cadoro
company also made jewelry for kenneth j. lane, capri, r. mandle, tancer, kramer, & cadoro
cadoro - - founded by actor steve brody & dan steneskieu, ny, ny - - 1945 - c. 1980' s
cadoro - jewellery to the rich and famous, cadoro is very high quality jewellery and was founded by actor steve brody and dan staneskieu in 1945. at the time their jewellery was very fashionable and custom designed. each piece was hand crafted using the materials brush gold tone and silver tone metals with some pieces consisting of rhinestones, glass crystals, seed pearls, coloured stones, apparently they chose only the highest quality resources. their signature mark is cadoro and cadoro with a copyright symbol. the company suffered the loss of dan staneskieu who died in the 1960' s and the company ceased trading in 1970. their jewellery is now very collectable and rare to find .
cadoro inc. ny was founded by actor steve brody and dan staneskieu in 1945. the jewelry was custom designed, highly fashionable, hand crafted using brush - gold toned and silver toned metals, beautiful rhinestones and glass crystals from all over the world, seed pearls and stones from the ocean depths. the stones were prong set like a set of dog’s teeth that firmly griped the stones. the jewelry made included 3 - dimensional fish, animals and russian inspired jewelry made in brushed goldtone metal. mark :
cadoro
, and
cadoro with a copyright symbol
1955 - 1980s. dan died in the 1960s and the company ceased operations in 1970. cadoro jewelry is rare and hard to find .
the craftsman company, producing craft jewelry, was owned by gene and ron verri and was founded in 1949. the company name was changed to sample art company and was known for color combinations and bold designs. they produced jewelry for kenneth j. lane, kramer, capri, tancer, and cadoro. the jewelry marked :
craft
also appeared on cards marked
gemelll
.
facad’oro is a second generation family business with a grand tradition in the design, production and distribution of gold jewelry. its success is based on the quality of the product and the company’s respect towards aesthetics. facad’oro pioneered and invested in the value of gold jewelry at a time when the jewelry industry in greece was virtually inexistent. the company was created in 1976 by four brothers. they had been working as jewelry distributors for several years. it was their love, devotion and persistence that initiated the creation of their very own jewelry business, facad’oro (fabrica cadena d’oro) which in italian means factory of gold chains .
the products that are distributed in the greek and balkan markets are manufactured in greece. its innovation is due to the constant training of its craftsmen in italian as well as other european factories. being innovative themselves, the four founders manufactured the first greek chain made of gold, a product consumers associated the company with from the very first moment it was released. the extensive marketing campaigns and television advertisements form an important part of the company’s history. the slogan ‘gold brings us closer’, which facad’oro used in all of its marketing campaigns during the 90s, is still engraved in people’s memories and even inspired prominent television celebrities, who used it extensively .
today, facad’oro is managed by second generation founders, who remain loyal to the company’s traditional values, seek excellence in quality and above all respect their consumers, employees and suppliers. moreover, they ensure that the company is equipped with the latest technology so as to achieve excellence in quality and design. simultaneously, the company has managed to upgrade its expertise and production line and adapt it to the most modern standards. facad’oro continues to develop, creating jewelry of exclusive designs, inspired and created by greek as well as foreign designers .
facad’oro’s collections as well as its limited edition pieces of jewelry are available in exclusive boutiques as well as authorized stores throughout greece and abroad. its collections offer a wide range of products made of 14 or 18 carat gold as well as creations carved with precious or semi - precious stones .
every piece of jewelry is engraved with the company’s stamp and accompanied by a written guarantee of authenticity and value .
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amazing adornments presents the history of american and european costume jewelry designers and manufacturers including american modernist jewelry. as we find out additional facts and gather additional hallmarks about the designer or manufacturer, we will add them. we will add additional designers as time permits and update these pages often. all hallmarks, maker' s marks and gold or silver content marks on this page are from jewelry for sale or previously sold at our online store .
1960s - 1970s. there is very little information about this company. it is believed that they were one of the companies that sold kits to the public. some of the jewelry is unsigned while others are signed. i think that fact leads to the speculation that the crafted by the public pieces might be the ones without the hallmark. i am not sure. this hallmark is relatively rare. if the piece is signed that is obviously a plus. the signed pieces are becoming quite collectable .
california. founded by melvin bernie and veta nelson. began making costume jewelry in 1968. still a family run company with a current website. jewelry is usually ornate with a victorian look. the back are almost as pretty as the front in most cases. it is possible to find unsigned pieces that were originally on cards or had a hang - tag .
