List of Vintage Jewelry Designers

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1. Judith July 15, 2014 at 6:37 pm

   Are you familiar with a jewelry designer named Lakritz in the early 1940’s?

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2. Lynette December 26, 2014 at 10:14 pm

   Saw naturalistic pieces estimated on “Antiques Roadshow” gold with semi and precious stones by an American designer. Pieces were somewhat chunky and included various sizes and varieties of stones. Do this sound like any designer you know of? Who?

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   1. julie February 12, 2021 at 10:34 pm

      any work by erma hewitt

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3. Zondra Rapazzini February 24, 2016 at 6:26 am

   I have a large chunky bracelet with intense metal work almost
   medieval style with large glass stones. It is an impressive piece
   and signed by a KALIZGER…do you know anything about this designer.

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   1. Jo June 8, 2019 at 5:56 pm

      Hi all. I have a beautiful 70s gold tone and rhinestone pendant signed what looks to be ‘Tar Lavalier’. The ‘T’ is capitalised and the ‘ar’ are lowercase and over the top of the T. I’ve tried to research the designer, but haven’t had any luck. I thought it could be HAR or Art ( Mode Art), but the designs seem quite different. Has anyone come across this stamp before?

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      1. Susan April 1, 2021 at 2:51 am

         Lavalier means a necklace with a center pendant. I’m guessing Tar is the company that produced your pendant, not the designer.

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4. Cindy Friend August 13, 2016 at 11:41 pm

   I am looking for info on Calvin K Clauer, jeweler, opt. I have a beautiful ring in tiny box. Box is marked with his name on top. He is said to have a 1911 jewelry catalog.

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5. Twyla Jackson August 22, 2016 at 7:12 pm

   I have an unusual brooch with black and white beads, center is silver metal with what I believe to be rhinestones. The beads are hand sewn into a plastic back. On the back, this has a round, silver disc that is marked ‘CH. RONIS’. Under the name,it reads ‘MADE BY’ and below that is ‘N.Y’. I have researched and can find no information on the item or the Artist.

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6. RoseAnne September 10, 2016 at 9:39 pm

   Have found 2 pieces of jewelry now at a local thrift store that appear to be scenes in black carved into walrus tusks or ? Some kind of whitish material( hard) . They are signed : W. Walluk.

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7. Peggy Karleen October 24, 2016 at 9:22 am

   I have a brooch of my grandmothers that is about a 3 1/2 in wide oval of gold tone with a large cut amethyst and a simple metal floral design. The back has a simple if not somewhat crude clasp. The only marking is J.H.P. Any ideas about this piece?

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8. SUE WHALEN February 3, 2017 at 12:18 am

   I HAVE A RING THAT BELONGED TO MY GRANDMOTHER. IT HAS A YELLOW STONE IN IT THAT I ASSUMED
   WAS A YELLOW DIAMOND. I KNOW IT IS AT LEAST 30 YRS OLD AS SHE WORE IT AT MY WEDDING 30 YRS AGO.
   THE ONLY MARKING ON THE RING SAYS 10K MAGNOLIA ON THE INSIDE OF THE BAND. HAS ANYONE EVER SEEN THIS BEFORE AND WHAT CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT IT.

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9. Justin Lawson February 25, 2017 at 12:37 pm

   I found some brooches a bunch an all the box says is HJ&G INC. Any one knows who they r PR wat

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10. Janice Reeves April 14, 2017 at 4:45 pm

    I have some Canadian Costume jewelry from the 1930s. Do you know the names of Canadian Costume jewellery designers from the 1930? It has blue stones and mother of pearl in tradition designs.

    Thank you

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11. Alena stewart April 15, 2017 at 10:24 am

    My grandfather was Gregory Ramallo. I am doing a project for my mom about him, but I am not finding a lot. I wonder if anyone has ideas?

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12. Ann August 28, 2017 at 8:19 pm

    I have a vintage pair of rectangular/ triangular hoop earrings, sterling with 14k hooks. They’re marked/signed what looks to be PPI SS14K Does anyone know anything about the maker ppi? Thanks!

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    1. Debra April 18, 2021 at 9:36 pm

       Paloma Picasso Inc. I think it might be

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13. Dave Hlatko September 5, 2017 at 4:13 am

    I have a solid gold pendant of the Mother Mary, the baby Jesus and an angel. It is aproximaely 1.25″ H and 3/4″ wide and quite heavy (over an ounce). It is stamped 14kt and manufacturer mark is AUTAYA. I believe that it is from Italy in the late 1800s or early 1900s. I am curious if you have any information on this manufacturer, as they Do not appear on your list.

