Vintage 1940s 50s Van S Authentic Vans Goldtone Rhinestone Brooch.

1960s. Van S Authentic vintage costume jewelry

Van S Authentic vintage costume jewelry

Founded by Joanne and Reginald Lyon Francis Moonan in the 1930s, Authentics Inc was active for about four decades (1930-1969). Later, in the mid-30’s, they renamed their company to Van S. Authentics. According to New York Times, Joanne and Reginald sold their decorations at the Hattie Carnegie salon in New York, and at various stores around the US. Also, Van’s costume jewelry frequently appeared in fashion magazines of the time, and the Metropolitan

Brooch is numbered 7011