ORA
This Chicago based company was begun by Oreste Agnini and Ralph Singer - ORA was a combination of Oreste and Ralph. This signature was first used in the 1940's; apparently the earliest pieces were unsigned. Most of the time ORA pieces are found intact - no missing stones - and apparently the glue "secret" was that the company used clear nail enamel as an adhesive! Though similar in style to Bogoff, another Chicago based fashion jewelry company of the same time period, both companies say they had no knowledge of each other.
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Description: ORA Articulated Clear Rhinestone Necklace and Earring Set - Fabulous set done with various sizes of pear and round rhinestones. The earrings are done in four connecting sections, center of necklace has same design plus three more articulated sections going up each side of the chain. Chain links are typical for this brand with a single paste set rhinestone; foldover clasp has small paste set rounds. Necklace is 14" with a 2" drop, clip earrings are 2" x 3/4" . Heavy rhodium plate, excellent condition. I have replaced a few missing rhinestones. Item: SS1-489 Price: $89.50 US Sorry, SOLD! |
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Description: ORA earrings in light sapphire blue and clear rhinestones - Light blue marquises and clear rhinestone pave set in rhodium plated silver. Clip mechanisms; about 1 1/2" x 1". Mirror images, larger marquises are slightly more intense color-wise than the smaller ones. Another elegant design from this Chicago based company. Item: SE1-225 Price: $47.50 US |
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Description: ORA Clear Rhinestone Bracelet - A nice example of why ORA is avidly collected. This has a floral motif done in marquises and baguettes; side portions are pave set links that look like interlocked hearts. Foldover clasp is rhinestone set, safety chain, rhodium plate is in great shape. About 7 1/4". Item: SB3-202 Price: $85.00 US |
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Description: ORA Light Sapphire and Clear Rhinestone Bracelet - Excellent original condition, all stones original (and there are hundreds). Eight links with alternating "stripes" of paved rhinestones, safety chain, foldover clasp with stones. A testament to ORA's quality. 7" x almost 3/4". Silvertone, excellent condition.. Item: SB12-448 Price: $67.50 US    |
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Description: ORA Foliate Design Choker Necklace - Done in silvertone with all clear pave set rhinestones, this is one of the loveliest designs I have seen for this brand. Center of necklace has alternating larger up and down leaves, while chain portion has more of a y-shaped link made up of tiny leaves. The design goes around the entire necklace; foldover clasp is also rhinestone set. 14 3/4" x 5/8" at the widest points. All stones are there and original, excellent condition in all respects and a true masterpiece of beauty from this Chicago based company. Item: SN1-530 Price: $95.00 US  |
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