
Grape vine gold tone faux pearl brooch. 1960s. Signed Roma vintage costume jewelry
Roma vintage costume jewelry
The history of Roma costume jewelry trademark began in 1963 in Providence, Rhode Island. Owned by Fairdeal Manufacturing Co., Roma was run by Charles Butterfield Jr. (1930 – 2003). Registered in October 1965, the trademark became inactive in 1983.
Originally jewellery manufacturer, Fairdeal Manufacturing Co. located at 55 Cromwell Street, Providence, began its activity in 1936 and is still active as a Fabrics – Wholesale company.
The designs of this brand’s costume decorations are varied, from classic Christmas decorations and figurative animal decorations to religious filigree and later modernist ones. Traditionally, craftsmen used gold-tone metal alloys, as well as sterling silver, or silver-tone alloys. Other materials include faux pearls, enamel, rhinestones, art glass and even leather. The markings on the back include the word “Roma” in capital letters and the copyright mark.

Blue breasted bird on branch brooch. Gold tone, rhinestone, enamel

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Signed Roma vintage costume jewelry

Bird of paradise brooch. Gold tone, rhinestones, enamel

Branch leaves and berries brooch. Gold tone, faux pearls. 1960s

Brushed gold tone faux pearl brooch pin

Cameo clip on earrings

Candle Holly and berries Christmas holiday brooch pin. Gold tone, enamel, art glass

Christmas tree brooch. Gold tone, enamel, rhinestones. 4.5 cm. 1980s

Crab gold tone blue green enamel brooch

Dolphin gold tone brooch

Entwined wreath gold and silver tone circle pin

Feather leaf gold tone rhinestones brooch

Flamingo gold tone brooch

Hat basket weave brooch. Gold tone, pink rhinestones, enamel

Heart brooch pin. Gold tone, rhinestones

Pelican gold tone brooch pin

Pine leaves vintage brooch. Gold tone, faux pearls

Poinsettia Christmas holiday brooch pin. Gold tone, enamel

Poodle brooch pin. Gold tone, leather

Scarf ribbon silver tone pin

Sword brooch with chain. Gold tone, rhinestones

Vintage heart with branch gold tone pin

Wheat wreath circle pin of gold tone, clear rhinestones

Wreath with bow circle pin. Gold tone, faux pearls

Xmas bells with bow lapel pin. Gold tone, rhinestones

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