founder (s): carl anshen and saul zietlin - providence ri, usa 1905 as the a & z chain company. somewhere along the way this company became part of the hayward company. back to top
founder (s): edgar roddheimer and theodore steinman 1935 - 1998 nyc as the accessocraft products co. both of these gentlemen worked as salespeople for monocraft, now known as monet! theodore' s son paul ran the company until it closed. several design firms such as anne klein contracted with the firm to produce their designs because of the reputation accessocraft had for quality workmanship. signature designs: wwii relief pins, opera glasses, magnifying glasses, buttons, buckles. their jewelry was bold and innovative. back to top
american jewelry chain company ~ late 1920s to late 1990s. cute figural pins some with stones. back to top
founder: isaac manevitz - born in egypt and has a showroom in nyc. his bold and trendy jewelry can be seen in fashion magazines and on several starlets. he has designed for ralph lauren and calvin klein. he has been designing jewelry for over 30 years. has current website. back to top
high end jewelry is made of the best crystals set pave style. he also produced a line of evening handbags with luc benoit. he also designed a line of beaded pins for aids charities. back to top
owner: arthur pepper - i have seen different dates for their production 1940s - 1960s and 1950s - 1980s - also known as mode art company, they produced medium to high priced costume jewelry under the name art mode jewelry creations, inc. figurals and especially fine victorian and art deco replicas were among some of their finest work. materials and techniques included: carved plastics, clustered rhinestones, enameling and beautiful filigree work. jewelry that resembles that of florenza. back to top
anthony attruia - providence ri ~ known for fabulous christmas tree pins made with handset swarovski rhinestones and crystals .
jewelry marked austria or made in austria can be found at the high end and the lower end. most of the higher quality pieces incorporate the highest quality stones. jewelry has been imported from austria for decades. in the early 1900s the pieces were mostly made from crystals. two collector favorites are the fruit pieces and the forbidden fruit pieces .
at the age of 28, david h. mcconnell began a company named the california perfume company. the company' s first color catalogue was produced in october of 1906. by 1928 there were 25, 000 reps selling the companies products. in 1939 the company changed it' s name to avon products, inc. the first products offered were vanity sets, a toothbrush and talcum. in 1954, avon began it' s wildly successful
ad campaign. the company moved overseas for the first time. in 1971, avon began to market
there is an ongoing discussion as to whether the certain hallmarks associated with this company are actually hallmarks belonging to avon of belleville .
thought to be nina ricci for avon. have been told this could be avon of belleville and not nina ricci. i can' t say at this point. 2 / 2010 update: the nr is most likely not for nina ricci .
this mark was found on kjl for avon earrings. the earrings are also in an avon box. newer [ 2000 ] hallmark
1945 to early 1970s. this company is not associated with avon products, the
avon calling
company. first, this company operated out of canada. it was founded by a abe mazer [ jomaz / mazer bros. ]. this jewelry is of higher quality than most avon pieces. back to top
1945 - 1993? cincinnati ohio - b. david company was a small company that produced costume and fine jewelry. their output was limited. this company produced a famous crown pin that is a collectors favorite. follow the link above to visit the b david gallery to see the crown. signature designs: pretty, high quality rhinestone combinations, dainty jewelry. back to top
annie venditti - former professional level figure skater. creative jewelry that sold in better department stores. 1980s - 1990s. highly collectable. various styles included art nouveau, deco and victorian. metal elements often vintage. crystals and rhinestones were top quality. back to top
founders: alvin rice, robert rice and louis mark - 1946 - 1957, providence ri - this was not jewelry produced by mcclelland barclay which is very expensive and will have the full signature as a hallmark. barclay first used a hallmark in 1948. signature designs: rhinestones in colors [ very often blue ] set in gold tone metal. back to top
founder (s): dorothy and her husband robert bauer. berkeley, ca, usa ~ 1982 ~ present. has current website. known for cute as can be sculptural jewelry made from high end colored and clear faceted crystals. her father owned a jewelry store and although she wanted to become a sculptor, she opened her first jewelry shop in 1981. prior to this she sold hand blown glass jewelry. her pieces are all mostly hand constructed. back to top
founded by detroit natives karen erickson and vicki beamon in the early 1980s. moved to new york in 1982. began designing jewelry after needing jewelry for a fashion show. their jewelry is made from the best crystals and natural gemstones. the also work in gold and in 2003 they introduced a diamond collection. they have created for some of the best designers in the business including dior, chanel and givenchy. many celebrates wear their pieces including jennifer lopez, alisha keys, angelina jolie, madonna, beyonce, paris hilton, rihanna and michelle obama to name a few. best known for their hand beaded necklaces. their jewelry sells at better department stores including saks fifth avenue. they did a very limited run for target from february 2009 to june 2009. back to top
on the other. private line - not for target erickson beamon line is signed erickson beamon on one side with a plain second side of the hang - tag .
