Monet Jewelry History: Marks, Value & Vintage Style

[Pamela Hill Lappin]

Found your way here because you love Monet? Most vintage Monet jewelry is signed, but the mark alone rarely gives you an exact date. Early pieces may carry the names Monocraft, Monét, or Monet Jewelers, while later jewelry usually bears a version of the familiar MONET signature. To identify and date a piece, examine the lettering, copyright symbol, clasp, construction, finish, and overall design together—not the signature by itself. SHOP CURRENT VINTAGE MONET JEWELRY 1930s Monogram Ad from Hecht’s Department Store About Monet Monet jewelry built its reputation on pieces that looked like fine gold—without the price tag.For decades, it offered women a way to wear polished, well-made jewelry that felt expensive but was made for everyday life. How to Identify Vintage Monet Jewelry Vintage Monet jewelry is usually easy to spot because Monet pieces are marked with the company name. Look for clean metalwork, smooth gold- or silver-tone plating, substantial weight, and clasps or clips that feel well made. Many older Monet pieces were designed to give women the look of fine jewelry without the fine-jewelry price, which is why so many necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and brooches still look polished decades later. Monet Jewelry Marks and Approximate Dates Monet used several signatures during its long history, but most marks provide only an approximate date range. Clasps and other components may have been replaced, so examine the signature alongside the piece’s construction, materials, finish, and design. MONOCRAFT — 1930s Before Monet became the company’s best-known name, Monocraft produced personalized jewelry, including its “Dangles” and “Click-Its” lines. These early pieces were generally marked MONOCRAFT in block letters. Monet Jewelers and Monét Late 1930s to Mid-1940sEarly Monet necklaces and some bracelets may have a small dangling tag reading “Monet Jewelers.” Brooches and dress clips from this period may be marked “Monét” in …

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