    V/R
    DLH

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14. Lenny October 8, 2017 at 5:19 pm

    I was searching the Web in effort to attribute a beautiful
    unmarked set, which I have.
    I was thinking it was designed by Schreiner, but received
    a message from a person who claimed was a descendant of home of Schreiners
    stating that the set was not by Schreiner.Could you shed light on it?
    Here are the links to the photos
    https://imgur.com/hPzOeuj
    https://imgur.com/RuDDaWE
    https://imgur.com/Wl3r1hI

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    1. Lisa June 28, 2018 at 5:12 am

       Hi I saw this post and was wondering if you researched Alice Caviness? I can see why you would have thought Schreiner, with the “pie crust” back settings. I have also seen this setting used in Caviness pieces and she was quite unique and bold in her designs. Just a thought.. . . . . .

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    2. Anneliese Meier December 1, 2019 at 4:55 am

       Beautiful piece. Was it ever attributed to anybody?

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15. Malkhan October 21, 2017 at 11:45 am

    Please let me know was there a french jeweler by the name Brucilo in 1940 to 1970 era?
    Am very anxious to know about him. As he had made beautiful stuff for my family in Vietnam.

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16. Cathy Koon January 9, 2018 at 6:48 am

    I have a set of rhinestone jewelry (clip earrings, bracelet and choker necklace) that was my grandmother’s. She was born in 1908. It is in the original case marked as jewels designed by Chez Lorraine. I have been unable to find anything online about it. I assume it’s from about the 1950s.

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17. Art Meier April 9, 2018 at 6:55 pm

    I have a shell cameo of a man side view in a coat with a ruffle shirt. Very good detail. Old pin and clasp. It is marked Mayhen . I think the last letter is an n. And dated 1847. Any info about the name. Thanks

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18. Ana April 26, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    Hi i got cabochon emerald clip earrings it is very old but the hallmark hard to read. It look like ardisos or arcansos with the logo is letter U facing down with crown in top . Kindly help me please if this is valuable or where came from. thanks

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19. Jessica May 31, 2018 at 2:35 am

    Hi, I have a vinatge diamond ring with a marking inside Im having trouble placing. It has 14k and then what looks like a cursive c that flows into a sideways heart. It could be a cb. Any ideas? I can send a picture.

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20. Patrick July 14, 2018 at 4:25 pm

    I am currently researching as much history on “Bud and Blossom” that I can find. They were a line and jewelry company based in New York City in the 20’s and 30’s. I have recently purchased an art deco platinum engagement ring with their mark inside the band and am developing a romantic story for when I ask my lady to marry me. Such beautiful workmanship unsurpassed by today’s rings. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

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21. Kelly July 15, 2018 at 8:53 am

    I have a gold ring marked jc.. It has a tear drop stone with a stone on each side of it.. I can’tfind any info with a jc stamp in a ring

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22. Hope Scott July 31, 2018 at 4:06 am

    I have a 18k gold diamond ring of my grandmothers in an ornate box that is inscribed with St. Louis Jewelry Clock and Silver Co on N. 8th St, St. Louis, Mo Do you have any information on this company? I can’t seem to find anything.

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23. Shannon Peters July 31, 2018 at 8:24 am

    I’m trying to find who may have made this bracelet. It’s marked Ahlor Italy. It’s diamond cut with a lions head at one end with the tail wrapped around the clasp at the other. It’s a man bracelet. I’d love to know more about this piece but I’m having trouble finding anything similar.

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24. Rochelle December 12, 2018 at 8:19 pm

    Does anyone remember House of Neuwirth HOLLYWOOD? It was a very famous jewelry store to the stars between 1940-1960. Not sure of the end date.

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25. Maggie February 10, 2019 at 2:49 am

    i recently got a vintage bohemian garnet ring in vermeil, with a GAJ at the back. I wonder if you have an idea on who this is?

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26. Phillip February 23, 2019 at 11:42 pm

    I have a brooch of a branch with birthstones that says stem.co in the back. Does anyone know anything about it?

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27. Ray March 8, 2019 at 8:33 pm

    I have a costume pin in silver, shaped like a calla lily marked on the back is Katalis. Any information would be appreciated!

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28. Dale Elizabeth Kler March 13, 2019 at 11:15 pm

    I have a circular brooch with matching clip-on earrings all marked AUSTRIA. Large stones (just over 1/4″ across) in brown, gold and green not thinking they are genuine stones) in a gold colored setting. I received from grandmother approx. 50 yrs ago and they looked old then. Any idea of the value?