1946 - 1983 nat sugarman rhode island ~ this company is well known for holiday jewelry. they created it for other companies including walt disney, as well as themselves. during the 1960s the company was sold to the manager, leonard mandell. mr. mandell sold it to another company in 1975. the bj mark was first used at that time. the company closed in 1983. back to top
1950s - 1970s? - this is a little sketchy. i have read that the name beau jewels was used by bowman foster. this mark should not be confused with pieces marked beau sterling / beaucraft. beau jewels only signed the earrings when they were part of a set. signature designs: pretty color combinations, large brooches, filigree and rivet construction. back to top
1944 -? providence ri. as of 2004 they were still in business. i goggled their web site and their domain is not registered any longer. i believe they are not in business at this time and i have read that they sold their molds! trademark - beau - producers of sterling silver jewelry. signature designs: quality sterling jewelry. back to top
native american / original people / indian: navajo silversmith. world renowned and has been called the father of modern navajo jewelry. he worked independently and also worked for white hogan during the 1950s. he also taught silversmithing at a university in arizona and he taught his own son harvey the art. kenneth begay' s jewelry is known for clean lines. back to top
used by the formart jewelry company, new york since 1988. they also do business as bellini creations. back to top
1981 - new york ~ has current website showing very elaborate picture frames and objects for the home. focused on jewelry until the early 2000s. the older jewelry was not marked. some can be found with paper stickers as labels. back to top
founder (s): herbert & pohs, inc. , new york city. in operation from 1946 to 1979 - the company had a providence r. i. office. their medium to high quality costume jewelry sold at stores such as lord & taylor. signature designs: known for their
real
looking costume jewelry. medium to high quality costume jewelry. back to top
bernard shapiro and lester joy ~ early 1960s - 1996 - the trademark les bernard is a combination of the founders names. bernard shapiro is the son of another well known costume jewelry maker, harold shapiro founder of
. their pieces were innovative, utilizing techniques not seen before in costume jewelry. les bernard made jewelry for others .
: quality pieces using techniques not tried before such as the setting of flat backed marcasites and rhinestones in the same item. combining different shapes and stones. sterling. the use of fabric, crystal and enamel .
founder (s): chicago il, usa ~ 1930s - 1950s - as you can see by the above dates, the company was not in business for long. a showroom was opened in chicago in the early 1940s on the second floor of the merchandise mart according to an ad shown in the book a tribute to america by carla and roberto brunialti. at least one piece of block jewelry was designed by sandor goldberger. signature designs / techniques: quality pieces made with top of the line rhinestones. enamel pieces, plastic. back to top
founder (s): henry and yvette bogoff founded the spear novelty company, chicago, il in the 1920s. they produced buttons and other items. jewels by bogoff began in 1946 to the 1960s - together henry and yvette ran a successful jewelry company that was able to compete with other premier jewelry companies of the day. after henry died the company was moved to new york. copyright symbols do not appear on bogoff jewelry. signature designs: distinctive chain, rhodium finished metal, silver tone metal, small rhinestones, pave set stones, leaf designs. back to top
marcel boucher got his training from the best! he trained with cartier while living in his birthplace of france. he then went to work for mazer brothers before deciding to open his own company. marcel married his assistant sandra semensohn. sandra designed watches for marcel boucher. she continued to run the company after his death in 1965. she also designed jewelry and was issued several patents. eventually the company became a subsidiary of dovorn industry a watch maker .
design numbers accompanied the hallmarks on most boucher costume jewelry. these numbers while helpful in trying to identify a date for your boucher piece, they are not etched in stone .
some boucher hallmarks include: mb, marcel boucher, marboux, boucher, parisina [ used for sterling made in mexico ] and earrite. mb is one of the earliest marks. usually this mark was accompanied by the phrygian cap. this mark is taken from the helmet worn by the french during the revolution. there is some diverging opinions on when this mark was used. i have seen the following dates. 1944 - 1949 and 1937 - 1949 .
another mark is
sterling
accompanying the mb mark. the dates for this mark that i have seen are 1942 - 1944. signature designs: quality rhinestones, 3d birds that appear to be flying !
