Dixelle vintage costume jewelry
The history of Dixelle costume jewelry brand began 60 years ago in Pawtucket Providence County, Rhode Island. Incorporated on 7 June 1962 The Dixelle Company was a family business owned by Robert Stearns. Distributor, seller and manufacturer of jewelry and related products, The Dixelle Company ceased to exist in 2016. Noteworthy, in the 1970s the company’s alternative trading names included Robo, Inc. (1976), Sarmeste, Inc. (1976), and Sammartino Bros. (1972).
Te company’s jewelers handcrafted classic filigree design pins, brooches and earrings, Traditionally, they used 925 sterling silver, 12 K gold and semi-precious stones, such as jade, onyx, tiger’s eye and moonstone. Also, cultured pearl, crystals and art glass. Very often, jewelry was sold in beautiful branded boxes, lined with silk and covered with a tapestry with an exquisite pattern. The marking includes ‘Dixelle”, 12 KGF or sterling.
Lily flower with leaves square framed brooch. 12 K gold filled, sterling trim, enamel, pearlMaker’s mark
Dixelle vintage costume jewelry
Branded tapestry boxCameo screw back earrings. 12K gold filled, hand carved shellCarved Rose brooch and screwback earrings. 12k gold filledCats Eye 925 Sterling Silver Filigree Detailed PendantCircle pin floral design. 12 K gold filled sterling silverFiligree floral leaf design brooch. 12 K gold filled, pearlFloral design brooch. 12 K gold filled, jade. 5 cm. 1950sGold filled 12 K faux pearl bead broochGreen jade 12 K gold filled sterling silver filigree flower design screw back earringsHand carved shell cameo 12k Gold filled pendantHolly Leaf pearl berry 12 K gold broochLeaf wreath gold plated broochOnyx 12 K gold filled sterling silver broochOpal silver filigree screw back earringsPearl flower 12 K gold filled filigree circle pinRose brooch pin. 12 K gold-filled, cultured pearlTextured gold leaf circle pinTiger Eye gold filled circle pinWheat Sterling silver cultured pearl broochWhite rose pendant. Carved shell 12 K gold filledMaker’s markTrademark
