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Jewelry Marks & Signatures - PHOTOS!!
I noticed there are people who would like to see more jewelry ID marks or siggies. I've got a nice collection, and right now I'll list a few. I've included some info about the companies, but I know there are others here with much more knowledge - Please add what you can!! I have bunches more; I'll break them up into several articles.
On my other blog, Brain Damage in the Fast Lane, I will be posting Fabric Identification information. Burn testing directions AND pictures - lots of pictures - about what these look like - they can be confusing!! Other hints too.
Anyway, here are some jewelry marks:
This is a little enamel HAR flower I'm going to have trouble parting with...
I have several Mexican silver pieces; this one is from Taxco; you can tell because the number starts with T. The rest of the number refers to when it was made & who the artisan was.
Two Sisters is a contemporary company; it was founded by 2 of the 3 people who founded MYLU (whose names I completely forget) - I think they may still be in production.
SFJ - no longer in production, but no one seems to know anything about them. Items seem to be from 70-80s.
Grosse & Henkle: extremely well-respected Germany firm. Made a lot of jewelry for Christian Dior. This piece (which I have for sale) is identical to one they made for CD.
Metropolitan Museum of Art (NYC) Some are vintage, some aren't. This piece isn't - it's still sold.
Originals by Robert - almost always on a cartouche. He was a designer for Miriam Haskel before founding this firm. The company was renamed to simply "Robert Originals" but this was never used on the jewelry.
One of the ubiquitous Sarah Coventry marks - perhaps the most common.
This is the stamp of the "ruby Z" company founded by Candice Loheed, one of the premier founders of the California Ceramic Jewelry movement. Originally one of the founders of "Parrot Pearls), she left to form her own company - as did several others. This is a stamp, not a signature. This pin was hand made & hand painted but not by CL personally.
This is a pewter Modernist pin by Rune Tennedmed of Sweden. The mark is pre-1958 ; he used a copyright symbol starting in '58.
Here's a Sandor mark that came on this sweet enamel flower - a delightful surprise!
I think this is enough for now!! I'll keep posting more periodically.Most of these pieces are for sale in my Bonanzle store, Dragonmum's Vintage Valuables.
Questions, comments & buyers welcome!!
On my other blog, Brain Damage in the Fast Lane, I will be posting Fabric Identification information. Burn testing directions AND pictures - lots of pictures - about what these look like - they can be confusing!! Other hints too.
Anyway, here are some jewelry marks:
This is a little enamel HAR flower I'm going to have trouble parting with...
I have several Mexican silver pieces; this one is from Taxco; you can tell because the number starts with T. The rest of the number refers to when it was made & who the artisan was.
Two Sisters is a contemporary company; it was founded by 2 of the 3 people who founded MYLU (whose names I completely forget) - I think they may still be in production.
SFJ - no longer in production, but no one seems to know anything about them. Items seem to be from 70-80s.
Grosse & Henkle: extremely well-respected Germany firm. Made a lot of jewelry for Christian Dior. This piece (which I have for sale) is identical to one they made for CD.
Metropolitan Museum of Art (NYC) Some are vintage, some aren't. This piece isn't - it's still sold.
Originals by Robert - almost always on a cartouche. He was a designer for Miriam Haskel before founding this firm. The company was renamed to simply "Robert Originals" but this was never used on the jewelry.
One of the ubiquitous Sarah Coventry marks - perhaps the most common.
This is the stamp of the "ruby Z" company founded by Candice Loheed, one of the premier founders of the California Ceramic Jewelry movement. Originally one of the founders of "Parrot Pearls), she left to form her own company - as did several others. This is a stamp, not a signature. This pin was hand made & hand painted but not by CL personally.
This is a pewter Modernist pin by Rune Tennedmed of Sweden. The mark is pre-1958 ; he used a copyright symbol starting in '58.
Here's a Sandor mark that came on this sweet enamel flower - a delightful surprise!
I think this is enough for now!! I'll keep posting more periodically.Most of these pieces are for sale in my Bonanzle store, Dragonmum's Vintage Valuables.
Questions, comments & buyers welcome!!
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Permalink Reply by ElsiesAttic-Admin on -
Awesome. looking forward to the next installment. I am off to promote this on Twitter. :)
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Permalink Reply by Karen Vintage Fair Retro Rare on -
Hi Dragonmum......this is a wonderfully informative thread.......thank you! I have thewse earrings of which I know nothing except I believe they are stirling with the benchmark p8925, no other info on the backs. They have beautiful, glittery insets, but I don't know what it is to do some research. Any help to identify these will be much appreciated!
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Permalink Reply by AntiqueAli on -
Great thread! Here are a few, including some rare ones:
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Permalink Reply by CarriersCozyCottage on
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Great thread , thanks for posting. I am always researching the designers of Vintage Costume Jewelry. Amazing how many there were. So many unmarked beauties too.
I love collecting and selling Jewelry !
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Permalink Reply by CarriersCozyCottage on
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Karen what I know for sure is your 925 means silver. As for the P8 I am unsure.
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Permalink Reply by Dragonmum on -
Karen, I zoomed as much as I could on your jewelry marks. Could it be PB instead of P8? That would make more sense if those were the artists sig. Are they opal? They're beautiful!!
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Permalink Reply by Karen Vintage Fair Retro Rare on
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After a more careful look with a better magnifying glass ( I am going to get a jeweler's loup), I see it is indeed PB, not P8! I think opal as well, but second opinion is always good, yes? Now I'll see if I can find them, or similar for an idea of how to price.
Thank you, Carriers & Dragonmum!!
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Permalink Reply by You Can't Take it With You on -
I believe that SFJ stands for Stephen's Fine Jewelry...beyond that, I don't know much more. I just found a piece with that mark and was researching it too.
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Permalink Reply by COBAYLEY on -
Thank you Dragonmumm...
I read them all. I really appreciate your willingness to share your knowledge and information. That is a welcome burst of sunshine in this competitive field. Just a quick note, not important, but the "Originals by Robert" is in a palette shape.
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Permalink Reply by Dragonmum on
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Cobayley, Yeah, it's a palette shape but it's still a type of cartouche. Not much difference there anyhow. Thanks for replying. I do plan to do a 3rd installment - maybe after the holiday crazies are over! Leslye
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Permalink Reply by Rose Tierney on -
You have a nice collection of vintage signatures there. I sell vintage costume jewelry on Etsy now - I am a newbie - ATouchOfRoseJewels - don't know much about this site but a fellow etsy seller recommended.
Do you have a favorite vintage designer?
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Permalink Reply by Rose Tierney on
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Hi there Mona - You are SO right - tons of vintage designers and I love them all. And soooo many unsigned beauties.....I am a sucker for all of them. I am always researching also - just bought another book and would love to get the Brunialti book but that is expensive and hard to come by.
Rose from Etsy
CarriersCozyCottage -Admin said:Great thread , thanks for posting. I am always researching the designers of Vintage Costume Jewelry. Amazing how many there were. So many unmarked beauties too.
I love collecting and selling Jewelry !
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