founder (s): 1960s - 1970s - very little is known about this company. i love a good mystery so i will keep trying to find out what i can and post it here. it is thought that this costume jewelry was made during the 1960s and the 1970s. the pin below is an good example of some of the pieces i have seen. signature designs: christmas tree pins, gold tone metal, and wire work. back to top
founder (s): benny [ b ] steinberg, hy slovitt [ s ] and kaslo [ k ] - new york city - 1948 to the early 1980s - bsk manufactured mid - quality costume jewelry that was sold in department stores. their jewelry is easy to find on the market. there is limited information about this company. signature designs: interesting gold - tone and gold plated designs. average quality jewelry with enameling and rhinestones. nice color combinations. produced a line of enamel and rhinestone jewelry called
my fair lady
. back to top
san francisco - born in southern california in 1945 and passed away in 2007. known for colorful enamel jewelry and lovely paintings. some of her designs were stamped with the name of the piece. when she began making jewelry out of necessity, she was her own model. she would also give them away. soon they caught on and now they are highly collectable. back to top
founder (s): it was widely believed that ray calish founded this company. ray calish is actually rachel c. calish according to ann pitman in her book
the company was founded in the 1920s. operations seemed to have ceased sometime during the 1960s. there was also the thought that the company was french with divisions in the united states. ms. calish was born in san francisco and the company was founded in new york. she did travel to europe on a regular basis. ann pitman also mentions that ms. calish had a partner named stella aronson. the jewelry is rare, high quality and commands high prices when found
founder (s): providence ri, usa 1936 or 1937 - the 1980s - this company made sterling silver, gold over sterling and gold filled jewelry. they also manufactured 14k gold chains at some point. most of the jewelry manufactured was dainty, but well made and of innovative design. rhinestones were used in some of the designs. there is a great article on carl - art in the publication vintage fashion and costume jewelry, vol. 15, no3, 2005. this article was written by cheri van hoover who is also a fellow member of the jewel collect forum. signature designs: sterling, gold over sterling retro looks, dainty. back to top
founder (s): hattie carnegie 1919 - 1970s - hattie carnegie was another fashion designer that made their way in the costume jewelry business. born in vienna in 1886, she came to the united states with her parents when she was a child. in 1918 she opened her fashion house in new york city. it was called hattie carnegie, inc. like schiaparelli, chanel and others she began to market jewelry she thought would look good with the outfits she designed. her costume jewelry was a favorite amongst the actresses and socialites of the day. it was sold in some of the department stores. carnegie jewelry was / is expensive and very well made. signature designs: oriental figurals, animals, rhinestone jewelry, and costume jewelry with greek inspired motifs. back to top
founder (s): clifford burst and joseph bobley in new york city. 1918 - 1977 - the first use of the castlecliff mark was in 1941. they also used sterling castlecliff and, castlemark and cassandra as hallmarks. their jewelry was well made and sold in better department stores. in the 70s castlecliff became part of carnegie industries co. in the 80s the company became part of lucien piccard industries. signature designs: intricate designs reflective of history. gothic, art deco and renaissance in styling. back to top
founded in the 1960s - california. used expensive stones and many pieces had usual designs .
alice caviness began manufacturing jewelry to compliment her fashion designs, much like chanel and schiaparelli. she had a abundance of flair, garnering attention for her impeccable style of dress. her jewelry reflects her sense of taste. it was sold only in the finest stores. her company was based in long island, ny. alice caviness designed most of her costume jewelry and was also involved in production and sales. her company also produced sterling silver jewelry. she also employed two designers, lois steever and camille petronzio. they were both young when they joined. lois went on to run the company after alice caviness died in 1983. camille petronzio went on to work at miriam haskell .
founder (s): unclear ownership. new york city, ny, usa. possible dates of operation are 1950s - 1970s - another costume jewelry company where the information available is sparse. it is widely believed that celebrity costume jewelry was sold through house parties much like sarah coventry jewelry. it is possible to see unmarked pieces as some where marked only with a paper hang - tag and if a set, only one piece would be marked. signature designs / techniques: silver and gold - tone jewelry, some rhinestone jewelry, mixed quality range. back to top
founder (s): charel jewelry co. , inc. , brooklyn ny, usa, around 1945 - it is not known when this company ceased operations. the jewelry is relatively rare and of medium quality. signature designs / techniques: colored plastics including thermoplastic jewelry, art moderne influences. back to top
a boutique / clothier that has been in business for about 25 years. at first they sold mexican folk art in florida. they now have stores all over and a web presence. they sell clothing with exotic and colorful prints, accessories, and wrinkle free travel clothing .
contemporary. handcrafted pieces from mostly swarovski crystals. has current website. her pieces are celebrity favorites. some of her pieces can also be found on hsn .
