Collection: Rare Collectibles

This is a curated collection of particularly rare and collectible McClelland Barclay jewellery pieces notable for their scarcity and quality. These are among the most desirable pieces for vintage costume jewellery collectors and took decades to find.

Find this rare Art Moderne rhinestone swirls necklace (shown), a sterling silver  "Americana" charm bracelet and a rhinestone, pearl and enamel gold-plated cuff bracelet. There is a series of five exotic figural head brooches including the "Carmen Miranda" brooch, hard-to-find rings, earrings and sterling and gold-plated necklaces.

Only made in limited quantities between 1938-1943 by the Rice-Weiner Company of Providence, RI, these unique and very high quality McClelland Barclay jewellery designs are made of various materials including sterling silver, sterling vermeil, gold plated metal, faux pearls and colourful rhinestones.

Vintage McClelland Barclay Art Moderne gold-plated with multi-color rhinestone necklace on white background
Watch a video preview of the book: McClelland Barclay: Painter of Beautiful Women and More by Patricia Gostick

New revelations about McClelland Barclay jewellery

Author and longtime McClelland Barclay jewellery collector, Patricia Gostick reveals intriguing new discoveries she unearthed about the maker of McClelland Barclay costume jewellery while researching the biography of the artist. A must-read for collectors of vintage Art Deco and Art Moderne jewellery.

"Those who collect jewelry, in particular, will find this book compelling." - Barbara Schwartz, costume jewellery historian & founder, TruFaux Jewels

"You will have to read the book to find out the back story." - Elyse Zorn Karlin, editor, Association for the Study of Jewelry and Related Arts (ASJRA).

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