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, enamelSignature
Signed Roma vintage costume jewelry
Bird of paradise brooch. Gold tone, rhinestones, enamelBranch leaves and berries brooch. Gold tone, faux pearls. 1960sBrushed gold tone faux pearl brooch pinCameo clip on earringsCandle Holly and berries Christmas holiday brooch pin. Gold tone, enamel, art glassChristmas tree brooch. Gold tone, enamel, rhinestones. 4.5 cm. 1980sCrab gold tone blue green enamel broochDolphin gold tone broochEntwined wreath gold and silver tone circle pinFeather leaf gold tone rhinestones broochFlamingo gold tone broochHat basket weave brooch. Gold tone, pink rhinestones, enamelHeart brooch pin. Gold tone, rhinestonesPelican gold tone brooch pinPine leaves vintage brooch. Gold tone, faux pearlsPoinsettia Christmas holiday brooch pin. Gold tone, enamelPoodle brooch pin. Gold tone, leatherScarf ribbon silver tone pinSword brooch with chain. Gold tone, rhinestonesVintage heart with branch gold tone pinWheat wreath circle pin of gold tone, clear rhinestonesWreath with bow circle pin. Gold tone, faux pearlsXmas bells with bow lapel pin. Gold tone, rhinestonesSignature