Lion head gold tone brooch pin. 1980s. Ellen Kiam vintage costume jewelry
Ellen Kiam vintage costume jewelry
The history of Ellen Kiam jewelry brand began in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in 1984. However, the brand’s founder, then 56-year-old Ellen Kiam, already had experience in the family jewelry business as a creative director and designer.
Born in 1928, Ellen Lipscher married businessman Victor Kiam in 1956. The husband-wife team Tory Kiam and Ellen Kiam owned such companies as Benrus Watch Company (1968), Remington Products (1979), a direct sales jewelry company Lady Remington, and later Lia Sophia.
Ellen Kiam lived with Victor Kiam for 45 years until his death in 2001. She created costume jewelry under her own brand for a decade, from 1984 until her retirement in the 1990s.
Today, 95-year-old Ellen Kiam lives in Madisonville, Los Angeles.
Beetle brooches of gold tone, enamelTrademark since 1984Maker’s markBlack glass clear rhinestone gold tone button clip on earringsBlue accent earrings. Gold tone, enamel, rhinestonesBlue and clear rhinestone gold tone slide pendant. 1990sBrushed silver tone rhinestone necklaceButton design gold tone faux pearl clip on earringsChoker and earrings. Silver tone, rhinestonesDragonfly gold tone rhinestone brooch pinExotic fish brooch of gold tone, glitter enamelFlower brooch pin of gold tone, rhinestonesGold tone modernist brooch pinHinged bracelet. Gold tone, black enamel, rhinestonesLizard brooch pin of gold tone, rhinestonesMatte gold tone choker necklace. 1980sMovable hearts brooch pin. Gold tone, rhinestonesPaisley silver gold tone pinPolished gold tone ribbed pierced earrings. 1980sRibbed heart gold tone rhinestone pendant and pierced earringsRound pendant. Gold tone, rhinestonesSapphire crystal clear rhinestone gold tone post earrings. 1980sSilver and gold tone black lucite slide pendant. 1990sSilver tone round clip earringsMaker’s mark