owner and designer: founded by emanuel ciner in 1892 - the company began making costume jewelry in 1931. it originally produced fine jewelry. their jewelry has the look of real jewelry. ciner costume jewelry is often referred to as the
tiffany
of costume jewelry. ciner costume jewelry is worn and loved by many including the rich and famous. still in business. materials and techniques included: real looking faux pearls from japan, high quality material including rhinestones. seed turquoise beads set mostly in gold tone metal. back to top
founder (s): guglielmo cini, boston, ma, usa 1922 - guglielmo cini was originally from florence, italy. he immigrated to the united states in 1922. cini brought with him his talent for crafting jewelry. his early work was crafted in sterling silver and he also created gold plated jewelry. during the 1950s rhinestones began to appear in his work. some of his clientele were movie stars and his reputation grew as one of the finest master jewelers. the company moved to laguna beach, ca in 1957, cini died in 1979, however his wife an an apprentice named felipe mendoza continued the business. i have read that between 1970 and 1993 the company stopped producing jewelry and then started up again in 1993. cini jewelry is not always signed, however once you become familiar with his style it is easy to recognize the pieces. signature designs / techniques: sterling silver and gold - plated jewelry. handmade jewelry. reproductions of antique pieces, classical look jewelry, repoussé, filigree and 3 - d jewelry. back to top
founder (s): possibly the premier jewelry co. , inc. , new york city, ny, usa - claudette is thought to be the trademark of the premier jewelry company and it was first used in 1945. it is not clear when this company ceased operations. costume jewelry with the claudette mark is rare. the rhinestone jewelry is usually well made. this company also produced plastic jewelry. the plastic jewelry is more available in the marketplace. some of this jewelry is marked with a paper hang tag. signature designs / techniques: high quality rhinestone jewelry, thermo - plastic jewelry. interesting shapes and colors. back to top
originally from texas, she began designing one - of - a - kind jewelry in the mid - 1970s. she uses unique material that she travels all over the world to find. she retired in 2009. her jewelry sold at nieman marcus. she has a current website .
the history of coro is as long as it is compelling. there really isn' t any way to do this company justice on a single page. this brief version should be just enough to give the reader a flavor of the very influential company .
the company was founded in new york city in 1901 by cohn as the e. cohn & company. think back to the times, early turn of the century, and the jewelry styles that were popular, the
period. american jewelry was still highly influenced by european styles. the department stores in new york certainly were not paying very much attention to what we now call
. cohn had a business background. he noticed the limited space costume jewelry garnered at the stores. in 1903 he teamed up with rosenberger, who had knowledge of jewelry, to create the cohn and rosenberger company to fill the void .
the new company produced findings for several items including sautoirs and collar pins. in 1911 the original owner, emanuel cohn dies and rosenberger takes over full control. steady growth continued under his guidance. a factory was opened in new york and the line of items produced expanded .
soon due to increasing demand coro opened factories in providence, r. i. and later in canada. the building and factory in new york was retained. the decision to build the huge factory in providence was a bit risky since all of this occurred during 1929, not the ideal economic times. the decision proved to be a wise one .
the name coro was officially used for the first time in 1943. coro became known as the unofficial jewelry college in providence. students arrived from all over the world to be taught the jewelry business. there was no tuition and the students even received a small paycheck. this was another brilliant move as many of these
students
went on to work at coro. the company went on to become the largest costume jewelry manufacturer in the world .
in 1924 adolph katz joined the company. there is some gray area regarding how much he designed, if at all. we have all seen the patents with his name all over them. katz in his position acted as a representative for coro. it is thought that his name appears on the patents in this capacity. certainly katz was a visionary and his position he had a significant impact on the selection of upcoming lines. his selections and / or designs defined coro. coro helped to define costume jewelry in the usa .
gene verrecchia was the head designer and responsible for such designs as the very popular
coro duettes
. the company used many trade / hallmarks. of note are francois, corocraft and vendome, all were coro' s top of the line output. coro craft was introduced in 1937 and vendome in 1944. coro jewelry could be found at many price points. the coro mexico line was produced at a taller owned by hector aquilar during the years 1943 to 1950 .
the company was purchased by the richton international corporation in 1957 and closed its doors in 1979 .
