The Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection is one of North America's premiere collections of vintage costume jewelry. Carole Tanenbaum has been collecting costume jewelry for over twenty-five years resulting in an unparalleled collection of over 15,000 pieces dating as far back as the Victorian period through to the 1980's.
Featuring only the highest quality, the collection includes designer stamped, limited edition and one-of-a-kind pieces. Carole's discerning eye has produced a magnificent collection that has attracted the attention of both vintage collectors and individuals who appreciate unique jewelry. Jewelry from the collection has been featured in high-profile film and television productions and in a multitude of fashion publications. Prominent celebrities are also avid collectors of the Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection.
Carole's collection includes necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings and brooches ranging from simple elegant designs to elaborate and glamorous jewels to enchanting playful pieces. Her collection also includes a unique line of vintage compacts, hair accessories and purses. Current highlights are Bakelite, figural pins, Scottish Victorian jewelry, an extensive selection of Czech pieces and designer stamped jewels by some of the most important design houses throughout North America and Europe, including Chanel, Trifari, Haskell, Schiapparelli, Hobe, Boucher and many others.
Selections from the Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection are available at Holt Renfrew locations across Canada, Seedhouse, New York; Saks Fifth Avenue, select boutiques across the U.S. and online.
As a world-renowned collector, Carole has given a series of lectures on vintage costume jewelry at the Royal Ontario Museum and is often called upon for her expertise in the field. Fabulous Fakes: A Passion for Vintage - 100 years of Costume Jewelry, the book featuring Carole Tanenbaum's extraordinary personal collection is available at all major bookstores.
For the entertainment industry, the Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection is available for rental and sale. We pride ourselves on making the process of selection easy for your busy schedules. Our jewels are timeless and can be used for films reflecting the turn of the century to the present.