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Olit Jewelry Inc vintage costume jewelry

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Olit Jewelry Inc vintage costume jewelry

Christmas Bell Brooch. Gold tone metal, jewelry enamel, faux pearl. 1995. Olit Jewelry Inc vintage costume jewelry

Olit Jewelry Inc vintage costume jewelry (1987-2000)
The history of privately held company Olit Jewelry Inc began in 1987. Its address was 38 Lockhart Ave, Warwick, Rhode Island, the US. Initially, it was a family business of Richard Joseph Litterio (president) and Okchin B. Litterio (vice-president). Categorized under Novelty and Costume Jewelry Manufacturers, the company employed a approximately 15 craftsmen.

Traditionally, the designers used pewter-silver or gold tone metal, lucite, enamel, Swarovski crystals and rhinestones. Also, they marked their jewelry pieces “Olit Inc., ©”, US and the year of production. Noteworthy, most pieces have the markings with the year of production – 1995.

Incorporated in 1987, the company ceased to exist in 2014. However, the last mention of the company dates back to 2002. In fact, Olit Jewelry Inc stopped manufacturing jewelry before 2000. Today, the retired couple Richard Joseph Litterio (b. 1955) and his wife Okchin B. Litterio live in Freeport, Florida.

Angel pin pendant. Lucite, glass, sapphire color crystal

Angel pin pendant. Lucite, glass, sapphire color crystal

Signed Olit Inc 1995 USA

Maker’s mark

Warwick company Olit, Inc

Warwick company

Olit Jewelry Inc vintage costume jewelry

Olit Cat brooch. Pewter, rhinestones. 3.7 cm. 1980s

Olit Cat brooch. Pewter, rhinestones. 3.7 cm. 1980s

Beautiful angel pin

Beautiful angel vintage pin. Gold tone metal, faux pearls, lucite

Breast Cancer ribbon pin. Gold tone metal, rhinestones

Breast Cancer ribbon pin of gold tone metal, rhinestones

Christmas Tree brooch pin. 1995. Silver tone metal, red crystals, Rare Book Piece

Christmas Tree brooch pin. 1995. Silver tone metal, red crystals, enamel. Rare Book Piece

Frog pin. Purple and green enamel, rhinestone accents

Frog pin. Purple and green enamel, rhinestone accents

Gold tone Christmas angel pendant

Gold tone Christmas angel pendant

Poinsettia Christmas wreath brooch. Gold tone metal, enamel, faux pearls. 1995

Poinsettia Christmas wreath brooch of gold tone, enamel, faux pearls. 1995

Red Candy Cane Heart shaped brooch pin. Gold tone, enamel, rhinestones

Red Candy Cane Heart shaped brooch pin of gold tone, enamel, rhinestones

Pink rose brooch. Gold plated metal alloy, lucite, rhinestone

Pink rose gold plated lucite rhinestone brooch

Turtle vintage brooch. 1980s. Silver plated, enamel, rhinestones. 3 cm

Turtle vintage brooch. 1980s. Silver plated, enamel, rhinestones. 3 cm

Olit Inc 1995 USA

Maker’s mark Olit Inc 1995 USA