, floral and foliate as well as patriotic motifs. materials used were diverse. rhinestones, seed pearls, sterling silver, lucite and so much more !
francois hallmark was first used in the late 1930s. this was coro' s first high - end line .
lso known as gem - craft. his son ron also ran the company at one point .
providence ri, usa - trademark
dce
- makers of gold filled and sterling jewelry .
originally from france she become well known as a american milliner. she came to america in the early 1920s. she was also a fashion designer and also made ladies accessories. back to top
founder (s): maurice j. dalsheim, new york city, ny, usa ~ late 1930s - 1978? - founded as the dalsheim accessories company. the company produced costume jewelry, however it is very rare. most of the pieces were unsigned and marked only by a hangtag. dalsheim costume jewelry was made with a variety of materials mostly seed pearls, plastic beads and glass. due to the amount of unsigned dalsheim costume jewelry and the great difficulty in attributing, this jewelry is not extensively collected. i have seen varying dates for the companies closure. techniques: seed pearl necklaces, some rhinestones, glass and plastic. in 1951 there was an advertisement in vogue for one of their
bone
necklaces. back to top
founders / owners: victor primavera ~ 1930s to present. providence ri - danecraft was first called felch & company. the
felch
in the name being james felch who some have said co - founded the company with victor primavera sr. in 1945 victor changed the name of the company to danecraft after buying out james felch. victor' s son victor primavera iii came on board as did his daughter gail. the company is still a family run business. danecraft promoted their jewelry to better department stores. have current website and their jewelry is being sold at many department stores. materials and techniques included: sterling silver, vermeil. jewelry that looks scandinavian in design. neat figurals. back to top
founder (s): sol finkelstein as the deja costume jewelry company, new york, ny, usa ~ 1939 - 1953 - this company had an interesting history as far as the name was concerned. shortly after opening a company called du jay, inc. , accused deja of infringement on their name copyright forcing sol to change the name of his company to reja. the company produced high quality costume jewelry that is considered highly collectable. signature designs / techniques: creative designs, mask pins, florals and figural pins. pot metal pieces with high quality rhinestones. back to top
founded in 1850 as j. r. wood & sons. jewelry with this hallmark is rare. the company is still in business producing class rings and the like as artcarved, inc. they no longer produce costume jewelry. back to top
founder (s) oscar aristides renta fiallo - oscar was born in the dominican republic. he acquired his us citizenship in the 1970s. at around the age of 18, he went to spain to study painting and while there began to concentrate on fashion, we are the beneficiaries of this choice! mr. de la renta has designed exquisite clothing for several first ladies as well as hollywood luminaries. his high - fashion lines can be found in many upscale department stores. he has designed for dior and elizabeth arden. in 1965, he began his own ready - to - wear clothing line. back to top
founder (s): william de lillo and robert clark new york, ny usa ~ 1967 - unknown - this company founded as the house of william de lillo, ltd. , was only in business for a brief period of time therefore the costume jewelry produced is rare in today' s market. william de lillo was an immigrant from belgium. robert clark worked at miriam haskell and was her chief designer during the 1960s. clark had previously worked at harry winston and tiffany' s. known for innovative and very high quality jewelry made from the best materials including swarovski rhinestones. at some point a line of men' s jewelry and accessories was designed and manufactured. back to top
founder (s): william delizza and harold elster ~ 1947 new york - william' s son' s frank and anthony joined the company soon after it' s inception. in the 1960s the company began to produce the costume jewelry that so many have come to know and love - juliana. these early pieces with colorful rhinestones were not marked in any way at first. during the early years the company also produced buckles and buttons and clear rhinestone jewelry. in 1967 juliana originals was created and the paper hang - tag made its appearance. the hang tag said
juliana original
. not all juliana jewelry had a hang - tag. the jewelry had a limited run. but, oh what a run! juliana is only one of the lines produced by this company. the company also produced costume jewelry that had other hang - tags attached. these read ,
tara
and
gloria
. i believe these were for others rather than their own lines .
many jewelry companies had their jewelry produced by d & e including but not limited to the following: weiss, alice caviness, ciro, coro, kramer, kenneth lane, talbot' s, victoria' s secret, parklane, karu, hattie carnegie and yves st. laurent. some jewelry produced by this company for others was also unsigned. this is important because, your unsigned piece could be a d & e! frank delizza is currently producing copies of some of the old jewelry designs .
update - april 27, 2007: the book has been released and it is a great read! i highly recommend this book for a peek into the inside of this costume jewelry company .
