DeLIZZA & ELSTER AKA JULIANA

Jewelry by DeLizza & Elster


Many misattributions to jewelry produced by DeLizza & Elster resulted in a "collaborative" research project that I personally spearheaded on 12/19/03. Our goal was to have a *standard verbiage* or nomenclature along with visual resources to identify what DeLizza & Elster manufactured.

A committee was later formed for further research to accurately represent jewelry manufactured by DeLizza and Elster. We worked directly with Frank DeLizza.

Here is an outline of how the Research Project began:

Acknowledgement & History


How to Identify Delizza & Elster



It is important to note that my pink DeLizza & Elster SIGNED Celebrity bracelet below has all the characteristics of what collectors and dealers have been calling "Juliana". We have since learned from Frank DeLizza that he prefers this type of jewelry be called DeLizza & Elster...not Juliana. Juliana was a "company" that Frank Delizza operated from 1967-1968 - this tagged Juliana jewelry is not the elaborate glitz collectors desire but rather jewelry by DeLizza & Elster with no marks, no tags.




View this Image Event album of D&E and Tagged Juliana examples - including a D&E tagged piece that says "Elegant":
Image Event Album - D&E and Tagged Juliana Jewelry

See closeups of Tara Mauldin's gorgeous D&E tagged "Elegant" bracelet

More D&E References:


View the private DeLizza & Elster collection of Cheryl Killmer at Past Perfection. Within Cheryl's gallery, you see examples of clip backs and other known construction. Note: The main picture of the full parure seen here is from Cheryl at Past Perfection.

Read Cheryl's story on discovering DeLizza & Elster - also commonly referred to as "Juliana"

Cheryl's Private D&E Collection

Some of DeLizza & Elster's Clients

Cleora Craw's outstanding Confirmed D&E Jewelry

Are you looking to buy D&E? Visit these direct links to dealers that sell D&E jewelry.
Eclectic Vintage - Owner: Jan Gaughan
Cleora's Vintage Costume Jewelry - Owner: Cleora Craw
Garden Party Collection - Owner: Adrienne Shivers
Milkyway Jewels - Owner: Cheri VanHoover
AJ Vintage Costume Jewelry Store - Owner: Annette Jackson
Clerestorial - Owner: Barbara Sallen
Alison's Antique & Vintage Jewelry - Owner: Alison Gadberry
RHUMBA! - Owner: Terri Friedman
Sir Walter O'Murphy's - Owner: Geri Ramsier
Pretty Snazzy - Owner: Stephanie Brawner
Jennifer Lynn's Timeless Jewelry
Treasures in Time - Owner: Carol Bell
Emerald City Vintage Costume Jewelry - Owner: Beth Rowlands
Melodies Memories - Owner: Melodie Dimmick
Worn to Perfection - Owner: Linda Lombardo
A Twinkle In time - Owner: Cindy Amirkhan
Nancy Zell's D&E For Sale


For NEW *re-issues* of DeLizza & Elster jewelry click below:


DeLizza & Elster Re-Issues