Signed DM vintage costume jewelry

Signed DM vintage costume jewelry
The history of DM jewelry is very short, not more than a decade. Founded by David Monn in early 1990s in New York, the trademark ceased to exist in 1999. Most popular designs of DM handcrafted lapel pins, brooches and pendants included angels, flowers, holiday and hobby theme. Traditionally, the craftsmen used gold tone metal alloy, multicolor enamel and art glass imitating gems and rhinestones. They signed their pieces with DM, a copyright sign, and the year of production on oval base.
Noteworthy, there are some similar DM trademarks, but their marking differs.
First, D M Merchandising, Inc., which has founded 25 jewelry trademarks since 1991, but no DM trademark among them. Elmhurst, Illinois based private company D M Merchandising, Inc established in 1989, employed about 90 people and created heart, bridesmaid and artisan jewelry.
Second, Danbury Mint for Avon, which marked its jewelry with full name, so it doesn’t have anything to do with DM signed jewelry.
Third, DM jewelry (1991-2007), a trademark owned by Douglas Magnus, but the word marking included DM inside heart, that’s the difference.

Signed DM vintage costume jewelry