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"A" - JEWELER DIRECTORY

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Below is an alphabetized list of jewelry designers and manufacturers, along with photos of their corresponding maker's marks.

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A. ALTIER JEWELERS

Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "A Altier"
Information:  A. Altier Jewelers was founded by Alex and Debra Altier in 2001, in Coral Springs, Florida.  Works primarily in gold, platinum, and silver.
Jewelry hallmark of A. Altier Jewelers
A. Altier Jewelers

AARON BASHA

Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "Aaron Basha", "AB"
Information:  Aaron Basha began designing and retailing jewelry in the 1950s.  His retail store is located on Madison Avenue in Manhattan, New York.  Basha is known for their baby shoe charms, often jeweled with diamonds and gems.  Works primarily in gold.
Jewelry hallmark of Aaron Basha
Aaron Basha
Jewelry hallmark of Aaron Basha
Aaron Basha

ABRAHAM TOBIAS

Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "TOBIAS.A"
Information:  Abraham Tobias was a Mexican silversmith that produced sterling flatware, hollowware, and jewelry circa 1930s-1940s.
Jewelry hallmark of Abraham Tobias (Tobias.A or Tobias A)
Abraham Tobias

ACCESSOCRAFT
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Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "Accessocraft"
Information:  Accessocraft was founded by Edgar Rodelheimer and Theodore Steinman around 1930, in New York City.  Worked primarily in silver and gold-filled, until ultimately closing the business in 1998.
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Accessocraft

A.C. FRANK
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Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "A.C. Frank"
Information:  August Conrad Frank moved to America from Germany in 1893.  A year later, in 1894, he founded the A.C. Frank Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  A.C. Frank was a master engraver and diesinker who designed and produced medals.  After his death, the company was taken over by his sons and was ultimately sold to Medallic Art Company in 1972.
Signature of master engraver and diesinker, A.C. Frank Company
A.C. Frank

ADIE & LOVEKIN

Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "A&L", "ALLD", "A&LLD", "A&L LD"
Information:  Silversmiths of Birmingham, England, dating back to 1872.
Jewelry hallmark of Adie & Lovekin
Adie & Lovekin

ADLER JEWELLERS OF LONDON

Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "AJLD"
Information:  Founded in 1886 by Viennese goldsmith, Jacques Adler.
Jewelry hallmark of Adler Jewellers of London
Adler Jewellers of London

A.J. GOLDFARB
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Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "AGEM"
Information:  A.J. Goldfarb, Inc. is a manufacturer of jewelry findings that was founded in 1949, in New York City.  Works in gold, silver, and base metals.
Jewelry hallmark of A.J. Goldfarb, Inc.
A.J. Goldfarb

A. JAFFE
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Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "A. Jaffe", "S & S", "SS", "a.", "SB", "URL", "FMDJ"
Information:  A. Jaffe, Inc. was founded in 1892 by Albert Jaffe, in New York City.  Works primarily in gold and platinum.
Jewelry hallmark of A. Jaffe
A. Jaffe

AL BERES
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Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "Al Beres"
Information:  Native American Navajo silversmith, known for his various belt buckle and concho designs.
Jewelry hallmark of Al Beres
Al Beres

ALBERT DAVID PEARLS & GEMS
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Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "ADPG"
Information:  Founded in 1982, in New York City, Albert David Pearls & Gems is a jewelry manufacturer and wholesaler.  Works primarily in gold.
Jewelry hallmark for Albert David Pearls & Gems
Albert David Pearls & Gems

ALFREDO PATRASSI & GIULIO DOMINI
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Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "7 AR"
Information:  Founded in 1947, in Arezzo, Italy, by Afredo Patrassi and Giulio Domini.  Works primarily in gold.
Registered Italian trademark attributed to Alfredo Patrassi & Giulio Domini
Alfredo Patrassi & Giulio Domini
Registered Italian trademark attributed to Alfredo Patrassi & Giulio Domini
Alfredo Patrassi & Giulio Domini

