship and glamour.

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📸 Photos are of the actual item. Please zoom in to appreciate the details.

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✨ Why This Bracelet Stands Out:

• Classic 1950s “cocktail” design

• Collectible brand with a storied legacy

• Intricately prong-set baguette rhinestones

• Adjustable clasp for flexible fit

• Includes Kassandra’s Kollectables insert card with original artwork and provenance note

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📦 Shipping & Packaging:

• Securely packaged with tracked post

• Ships from Australia

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💬 Kassandra Says:

“Pennino were the illusionists of vintage sparkle — masters of making costume jewelry feel like high-end treasures. This bracelet once turned heads at ballroom halls, and it’s ready to shine again.”