Karu Arke
Karu Arke Inc Japanned Leaf Brooch Pin Red Auro Borealis Rhinestones Vintage
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Karu Arke Inc Japanned Leaf Brooch with Red Auro Borealis Rhinestones Japanned refers to a metal finish, typically a matte or glossy black coating, used to imitate East Asian lacquerware. The technique involves applying a varnish, often with a resin or asphaltum base, which is then heat-dried or baked to harden it. This matte black metal finish was a common and signature element in many of KARU ARKE INC pieces during the 1950s and 1960s. The technique was strategically employed to create a dramatic contrast, which allowed the vibrant colors of the rhinestones, like the red aurora borealis crystals in your brooch, to "pop" and appear more brilliant. The use of this finish is often listed as a characteristic feature of collectible Karu Arke jewelry, similar in quality to other contemporary makers like Weiss or CoroAccording to Jewelry Kaleidoscope:Karu Arke Inc costume jewelryNew York City based costume jewelry manufacturer Karu was the successful collaboration of Paul Kaufman and Jack Ruderman, which began in the 1940’s. Karu jewelry was extremely popular. According to Jack Ruderman, the treasurer of Karu, their sales already in 1948 amounted to about $ 22 million. Traditionally, sales of costume jewelry on Christmas Eve were very high. The quality and designs of Karu costume jewelry are similar to Weiss or Weisner.Noteworthy, the then-famous jewelry company Coro, owned by Cohen & (and) Rosenberger, filed a complaint against Karu in 1952. In particular, due to the similarity of the names of the two companies – Caro and Karu. However, the court considering this case did not find sufficient grounds to satisfy the claim. Indeed, Karu meant the fusion of the first two letters of Kaufman-Ruderman. However, Karu’s name soon changed to Karu Arke Inc. Also, among Karu trademarks was Karu Fifth Avenue.By 1972, the company ceased to exist. Thus, all Karu brand products are vintage and collectible.
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