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Richard Serbin vintage costume jewelry

Richard Serbin vintage costume jewelry

The Phantom of The Opera inspired mask brooch pin of gold tone. 1988. Richard Serbin vintage costume jewelry

Richard Serbin vintage costume jewelry
New York based fashion and jewelry designer Richard A. Serbin (b. 1957) founded his first company Richard Serbin, Ltd in April 1982. Noteworthy, before opening his business, the young designer had already worked in the company of the legendary jeweler David Webb.

Registered at 200 Park Ave, NY, the company created exquisite jewelry and successfully sold it in major stores such as Neiman-Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf-Goodmans.

Inspired by classics, fashion shows, royal luxury and the legendary opera (Phantom of the Opera), Ricky Serbin created jewelry in the form of crowns, Maltese crosses, regalia, and theater masks. The designer traditionally created jewelry using gilding, silvering, high-quality Austrian crystals and rhinestones.

He made jewelry for such iconic designers as Oscar de la Renta, Adolfo, Fabrice, Ball Blass, Nipon, and his works appeared on the pages of famous fashion magazines.

Enjoying success, Serbin founded Richard Serbin Hats, Inc., and Richard Serbin Fine Jewelry, Inc., in New York in 1985. Later, he opened the eponymous jewelry company in Middletown, Rhode Island (1991).

Serbin currently resides in San Francisco, California, and his works, created primarily in the 1980s, are now highly collectible.
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Signed Roget vintage costume jewelry

Signed Roget vintage costume jewelry

Whimsical green eyed cat pendant. Textured gold tone, jadeite chips. 1980s. Signed Roget vintage costume jewelry

Signed Roget vintage costume jewelry (1971-1980s)
The history of the ROGE’T™ costume jewelry brand began fifty years ago in Oakland, New Jersey, and lasted less than two decades. First used in 1971 and registered in 1976, the ROGE’T trademark, owned by M.G.M. Incorporated, ceased to exist in 1998. Noteworthy, the corporation mainly specialized in the production of cosmetics and perfumes.

The classic design of Roge’t jewelry traditionally includes elements of filigree, the use of textured and polished patterns, gild and silver plating, enamel, and semi-precious stones. The manufacturer’s mark is a stylized inscription ROGE’T™.

Like many cosmetics companies of the 1970-80s, M.G.M. produced limited series of costume jewelry for advertising purposes – charms, chains, necklaces, brooches and earrings. Among most famous cosmetics companies that launched costume jewelry lines were such iconic brands as Guy Laroche, Yves Rocher, Avon, Helena Rubinstein, Lancôme and many others.
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Two Hands vintage costume jewelry

Two Hands vintage costume jewelry

Church artisan brooch and earrings. Gold tone, enamel. 1990s. Two Hands vintage costume jewelry

Two Hands vintage costume jewelry
The history of the “Two Hands” costume jewelry trademark began in Providence, Rhode Island in 1992 and lasted a little more than a decade. The corporation, led by Linda A. Brunini (b. 1948, president) and Jonathan J. Zucchi (b. 1950, general manager), produced products ranging from sportswear and photo frames to children’s books and costume jewelry.

Two Hands Inc., which employed 35 craftsmen, made jewelry with the use of gold plating, handpainted cloisonne enamel and rhinestones. The designs of pins and earrings traditionally feature holiday motifs – Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, etc. According to the statement printed on branded cards, the company aimed to help children with disabilities.
Noteworthy, in addition to Two hands, the company owned “Accents” costume jewelry trademark.
Incorporated in 1993, Two Hands Inc ceased to exist in 2005. Linda Brunini, 74, currently lives in Florida.
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Signed Jeray vintage costume jewelry

Signed Jeray vintage costume jewelry

Mr Duck gold tone clear rhinestones brooch pin. 1950s. Signed Jeray vintage costume jewelry

Signed Jeray vintage costume jewelry
The history of the Jeray costume jewelry brand began in 1946, founded by New England Glass Works Inc. which operated in Providence, Rhode Island from 1911-1958.