ALICE CAVINESS
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Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "Alice Caviness", "A&J"
Information:  Alice Caviness Jewelry was founded by Alice Caviness in the 1940s, in Long Island, New York.  She was later joined by her husband, Jules Junquerra.  She imported German-made silver and vermeil pieces in addition to the jewelry produced in her U.S.-based shop.  Worked primarily in silver and costume jewelry.
Jewelry hallmark of Alice Caviness Jewelry
Alice Caviness

ALICIA DE LA PAZ / ALICIA CUEVAS DE ORTIZ
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Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "Alicia", "CDO Mexico", "TD-27", "TD-40", "TD-96"
Information:  Alicia de la Paz / Alicia Cuevas de Ortiz is a silversmith from Taxco, Mexico, that began her career in the 1980s.  In the 1990s, a tragic automobile accident left Alicia partially paralyzed, while an economic recession swept over the country.  Although these events affected business negatively, she was able to eventually recover and continue working.  Her early work was done in .950 silver while her contemporary pieces are done in .925 sterling silver.
Jewelry trademark of Alicia Cuevas de Ortiz (TD-40)
Alicia de la Paz / Alicia Cuevas de Ortiz
Jewelry hallmark of Taxco, Mexico silversmith, Alicia de la Paz
Alicia de la Paz / Alicia Cuevas de Ortiz

A. LINK & CO.
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Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "ALK"
Information:  A. Link & Co. was founded in 1904 by Adolph Link, in New York.  Primarily works in gold, silver and platinum.
Jewelry hallmark of A. Link & Co.
A. Link & Co.

ALETTO BROTHERS
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Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "A. Aletto"
Information:  The Aletto Brothers are 5th generation jewelers based out of Boca Raton, Florida.  They work primarily in platinum and gold.
Jewelry hallmark of the Aletto Brothers of Boca Raton, Florida
Aletto Brothers

ALLURE GEMS
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Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "Platinaire"
Information:  Allure Gems was founded in 2007, in New York, New York.  Works in gold, silver and platinaire®.
Jewelry hallmark of Allure Gems (Platinaire)
Allure Gems

ALWAND VAHAN
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Attributed Maker's Mark(s): "Alwand Vahan", "VAHAN”
Information: Founded in 1968 by Sacha Der Calousdian.  Works primarily in gold and silver.

AM-GOLD
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Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "AM-G"
Information:  Am-Gold Products, Inc. is based out of New York since prior to 1980.  Works primarily in gold and silver.
Jewelry hallmark of Am-Gold Products, Inc.
Am-Gold

AMERICAN STANDARD
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Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "American Standard", "American Standard Watch Case Co."
Information:  The American Standard Watch Case Co. was founded in 1920 and was later purchased by Bulova, in 1948.
Hallmark of American Standard Watch Case Co.
American Standard

ANDIN INTERNATIONAL
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Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "JTL"
Information:  Andin International, Inc. was founded in 1981 by Ofer & Aya Azrielant in New York City, NY.  Worked primarily in gold and silver before ultimately being acquired by Richline Group in 2009.
Jewelry hallmark of Andin International (JTL)
Andin International

ANGELA CUMMINGS
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Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "Angela Cummings", "Cummings"
Information:  Angela Cummings became a designer for Tiffany & Co. in 1967.  She launched Angela Cummings, Inc. in 1984.

