Signed Roma vintage costume jewelry
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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