by ann pitman - several pieces of our d & e appear in this book. check out our
signature designs: clear rhinestone jewelry in the beginning. large and colorful rhinestones. navettes were used a lot, especially the thin ones. art glass and other unusual stones. kite shaped stones, intense color, five link bracelets and necklaces. layered designs, and a term coined by a member of the discovering juliana jewelry group ,
puddling
. this refers to the extra plating that would mound up together between some of the joints on the reverse of a piece of jewelry. back to top
an example of
puddling
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maryland. makers of handmade, old world style and whimsical jewelry and accessories. semi - precious stones as well as swarovski crystals are used. has been in business for about twenty years. back to top
founder [ s ] / owner [ s ]: robert demario 1945 - 1960s ~ new york city - robert demario worked for many of the new york jewelry companies of his day before striking out on his own. he did not work for miriam haskell, however, some demario jewelry has a haskell like look. it seems that along with eugene and stanley hagler, information about their work at haskell is false. demario had very high standards and it showed in his pieces. it seems he might have created some pieces for hagler. it is also known that a collaboration between the two during the 1960s never happened. his jewelry became recognized for it' s superior craftsmanship and the boldness of his designs. demario vintage jewelry is highly collectable and commands very high prices. materials and techniques included: similar design and techniques as miriam haskell. layered and sewn beading, filigree backings, seed pearls and leaves that were intertwined. very detailed clasps. back to top
this mark was used by j. j. denberg of new york, ny, usa during the 1950s. date of closure is not known. i have seen mid 1950s and 1960. all of the pieces i have seen were well made .
founder (s): jerry de nicola 1957 - early 1970s ~ new york city, ny usa - jerry denicola produced jewelry of high quality meant to rival the real thing. as a matter of fact, one of the early costume jewelry lines was called
the real thing
. now if that did not state the companies intentions nothing would have! another line was called
young america
. this mark was first used in 1964. during the 1970s, the company became a part of capri jewelry and the denicola hallmark was not used. signature designs / techniques: bold, large and colorful jewelry that looks close to
real
. figurals and astrological jewelry as well as christmas jewelry. according to several costume jewelry books, this jewelry is highly collectable with prices to reflect the demand and not so plentiful supply. back to top
founder (s): ralph derosa, 1935 - 1970 ~ new york, ny, usa - derosa costume jewelry is exceptional in quality and design. the jewelry was often unmarked or marked only with paper hang tags. derosa signed jewelry is therefore rare and will command high prices. when a piece of derosa costume jewelry is signed, the mark could be difficult to read due to age and wear. this company was a family run operation. when ralph derosa died in the early 1940s, his wife and his daughters continued to run the company. derosa manufactured jewelry for many companies including elsa schiaparelli. signature designs / techniques: heavy floral brooches with rhinestones and or enameling. combinations of simulated pearls and rhinestones. unusual designs and choice of stones. sterling vermeil. back to top
wachenheimer brothers inc. in 1907 ~ providence ri, usa - this company is well known for their sterling and rhinestone bracelets, especially the buckle type. these bracelets are highly sought after and not easy to find! ceased operations in the early part of the 1930s .
founded as: jewel creations, newark, new jersey, usa ~ 1952 - 1997 - jewelry by this company, especially the christmas jewelry was sometimes produced using kits that sold to aspiring jewelry crafters. the costume jewelry actually manufactured by the company is usually of high quality and is not abundant. sometimes the hallmark on this costume jewelry cannot be easily read. signature designs / techniques: glued in rhinestones of higher quality. cute figurals. multicolored stones and cabochons. back to top
founder (s): dominique? - present [ contemporary designer ] - dominique has been designing jewelry for many years, however just began signing his jewelry in 1991. his work has been copied and i suppose that is a form of flattery. nothing can compare to the real thing! dominique designed jewelry for weiss and eisenberg. he is not producing that much jewelry these days and his jewelry is beginning to become highly sought out. signature designs: high quality rhinestones, staggering beauty, runway jewelry. back to top
jacques leff and jules hirsch 1934 - early 1970s - produced fine jewelry at first. this is the company that forced
high quality rhinestone and enamel jewelry, some glass and faux pearls. the company also used solid gold and sterling. hard to find jewelry. jewelry that is sometimes confused with
found on contemporary looking pin with inlay. could be duri jewelry of n. j .
founders: stephen dweck ~ new york city - stephen dweck is a much respected contemporary jewelry designer. he studied sculpture and painting in new york city. he launched his first line in 1981 at bergdorf goodman and it was all uphill from there. he was soon designing jewelry for high profile fashion designers such as oscar de la renta, escada and donna karan. his unique costume jewelry also made it into fashion magazines and is on permanent display at the metropolitan museum of art in new york. i have found stephen dweck sterling and diamond jewelry selling on qvc. signature designs: natural stones, gold and sterling jewelry. jewelry that incorporates nature and art. men' s jewelry, belts and china. back to top
another mark on some of his one of a kind designs is a beetle .
mark creates hand - made organic jewelry for both men and women. he has been mentioned as the new “designer to the stars”. courtney cox and vanessa williams amongst others love his jewels. recently introduced a line of “green” jewelry called “ecovintage” .