ANGIOLINO

Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "1106 MI"
Information:  Angiolino SRL was founded in 1968, in Milan, Italy.  Works primarily in gold.
Jewelry hallmark of Angiolino jewelry of Milan, Italy
Angiolino

ANGIOLINO & ZOGNO

Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "1832 AL"
Information:  They are the 1,832nd registered jeweler in the history of Alessandria, Italy.  Works primarily in gold.
Jewelry hallmark of Angiolino & Zogno
Angiolino & Zogno

ANTICA DITTA MARCHISIO

Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "1 TO", "634 TO"
Information:  Antica Ditta Marchisio was founded in 1860, and is the first ever registered jeweler in Torino, Italy.  They produced jewelry for high-end jewelry houses, such as Cartier.  In 2000, the company was renamed to Mattioli Gioielli.  Works primarily in gold and platinum.
Jewelry hallmark of Antica Ditta Marchisio, the 1st jeweler of Torino, Italy (1 TO)
Antica Ditta Marchisio
Jewelry hallmark of Antica Ditta Marchisio, the 1st jeweler of Torino, Italy (634 TO)
Antica Ditta Marchisio

ANTONIO PIÑEDA

Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "AP", "Silver By Toño", "Jewels by Antonio", "Antonio Taxco"
Information:  Born in Taxco, Mexico in 1919, Antonio Piñeda became one of the finest craftsmen of the Mexican Silver Renaissance.  At age 14, he began as an apprentice to William Spratling.  After 8 years with Spratling, he was a master in his own right, and founded his own workshop in 1941.  Worked primarily in .970 silver, with some .925 sterling and .980 in early years.

ARTCARVED

Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "ArtCarved", "Art carved" & "∑" Pictomark
Information:  Founded by J.R. Wood and Sons in 1850, in Brooklyn, New York.  Specializing in engagement and wedding, bridal jewelry.  Works primarily in gold, platinum, and palladium.
Jewelry hallmark for ArtCarved
ArtCarved
Jewelry hallmark for ArtCarved
ArtCarved
Jewelry hallmark for ArtCarved
ArtCarved

ART'S ELEGANCE

Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "AE"
Information:  Art's Elegance, Inc. was founded in 1978, by Arutiun "Art" Mikaelian, in California.  Works primarily in gold.
Jewelry hallmark for Art's Elegance, Inc.
Art's Elegance, Inc.

ASCH-GROSSBARDT

Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "AG"
Information:  Asch-Grossbardt was founded in 1986 by Eric Grossbardt.  Works primarily in gold.
Jewelry trademark of Asch Grossbardt (AG)
Asch Grossbardt

ATALPORO

Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "Atalporo"
Information:  Atalporo is a jewelry designer based out of Lima, Peru.  Works primarily in silver.
Jewelry trademark of Atalporo, of Lima, Peru
Atalporo

ATHRA TRADING

Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "ATI"
Information:  Athra Trading, Inc. is a jewelry manufacturer, based out of East Rutherford, New Jersey, that was founded in 1984.  Works primarily in gold and silver.
Jewelry hallmark of Athra Trading, Inc.
Athra Trading

AURAFIN
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Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "Aurafin", "D", D Pictomark
Information:  Founded in 1982 by Michael H. Gusky, in Tamarac, Florida.  The company is part of the Richline Group, which supplies retailers, like Walmart, with jewelry for inventory.  Works primarily in gold and silver.
Jewelry hallmark of Aurafin
Aurafin
Jewelry hallmark of Aurafin (D pictomark with lines thru it)
Aurafin

AUTOMATIC CHAIN CO.
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Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "AC Co" (commonly confused for CA Co), "ACO" (stylized as CAO)
Information:  Automatic Chain Company was founded by Edwin Speidel in 1912, in Providence, Rhode Island.  Works primarily in gold, silver and platinum.
Jewelry hallmark of Automatic Chain Co.
Automatic Chain Co.
Jewelry hallmark of Automatic Chain Co.
Automatic Chain Co.

AVEDON
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Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "Avedon", "Harvey Avedon"
Information:  Harvey Avedon began his career in the 1940s, in New York, NY.  Worked primarily in silver and gold.
Jewelry hallmark of Harvey Avedon (AVEDON)
Avedon

AVON
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Attributed Maker's Mark(s):  "AVON"
Information:  Avon Products was founded in 1886 by David H. McConnell.  Started producing costume jewelry in 1970.  Primarily works in base metals and sterling silver.
Jewelry hallmark of Avon
Avon
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