Bugbee & Niles BN vintage costume jewelry

Bugbee & Niles BN vintage costume jewelry
The history of Bugbee & Niles jewelry trademark began in 1859 in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, founded by Samuel H. Bugbee and Gardner H. Niles. The antique jewelry of this company, created with short interruptions during 160 years, is now a collector’s item. These breaks were due, among other things, to economic and political problems in the world. For example the Great Depression and the Second World War (the company ceased operations in 1943). However, it was constantly reviving and was active until 1992. Noteworthy, the Bugbee & Niles Company Trademarks registered several subsidiaries in the 1980s. In particular, Diamonglo (filed April 6, 1981), Diamonray (June 15, 1981), Diamonart (March 1, 1982) and BN (filed March 5, 1984, canceled 4 November, 1992).
Traditionally, the company’s designers used gilding and silver plating, as well as crystals and rhinestones, and sometimes enamel. The markings include the initials B.N., or less commonly B&N.

Bugbee & Niles BN vintage costume jewelry