several ladies from the view television program have worn pieces from the ecovintage line on air. see the promotional ad from mark edge below .
jewelry designer mark edge is offering a new eco - friendly jewelry line titled, “ecovintage. ”
these one - of - a - kind pieces are deceptive in their simplicity and use reclaimed metals and woods, old stock chains and fittings, and vintage crystals .
the line for both men and women, consists of necklaces, earrings, and bracelets and “uses environmental conscious materials, pushing them beyond their conventional uses for a collection that speaks to the sustainable, ‘less is more, ’ fashion of today”, said a company spokesperson .
during the recent eco - renovation of his turn - of - the - century atlanta home, edge found himself inspired by the tarnished brass and dark stained trim used in the home’s original detailing. for edge, reinventing these elements became the foundation of ecovintage .
just as his house went from old to new, he gives old charms, pendants, and crystals an updated look by pairing them with silver and gold metals .
“vintage jewelry lines have the potential to look old and worn out, but i melded the old and new to create a fresh look, ” says edge .
“i designed my home to last for the next 100 years and have done the same with the ecovintage collection. both are timeless and elegant. more and more people are walking the talk when it comes to saving the planet and ecovintage lets them do that in style. ”
. the pieces i have seen are consistent with 1950s looks and materials. there is no further information about this company. the jewelry is rare, very well made and most incorporates high end specialty stones. from this, you can guess it is expensive if you can find it !
e. [ block print mark ] - - c. 1942 - 1945 (may have been used later than 1945 if space for mark was limited). used again during the 1970s on the enamel
artist series
pieces .
eisenberg [ in block letters ] without © - - used from c. 1945 - 1958
no mark - - during the 1958 - 1970 period the jewelry was sometimes not marked .
eisenberg ice [ block letters ] with © - - used from 1970 to the present .
robert levy founded the fashioncraft jewelry company, inc. , in new york, ny usa in 1942. the name was changed to original by robert. in the 1980s came another name change to ellen designs after the then president ellen wagman .
founders: elliot handler and zachary zemby, california around 1941. novelty jewelry made with a variety of materials including; lucite, felt, wood, fur and more. elliot handler and others later went on to found the toy company mattel. the novelty pieces, mostly people although there are animals, were very popular during wwii. popularity waned after the war. they are currently popular with collectors. as far as i know, they are all unsigned. some were patented. back to top
founder (s): charles h. stuart as emmons jewelers, inc. ~ 1949 - 1981 - like sarah coventry, this jewelry was sold at home parties. these parties had become very popular beginning in the 1950s. acting as a distributor, emmons soon become one of the major players in the costume jewelry industry. because emmons jewelry was designed and made by others, looks and quality will vary. back to top
founder (s): evans case company - north attleboro, ma, usa ~ 1920s - this company not only produced costume jewelry but also produced accessories such as cigarette cases, compacts and lighters. their guilloche enameled compacts and cases are some of the most beautiful on the market. their early costume jewelry was often enameled and some was done in pastels. signature designs / techniques: enameling, pastels colors, gold plated metal and jewelry with a czech look. back to top
san francisco, ca ~ 1980s. founded by former designers for parrot pearls. laurie croft is the artistic director liz corden runs the day to day while jerry rush overseas the design. bold ceramic jewelry in witty designs and bright colors. back to top
founded as the forstner chain corp. in new jersey during the 1920s. makers of sterling silver pieces. they used several makers marks. closed during the 1980s. back to top
[ i have also seen the date 1920 as the start - up date ]. the company seems to have closed in 1990. this company could have been placed in either the american or european section as it had businesses in both the united states and in france. the original name of this firm was maison david and they manufactured accessories only until
cadoro , or cadoro jewels corporation , was a manhattan-based jewelry company founded in 1954 by steven brody and daniel stoenescu ( aka staneskieu ) , specialising in fashionable costume jewelry sold via department stores such as neiman marcus and saks fifth avenue . the company closed in 1987 following brody 's retirement as president . 
cadoro, or cadoro jewels corporation, was a manhattan-based jewelry company founded in 1954 by steven brody and daniel stoenescu (aka staneskieu), specialising in fashionable costume jewelry sold via department stores such as neiman marcus and saks fifth avenue. the company closed in 1987 following brody's retirement as president.
cadoro, or cadoro jewels corporation, was a manhattan-based jewelry company founded in 1954 by steven brody and daniel stoenescu (aka staneskieu), specialising in fashionable costume jewelry sold via department stores such as neiman marcus and saks fifth avenue. the company closed in 1987 following brody's retirement as president.