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29. James Harrison March 20, 2019 at 10:45 pm

    Margaret ? Jewelry shop on w. 4th St. in the West Villiage, closed in the late 1960s.

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30. Annie Holliday March 25, 2019 at 11:22 am

    Molke danish lapis and silver chunky some 1940 looks some 1960/70 look

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31. Tina Webster March 25, 2019 at 6:44 pm

    I recently bought a large estate of antique to 1970s designer jewelry from a ” clean out” seller from UK. In this lot is a Clear Quartz crystal and 18K sculpture/ pendant with Emerald eyes. The only marks ive found are 18k and A “J” forwards and one.backwards. I have found the identical item online on Pinterest. The article.says the pendant was a Cartier from the 1960s and sold.at the Hancocks auctionhouse in London. The webpage from Handcocks has expired and i cannot locate the author.or any other information. Could you please help me to locate any information at all to validate uts authenticity? I would be most grateful! Thank you so much!

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32. Mark June 25, 2019 at 2:47 am

    I have a old gold wedding band that has H.JLY. CO 18bKT. All I can find is the bKT rating goes back to 1915.
    18 and 14 karat gold were rated in bKT in the early 1900s.
    Can anyone give me an idea who made this ring?
    I am assuming JLY.CO stands for jewelry company but what does the H stand for?

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33. Deborah Sheehan July 12, 2019 at 9:30 pm

    I’m looking for jewelry signed by j.m.p. it will be gold, high-end jewelry. Thanks, D

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    1. Leigh August 31, 2021 at 2:14 am

       Hello. I found your note while searching for information about JMP. I have a beautiful antique ring signed H.E.C.8.JMP. It is also stamped 18ct. It is set with old cut diamonds and is 18k topped with platinum. Please let me know if you are interested or know anything about this hallmark.

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34. Courtney Maples July 20, 2019 at 9:12 am

    I have a heart shape locket from 1950s from Okinawa Japan im trying to find the maker

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35. Jason September 4, 2019 at 3:28 am

    I have a 1920s or earlier woman’s watch ,with the face name ,lady Rodney ,the only thing I can find is a war ship called lady Rodney ,after her . Does anyone know anything about this watch it’s gold filled with some other gold markings not sure of couple diamonds . Swiss made 17 jewel . Tia

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36. June September 5, 2019 at 4:42 pm

    I have a necklace looks 1920s period it is made up of small oblong jade pieces each one set with small stones
    Each piece of jade has a silver coloured decorated metal along the bottom, there are five jade pieces on the top row and four set in between set with pins on the bottom row a silver coloured chain also in the same shape as the jade comes off from each side and fastens at the top of the neck. It seems to be a very well made piece.
    I cannot find any hallmarks on the piece but have found a stamp on one of the jade pieces looks like J.M.G.M 1188525.
    I would love to find out where it was made, when and by whom.
    My search so far as turned up no clues.

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37. matthew September 18, 2019 at 4:45 am

    I have a pair of 1960’s 18kt gold and diamond earrings with the hallmark FJ on them. Any ideas on who made them??

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38. Bernadette Ferriter October 11, 2019 at 11:54 am

    I worked Christmas time at Granat Brothers in San Francisco when I was a teen…sure made me love gold jewelry!
    The carousel charms were so fascinating and I just cannot remember the designer – a New Yorker…wish I had bought one but I did get a gold Ruser cherub.
    Developed a lifetime desire for gold charms…much to to the dismay of my husbands!

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39. Ellen Roberts November 12, 2019 at 6:10 pm

    I read that Calvin K Clauer was a jeweler that had a store in South Bend, Indiana 103 Michigan Street in the early 1900’s.

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40. Viviane January 31, 2020 at 6:09 am

    Anyone familiar with a jewellery maker called Foduil or Roduil? I have earrings stamped with that sort of name on the backs of both but have no idea who it is.
    Also,anyone know what make an ‘N’ with like a little Q shaped shape that resembles a scarf around it mean? That’s also on some earrings of mine as well.
    Any info very welcome.
    Thanks!

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41. JoAnn McLain September 24, 2020 at 10:22 pm

    I have jewelry stamped GARDA 925 stamped on the back and I can’t find anything in that name. Please help! It’s a mystic topaz cross shaped medallion with earrings.

