Bow filigree 12 K gold brooch. 1960s. Dixelle vintage costume jewelry (1962-2016)
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, pearl
Maker’s mark
Dixelle vintage costume jewelry
Branded tapestry box
Cameo screw back earrings. 12K gold filled, hand carved shell
Carved Rose brooch and screwback earrings. 12k gold filled
Cats Eye 925 Sterling Silver Filigree Detailed Pendant
Circle pin floral design. 12 K gold filled sterling silver
Filigree floral leaf design brooch. 12 K gold filled, pearl
Floral design brooch. 12 K gold filled, jade. 5 cm. 1950s
Gold filled 12 K faux pearl bead brooch
Green jade 12 K gold filled sterling silver filigree flower design screw back earrings
Hand carved shell cameo 12k Gold filled pendant
Holly Leaf pearl berry 12 K gold brooch
Leaf wreath gold plated brooch
Onyx 12 K gold filled sterling silver brooch
Opal silver filigree screw back earrings
Pearl flower 12 K gold filled filigree circle pin
Rose brooch pin. 12 K gold-filled, cultured pearl
Textured gold leaf circle pin
Tiger Eye gold filled circle pin
Wheat Sterling silver cultured pearl brooch
White rose pendant. Carved shell 12 K gold filled
Maker’s mark
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