Signed Creed vintage costume jewelry

Signed Creed vintage costume jewelry
Mary had a little lamb rare vintage brooch. Sterling silver, plastic, enamel, faux pearls, Signed Creed vintage costume jewelry

Signed Creed vintage costume jewelry
The history of the American company Creed Jewelry Co. began immediately after its foundation in 1946. A young businessman William Creed was at that time a jewelry wholesaler working for a company in New England. In the process of communicating with clients, he understood their request for more elegant jewelry with semi-precious stones. However, his employer did not support the young businessman’s idea of ​​expanding the product range. So, William founded his own company in one of the largest jewelry manufacturing centers in the United States, in Attleboro Massachusetts.
A talented businessman, William Creed, in search of suppliers of glass, crystal and rhinestones, visited Austria and the Czech Republic. As a result, Swarovski and other well-known companies became his suppliers. In general, his business flourished until the 1950s, but William’s health deteriorated and his son Jack had to lead the company. Fortunately, Jack was equally talented and well educated, and he expanded the family business.

Madonna and child pendant. Sterling silver, gold plated, blue enamel
Madonna and child pendant. Sterling silver, gold plated, blue enamel

The company mostly produced Catholic rosaries, crosses, high quality amulets and medallions depicting saints. In addition, they produced elegant costume jewelry with the use of sterling silver, 12 K gold filling, semiprecious stones, crystals and rhinestones. Traditionally, the craftsmen of this company marked their pieces “Creed Sterling silver” on the back side.

Autumn leaf wreath brooch. 12 K gold filled, mother-of-pearl
Autumn leaf wreath brooch. 12 K gold filled, mother-of-pearl

Noteworthy, in 1989 the company was sold, and in 2011 its new owners became based in Phoenix Arizona “Christian Brands” company. The company currently produces all kinds of jewelry, including rings, bracelets, pendants and chains with a Christian theme. They also make many Catholic rosaries.

Signature
Maker’s mark

Signed Creed vintage costume jewelry

12 K gold filled mother of pearl leaf round brooch
12 K gold filled mother of pearl leaf round brooch
1960s bird pin. Sterling silver, gold filled, green stone
1960s bird pin. Sterling silver, gold filled, green stone
A couple of birds brooch. Sterling silver, art glass
A couple of birds brooch. Sterling silver, art glass
Bambi brooch. Sterling silver, jade, gold plated
Bambi brooch. Sterling silver, jade, gold plated
Basket of flowers brooch. 925 Sterling silver, blue enamel, cultured pearl
Basket of flowers brooch. 925 Sterling silver, blue enamel, cultured pearl
Bee brooch. Catseye stone, sterling silver, rhinestones
Bee brooch. Catseye stone, sterling silver, rhinestones
Bow tied flowers brooch. 12 K gold filled, Akoya pearls
Bow tied flowers brooch. 12 K gold filled, Akoya pearls
Butterfly brooch. 12 K gold filled
Butterfly brooch. 12 K gold filled
Cat brooch. 925 Sterling silver, 'jelly belly' lucite, red art glass
Cat brooch. 925 Sterling silver, ‘jelly belly’ lucite, red art glass
Cat eye stone 12 k gold filled bird brooch
Cat eye stone 12 k gold filled bird brooch
Catholic cross pendant. 925 sterling silver
Catholic cross pendant. 925 sterling silver
Celluloid Rose Flower Basket With Green Enamel Leaves Brooch
Celluloid Rose Flower Basket With Green Enamel Leaves Brooch
Dogwood flower 12 K gold filled brooch
Dogwood flower 12 K gold filled brooch
Filigree framed flower brooch. Gold tone, faux pearls
Filigree framed flower brooch. Gold tone, faux pearls
Fish pendant. Textured sterling silver
Fish pendant. Textured sterling silver
Frog brooch. Sterling silver, art glass, rhinestones
Frog brooch. Sterling silver, art glass, rhinestones
Gold rose detailed brooch. Jewelry alloy, gold filled. 6 cm, 1960s
Gold rose detailed brooch. Jewelry alloy, gold filled. 6 cm, 1960s
January angel pin. 24 gold plated, rhinestone, enamel
January angel pin. 24 gold plated, rhinestone, enamel
Lily of the Valley brooch, 1950s. Gilded silver, natural bone and jade. 5 cm
Lily of the Valley brooch, 1950s. Gilded silver, natural bone and jade. 5 cm
Maple leaf bar brooch. Gold filled, faux pearls
Maple leaf bar brooch. Gold filled, faux pearls
Maple leaf brooch. Abalone, 12 K gold filled
Maple leaf brooch. Abalone, 12 K gold filled
Modernist design cat brooch. 925 Sterling silver, textured, 12 K gold plated
Modernist design cat brooch. 925 Sterling silver, textured, 12 K gold plated
Monogram adjustable ring. Silver and gold tone metal
Monogram adjustable ring. Silver and gold tone metal
Mother of Pearl Gold filled flower Brooch
Mother of Pearl Gold filled flower Brooch
Mushroom and Turtle brooch. Sterling silver, gilding, Austrian crystals, enamel. 4 cm. 1950s
Mushroom and Turtle brooch. Sterling silver, gilding, Austrian crystals, enamel. 4 cm. 1950s
Owl brooch. 12 K gold filled, green glass cabochons
Owl brooch. 12 K gold filled, green glass cabochons
Pansy brooch. Sterling Silver, enamel, faux pearl
Pansy brooch. Sterling Silver, enamel, faux pearl
Peace round pendant. Blackened silver
Peace round pendant. Blackened silver
Royal crown cross pendant
Royal crown cross pendant
St. Mary & Jesus Medal Pendant
St. Mary & Jesus Medal Pendant
St. Mary and Baby Jesus Medal Pendant. 925 sterling silver
St. Mary and Baby Jesus Medal Pendant. 925 sterling silver
Three leaf brooch. 12 K Gold filled, sterling silver, faux pearls, plastic
Three leaf brooch. 12 K Gold filled, sterling silver, faux pearls, plastic
Signature
Maker’s mark

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