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42. Jennifer L. Buchanan September 28, 2020 at 12:21 am

    I have two pieces of jewelry that were purchased independently, each marked “CHOLI” or “<HOLI”. It’s hard to tell whether the first character is the letter C or a carrot. Both pieces have a streamlined, modern look and are made from sterling silver. I know they date back at least to the early 70s. Any info on this designer is appreciated!

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43. Sue McQueen November 15, 2020 at 1:21 am

    I have a 31 inch 14K gold rectangle box link chain necklace marked 14K Italy and stamped with a name ending in FAERRE (first 2 or 3 letters cannot be made out)…. these are the 6 I can make out. Would you know anything about this? I believe the necklace may be from the early to middle 1900’s. Anything you might know would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.

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44. Cheryl April 25, 2021 at 8:33 pm

    I have a silver tone necklace that stamped Pat and under that it says Paris. Just not sure if it’s supposed to be Pat Paris or Pat for patent. Looked on web can’t find anything on it. Hope someone can help solve this. Thanks

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45. Maria Alards April 28, 2021 at 5:05 pm

    Hello,
    I have a very heavy Art Deco huge brooch 585 14k gold set with numerous gemstones and diamonds;
    It appears to be signed
    « GOTSHA »
    CAN ANY ONE HELP PLEASE?It appears to be Art Deco
    Thanks in advance.

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46. KP Shaffer September 12, 2021 at 9:51 pm

    Unique line of handcrafted designed Alaska gold charms and gold jewelry with interlocked “KW” hallmark by goldsmith. Ken Warburton lived in small town on Kenai Peninsula Alaska, had his own small workshop, and a few employees to finish product line.

    Lost wax cast duplicates of his originals were made; regionally resold in wholesale to retail fine jewellery shops, in larger towns and cities. Resellers were across western US who ordered these unique AK Theme characterized charms and the Warburton brand line of Alaskan gold and gold nuggeted jewellery; considered vintage antique and rare now. (tiny float planes; animals, old style railroad trains; billikans. etc)

    These among dozens of other small representations. There were two gold jewelry manufacturers in the small town of Moose Pass AK from 1950/1970; one maker’s name was Ken Warburton, the other, named Merle Reed. Reed brand was resold to other owners who made the product line in Seward Alaska.

    The Warburton name had much larger line of unique and AK themed gold and gemstone jewelery; moved to Anchorage in late 1960s. His Originals were first handmade, then lost-wax casting was done, with rubber molds to make sprued multiples of items.

    These waxes were later burned out of the casting matrix, and the hollow was used with centrifugal machine to force liquid gold into the unique shaped voids, made with investment plaster casts of each design.

    Warburton had his manufacturing shop uptown in top floor of Frisco Bar, across from Captain Cook Hotel. Warburton continued; had partners including J.V Brown, Jr (whose father James Vic Brown, Sr, had first Zales store in Anchorage) and other investors. Hired skilled craftspersons, mostly women whose spouses worked in other Alaskan business; oil, timber, government; and trained additional persons to perform specific tasks in processes of manufacturing this extensive line of unique jewelry. And so a dedicated workforce of crafts persons were local residents. Some followed Warburton from the small towns of eastern Kenai Peninsula; when business sought to expand, and Warburton bought the building (now gone) near Captain Cook Hotel uptown.

    There had been a memiographed catalog of this line, sent by mail to retail owners of businesses, so they could mail order the jewelery from Warburton. Even from small towns, it was viable good business. Between personal sales in remote AK towns, and on the few roadways, the sales persons had sample cases of actual product to show potential buyers of 200+ items of this line.

    All that wholesale small industry, with independent resellers; to include JC Penney stores in Alaska, and Hawaii; yet few items such as ‘Alaska Charm Bracelets’ remain.

    Saw one hefty bracelet with 40 charms, original; in a pawnshop in Eagle River business district.

    The store owner wanted only $1,000. (Worth much more in gold; he was going to scrap it.) Said it was not selling; unadvertised in showcase. ~ And I could not afford $1K. However I talked about the uniqueness, rarity; and suggested better ideas to sell that to collectors. A researched auction?

    The bracelet, double-linked (14K with 10 K+ 14K charms) was similar to one my sister was given; charms added each christmas and birthday, by our mother who crafted the KW line. These are rare and have upscale value beyond scrap.

    Items from KW were copied by lost wax methods, so duplicates were smaller than originals. Memory fades; but gold hardware could remain almost indefinitely.
    Take care & happy trails!🌻

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47. Steven December 19, 2021 at 11:39 pm

    I have the signature mark but can’t find a reference. A sterling silver rhinestone lady bug with the mark “CL” Any thoughts?

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