Led by Louis Eugene Hirsch (November 17, 1913 – January 1, 2007), Jeray produced high-quality costume jewelry using metal alloys, gold and silver. The jewelry is characterized by filigree floral and foliage patterns embellished with vibrant rhinestones.
Noteworthy, iconic American designer Norman Bel Geddes (1893–1958) and cartoonist Betty Betz (1920–2010) made jewelry for Jeray. In this case, they added their names to the original logo, a stylized word Jeray written in a cursive font.

According to 1946-1954 copyright cards issued by the U.S. Copyright Office, New England Glass Works Inc., doing business as Jeray, filed patents on several pieces of jewelry in 1950.
Although there was also Jeray jewelry trademark (1943-1950), owned by Rice-Weiner & Co, however, their stamp is different in style as it includes block letters.

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D Torem Renclif vintage costume jewelry

Patriotic USA flag heart and bow dangle pin. Gold tone, enamel

Patriotic USA flag heart and bow dangle pin. Gold tone, enamel. 1980s. D Torem Renclif vintage costume jewelry

D Torem Renclif vintage costume jewelry
The history of the brand of costume jewelry labeled D Torem Renclif Inc began in 1970 in Providence, Rhode Island. It was a domestic business corporation led by Clifford Henry Stern (1921 – 2018). In fact, Clifford H. Stern was the president of two companies Renclif Inc., registered in New York and Providence.
The company’s chief designer was the talented jeweler, artist, photographer and author Dorothy Hehl Torem (born 1940). The maker’s mark respectively reflects the name of the jewelry designer and the name of the company.

The company’s workshop employed a team of 25 artisans and jewelers who created jewelry sold throughout the world. Traditionally, jewelry designs include environmental themes, as well as patriotic, animalistic and fashion motifs. To realize their creative ideas, designers used metal alloys, as well as gold, silver, and enamels.
The company’s profits reached several million dollars in the 1980s.
According to a database published in 2001 in the Rhode Island Manufacturers Register, the company was still active. However, it is most likely that after a change of ownership and a merger in the early 2000s, the company ceased producing costume jewelry.
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Signed Newpro vintage costume jewelry

Signed Newpro vintage costume jewelry

Saturn planet and stars dangle brooch. 1980s. Gold tone, glitter enamel, rhinestones. Signed Newpro vintage costume jewelry

Signed Newpro vintage costume jewelry

The history of the Newpro jewelry brand began in Norwood, Massachusetts in 1987. Founder and President of Newpro Designs Inc was Valentin Zev Rejman (1943 – 2023). He worked at his studio in Eastern Massachusetts for two decades until his company went out of business in 2007.

The designer made jewelry by hand using various techniques: casting, engraving, etching, enameling and polishing. Rejman traditionally used pewter, silver, gold, bronze, copper, brass, multicolor enamel and Aurora Borealis rhinestones. To achieve a beautiful contrast of textures, many of his Christmas designs incorporate filigree elements and glitter enamel. In addition to holiday series, his collections include classic, patriotic, and natural motifs.

Noteworthy, Newpro Designs Inc owned the Adina trademark for the production of costume jewelry, which was active from 1987 to 2005.

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Signed Ceard vintage pewter jewelry

Signed Ceard vintage pewter jewelry

Balmoral silver plated pewter pendant. 1970s. Signed Ceard vintage pewter jewelry

Signed Ceard vintage pewter jewelry

The history of the Scottish jewelry brand Ceard began in the late 1960s in Glasgow.
A small company of artisans, including graduates of the Glasgow School of Art John Forsyth (lead designer), Jimmy Seel and Bill Michael, created unique jewelry from fine pewter and silver. By the way, “Ceard” in Gaelic means “crafts”, an activity involving skill in making things by hand. The marking on the back includes “Ceard”, the design name, and “Made in Scotland”, or just” Ceard Scotland”.

The most significant became “The Country Series” collection, which included pewter pendants with plant motifs. According to belief, some plants and in particular Betony, Holly, Daisy, Oak and Thistle, Ivy, Driftwood have certain magical properties. Thus, Betony protects the wearer from witches, Holly brings good luck and protects the home, thistle symbolizes strength, Daisy brings back summer, Oak helps tap ancient power, etc.

Launched in the late 1960s, the company ceased to exist in the late 1970s, and today Ceard products are vintage collectibles.
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