Researching Costume Jewelry History, Companies and Signatures: Further Research Needed
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Researching Costume Jewelry
originally published by Dotty Stringfield on IllusionJewels.com
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“c.” = “circa” = within ten years before or after a date.
Dates given for each mark are for when that mark was first used, or when it was first seen in ads or articles.
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Photo courtesy Roxy Richardson.
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Handcrafter Photo courtesy Roxy Richardson
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New Pro Photo courtesy Roxy Richardson
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NF Sterling Photo courtesy Roxy Richardson
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CB Photo courtesy Roxy Richardson
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Skye Photo courtesy Roxy Richardson
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SY Photo courtesy Roxy Richardson
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Reeves Photo courtesy ID: justabunchawildflowers
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Tony Romolda Photo courtesy ID: justabunchawildflowers
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Comstock Photo courtesy ID: justabunchawildflowers
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Custom –found on a lovely dark AB necklace & earrings Photo courtesy Photo courtesy Matt & Patti Ribarich
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Brooks Photo courtesy Glitz & Glitter Boutique.
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Miraj Sterling Photo courtesy Glitz & Glitter Boutique.
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Geno 
Photo courtesy Norma
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Albert Photo courtesy Cathy Gordon.
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(possibly K.C. Jewelry Mfg., Tenafly, NJ?? On a more contemporary pin — by Beth Ann, ID: crazyintheattic
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St. Tropez drawing of mark by Roxy Richardson
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— (RCJ)
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— by Roxy Richardson
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Don Nig ? on earrings — by Roxy Richardson
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DoSo on necklace — by Nicole Goodwin From Robin Deutsch – this is a German mark, probably a trademark, not the actual company name.) So the mark is still a mystery.
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Barlet” or maybe Carlet” but the first three letters are very hard to make out. Next to the signature is a stamped hallmark and underneath reads “0926 MF Sterling”. Two of the charms are engraved “Mexico” with a tall cactus logo. — by Maggie Denmark
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— by Roxy Richardson
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“Ph Lucas” — by J. K. Schwartz
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“D’Arne” on a goldtone brooch — by Lilly Vittetow
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“C&R” on potmetal sash type brooch with large center stone — by Plenty O’Jewels.
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“©CFW”
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Essex Photo courtesy Roxy Richardson
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“Clements” Deco potmetal — by Linn Alber
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Purchased pieces at KJL store on 5th Ave. 12-15 years ago Photo courtesy Gail McGee
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Sterling Celtic brooch — Iona is an island off the coast of Scotland, but don’t know who uses this mark. Photo courtesy eclecticgramma.
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KEET — On sterling brooch. Photo courtesy eclecticgramma.
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McCain NY. Photo courtesy eclecticgramma.
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Photo courtesy eclecticgramma.
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MODELE Moulage Sterling. Photo courtesy eclecticgramma.
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” M ” On pearls. Photo courtesy eclecticgramma.
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Photo courtesy Jean Bertens.
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Photo courtesy Myrna Seale.
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Florida, F. E. Taylor, Handmade Photo courtesy Linda Jo D. Mitchell.
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Photo courtesy Lilly Vittetow.
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on turquoise/Sterling watch band Photo courtesy Lani Peterson.
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on turquoise/Sterling watch band. Photo courtesy Lani Peterson.
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“R” Sterling Photo courtesy Linda Jo D. Mitchell.
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British Registered Design Mark, such as those more often seen on pottery than on jewelry. This is from 1883 on a small pin that I think is cut steel. Photo courtesy Linda Jo D. Mitchell.
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Pamar on pair vintage beaded earrings Photo courtesy justabunchawildflowers.
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Jay Photo courtesy Nancy Hopper.
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found on vintage butterfly brooch.
Photo courtesy Elisa DeCarlo.
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Josane on beautiful multi-colored rhinestone earrings Photo courtesy Sally Notarius.
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Agnew Photo courtesy justabunchawildflowers.
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both marks on same piece Photo courtesy John Bene.
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on dress clip Photo courtesy Cheri Van Hoover.
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PJC on 1930’s dress clip Photo courtesy John Bene.
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Amerique Photo courtesy Gloria Barnhart.
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Omar Originals Photo courtesy Frank of IncredibleJewelry
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K.J. Photo courtesy RCJ
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Bluette Made in France Photo courtesy RCJ
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” CP ” Photo courtesy .
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“Don Best, Jewelry Made in USA” Photo courtesy Adrienne Shivers.
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Encore Photo courtesy Lyn Peightal.
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Gils Photo courtesy Lyn Peightal.
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Mazzola Photo courtesy justabunchawildflowers.
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Artisan NY Courtesy Karen Bird.
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“HG ” Courtesy Terri Rex.
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Dionne Courtesy Lyn Peightal.
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Sterling Copper Merrifield Hand Made Canada
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KR Courtesy Shirley Hanick
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Clarion Courtesy Alice Leonard
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C.Y.F. Courtesy Evelyn Phillips
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Lagon Courtesy Diana Taylor
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Regina Courtesy Deb Schneider
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Gray Kingsburg Courtesy Deb Schneider; 
Gray Kingsburg N.Y. – found on a Dress Clip with Chains and Dangly Metal Beads
Courtesy Becky Sweet
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Celeste Courtesy RCJ
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KJ with smaller NE Courtesy Kristy Lee
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Charlin– could this be Oscar Charlin? Courtesy justabunchawildflowers
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Chameleon Courtesy justabunchawildflowers
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Charles Jerome Courtesy Sammie
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RASCO Courtesy justabunchawildflowers
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REPLICA Courtesy Lilly Vittetow
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Marquise Courtesy Mary Baker
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© PAM Courtesy eclecticgramma
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Colco Courtesy Linda Lange
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Courtesy Nona Grampp
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Courtesy Lilly Vittetow
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“Rachel Australia” on a shell necklace — Courtesy RCJ
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Meow — Courtesy Deb Schneider
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So far, found only on guilloche costume jewelry pieces — Courtesy Karen Thompson
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De Clemente — Courtesy Lilly Vittetow
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Both marks on a Sterling bracelet Courtesy Barb Jackson
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Dolsa – on a lamb charm bracelet Courtesy Susan E. Singh
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