Signed Kerissa vintage costume jewelry
The history of the American jewelry brand Kerissa began in 1982, when Marcus A Senerchia (1922-2004) founded his family business, Marc & Sal, Inc. Noteworthy, he began using an alternative trade name – Kerissa Creations Inc. only in 1985. Located at 15 Lark Industrial Parkway, Greenville, Providence, Rhode Island, the company employed more than forty people. The business was successful and in two decades he registered three more jewelry brands. In particular, Harvest Moon Designs (1997-2004), Angels Sent From Above (2001-2002) and Karma Beads (1999-2000).
Traditionally, Kerissa craftsmen made beautiful jewelry from alloys of various metals – copper, bronze, aluminum, pewter, silver and gold. Also, lucite, multi-colored enamels and rhinestones. Handcrafted mainly in the 1980s and 90s, each brooch, pin, or pendant is labeled “Kerissa” with a copyright mark.
After Marcus retired, his son Marcus A. Senerchia Jr. became the president of the company. He also registered the Sara Bella jewelry trademark (2013-2017).
The luxury goods and jewelry company Kerissa Creations Inc ceased to exist in 2019 due to bankruptcy.
American flag patriotic brooch with dangling heart charms. Gold tone metal alloy, enamelSignature
Signed Kerissa vintage costume jewelry
101 Dalmatians characters enameled brooch pin1980s gold tone enameled clip on earrings. 3.3 cmAnchor design round shaped clip on earrings. Gold tone, red and black enamel. 1980sBlack enamel gold tone pierced earrings. 1980sBow inside heart gold tone brooch pinButton style gold tone enameled pierced earrings. 1980sDalmatian puppy brooch pin. Black and white enamel, aluminium, rhinestonesDoorknocker design pierced earrings. Gold tone alloy, enamel. 1980sEaster bunny brooch pin. Metal alloy, enamel, rhinestoneFlower design bronze tone brooch pinGrape design round shaped gold tone pierced earringsRed Heart brooch pendant. Gold tone metal alloy, enamel. 4.5 cm. 1980sHolly leaves berries and bows Christmas brooch pin. Pewter and bronze tone metal, rhinestonesLeaves and flowers wreath brooch pin. Silver and gold tone alloy, rhinestones. 1980sLions brooch pin. Mixed metals. 5.8 cm. 1980sOrnamental round shaped gold tone enamel pierced earrings. 1980sPaisley design round shaped pierced earrings. Gold tone metal alloy, enamelPink purple enamel gold tone earrings. 1980sSunflowers angels heart shaped brooch pin. Gold bronze silver tone metal alloysUnderwater creatures – tropical fish, star fish, seahorse brooch pin of bronze toneWild animals – elephant giraffe, zebra brooch pin. Mixed metals. 8.3 cm. 1980sYellow heart pendant. Silver tone alloy, lucite. 1980sYin Yang round shaped pierced earrings. Silver tone alloy, enamelTrademarkMaker’s mark
