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VINTAGE JEWELRY DESIGNERS - E Eisenberg: Founded by Jonas Eisenberg in 1914 in Chicago. Initially produced high-quality clothing with glittery accessories which were produced by other companies such as Ora. Began production and marketing of jewelry about 1930. Abandoned production of clothing in `1958 in order to focus exclusively on jewelry. Became a division of Berns-Friedman in 1977. Eisenberg Jewelry used high-quality materials, superior workmanship and the best stones. The jewelry was never sold at low prices. Early Eisenbergs were not marked. Around 1935-1945, the company used the mark Eisenberg Original. Script letter E was used during the war years. Eisenberg in script was used as early as 1935. Eisenberg Ice in block letters was used during 1945-1958 period. Ruth M. Kamke, one of their chief designers from 1940 to 1972, used sparkling rhinestones in settings that enhanced their icy whiteness. Jewelry manufactured during 1958-1970 period was usually not marked. Company began using Eisenberg Ice in script in 1970, but many pieces were only marked with a tag. Jewelry began to be prong-set or glued in 1975. Prior to that they had been handset. The company is now called Eisenberg Classics. All Eisenberg is collectible and will rise in value. Early 1940s figural brooches are particularly sought after. Elzac: The Ezac Inc Manufacturing Company was founded in Los Angeles in 1941. They were the makers of the Victims of Fashion pins which featured ceramic, lucite, feathers, etc. - materials used due to the shortages of conventional materials during World War II. In 1943 they started their Black Magic line which featured jewelry that was mostly black in color. Ceased operations circa 1947. Emmons: Charles H Stuart founded Emmons Jewlers Inc in 1949. he marketed through home parties and shows. The company was primarily a distributor of costume jewelry designed and manufactured by others under contract with Emmons. The company went out of business in the early 1980s. Their jewelry had varied quality and design. There is an abundance of Emmons jewelry on the market. Eugene: Eugene began manufacturing jewelry around 1950. He had previously worked as a designer for Miriam Haskell and his jewelry is similar and of high quality. Stopped production around 1960. Relatively rare. Signed Eugene. Evans: Founded in 1920, the Evans Case Company is most famous for its compacts, cigarette cases and lighters. Beginning in the 1920s, Evans manufactured beautiful enamel jewelry which is scarce on the market.This jewelry shows Art Deco influences and employs enamel work rather than imitation stones. In the 1950s, they manufactured a line of enamel jewelry using the same technology they used on their guilloche enamel compacts. This jewelry showed the Art Moderne influence. Most is in pastel colors combined with gold-plated metal. This jewelry is very scarce on the market. Marked Evans - sometimes on a small metal tag attached to the necklaces. Evco: Founded in Otawa, Canada circa 1950 by Abraham Evenchick. They specialized in pearls. Abraham's sons Brian and Mark run the company today. Rare to find signed pieces on the market. Excell Manufacturing: Founded in Providence, Rhode Island in 1919. Still in business today. Manufacturers of 10 and 14K gold-filled and sterling chains, sautoirs, mesh bags. Signatures are Excell over a large XL, XL, Excellink and Sweetheart. |
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