From 1986
K.J.L. / for / AVON
The words for AVON distinguish this designer line; 1986 is the collaboration start.
cast · gold-tone costume-jewellery metal
Designer marks
Vintage Avon jewelry marks
Vintage Avon jewelry marks include cast “ELIZABETH TAYLOR / AVON / E” on gold-tone costume jewelry from 1993–1997.
- Active years
- From 1886
- Country
- United States
- City / region
- New York, New York (historic headquarters)
- Products
- jewelry, costume jewellery, designer collaboration jewellery, brooches, necklaces, earrings, bracelets
- Marks
- 5
Company founded 1886; jewellery gifts from 1963, limited sales 1965–1969, broader catalogue business around 1970–1971.
What to look for
- Read the wording around AVON. A named collaboration identifies a different line from a short internal manufacturing code.
- Use the collection name on an original box or brochure to date a basic AVON-marked piece.
- The script E within the Elizabeth Taylor oval is accompanied by the Elizabeth Taylor and Avon names; inspect the complete border.
Marks & lettering
5 marks
1989–1996
© BARRERA / for / AVON
Named BARRERA collaboration belongs to the 1989–1996 Avon line.
cast · gold-tone costume-jewellery metal
1993–1997
ELIZABETH TAYLOR / AVON / E
Script E and Elizabeth Taylor legend identify the 1993–1997 line.
cast · gold-tone costume-jewellery metal
Undated
Smithsonian / AVON
Smithsonian name distinguishes the licensed museum-themed line from ordinary AVON pieces.
cast · gold-tone costume-jewellery metal
About Avon
David H. McConnell founded the California Perfume Company in 1886; it became Avon Products in 1939. Avon offered jewelry as promotional gifts in 1963, sold a limited selection during 1965–1969, and expanded availability in 1970.
Also known as: Avon Products · California Perfume Company · Avon Products, Inc. (jewellery brand)
Look-alikes & how to tell them apart
Avon of Belleville
The Canadian jewellery firm used AVON and Sterling AVON before 1971. Compare the complete stamp, numbering and object with Belleville examples before assigning a plain AVON mark to the cosmetics company.
Kenneth Jay Lane independent jewellery
K.J.L. for AVON explicitly names the Avon collaboration; K.J.L. alone is a different attribution context.