JEWELRY MARKS - A - Global Gemology & Appraisals

jeweler DATABASE - "A"

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

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Photos courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CM (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals

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A. ALTIER JEWELERS

Hallmark(s): "A Altier"
Information: A. Altier Jewelers was founded by Alex and Debra Altier in 2001, in Coral Springs, Florida. Works primarily in gold, silver and platinum.

A. Altier Jewelers

AARON BASHA

Hallmark(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.

Aaron Basha

ABRAHAM TOBIAS

Hallmark(s): "TOBIAS.A"
Information: Abraham Tobias was a Mexican silversmith that produced sterling flatware, hollowware, and jewelry circa 1930s-1940s.

Abraham Tobias

ACCESSOCRAFT

Hallmark(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.

Accessocraft

A.C. FRANK

Hallmark(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.

A.C. Frank

ADIE & LOVEKIN

Hallmark(s): "A&L", "ALLD", "A&LLD", "A&L LD"
Information: Silversmiths of Birmingham, England, dating back to 1872.

Adie & Lovekin

ADLER JEWELLERS OF LONDON

Hallmark(s): "AJLD"
Information: Founded in 1886 by Viennese goldsmith, Jacques Adler.

Adler Jewellers of London

A.J. GOLDFARB

Hallmark(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.

A.J. Goldfarb

A. JAFFE

Hallmark(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.

A. Jaffe

AL BERES

Hallmark(s): "Al Beres"
Information: Native American Navajo silversmith, known for his various belt buckle and concho designs.

Al Beres

ALBERT DAVID PEARLS & GEMS

Hallmark(s): "ADPG"
Information: Founded in 1982, in New York City, Albert David Pearls & Gems is a jewelry manufacturer and wholesaler. Works primarily in gold.

Albert David Pearls & Gems

ALICE CAVINESS

Hallmark(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.

Alice Caviness

ALICIA DE LA PAZ

Hallmark(s): "TD-27", "Alicia", "CDC Mexico"
Information: Alicia de la Paz 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 hallmark of Taxco, Mexico silversmith, Alicia de la Paz

A. LINK & CO.

Hallmark(s): "ALK"
Information: A. Link & Co. was founded in 1904 by Adolph Link, in New York. Primarily works in gold, silver and platinum.

A. Link & Co.

ALETTO BROTHERS

Hallmark(s): "A. Aletto"
Information: The Aletto Brothers are 5th generation jewelers based out of Boca Raton, Florida. They work primarily in platinum and gold.

Aletto Brothers

ALLURE GEMS

Hallmark(s): "Platinaire"
Information: Allure Gems was founded in 2007, in New York, New York. Works in gold, silver and platinaire®.

Allure Gems

ALWAND VAHAN

Hallmark(s): "VAHAN”
Information: Founded in 1968 by Sacha Der Calousdian. Works primarily in gold and silver.

AM-GOLD

Hallmark(s): "AM-G"
Information: Am-Gold Products, Inc. is based out of New York since prior to 1980. Works primarily in gold and silver.

Am-Gold

AMERICAN STANDARD

Hallmark(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.

American Standard

ANDIN INTERNATIONAL

Hallmark(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.

Andin International

ANGELA CUMMINGS

Hallmark(s): "Angela Cummings", "Cummings"
Information: Angela Cummings became a designer for Tiffany & Co. in 1967. She launched Angela Cummings, Inc. in 1984.

ANGIOLINO

Hallmark(s): "1106 MI"
Information: Angiolino SRL was founded in 1968, in Milan, Italy. Works primarily in gold.

Angiolino

ANGIOLINO & ZOGNO

Hallmark(s): "1832 AL"
Information: They are the 1,832nd registered jeweler in the history of Alessandria, Italy. Works primarily in gold.

Angiolino & Zogno

ANTICA DITTA MARCHISIO

Hallmark(s): "1 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.

Antica Ditta Marchisio

ANTONIO PIÑEDA

Hallmark(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

Hallmark(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.

ArtCarved

ART'S ELEGANCE

Hallmark(s): "AE"
Information: Art's Elegance, Inc. was founded in 1978, by Arutiun "Art" Mikaelian, in California. Works primarily in gold.

Art's Elegance, Inc.

ATHRA TRADING

Hallmark(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.

Athra Trading

AURAFIN

Hallmark(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.

Aurafin

AUTOMATIC CHAIN CO.

Hallmark(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.

Automatic Chain Co.

AVEDON

Hallmark(s): "Avedon", "Harvey Avedon"
Information: Harvey Avedon began his career in the 1940s, in New York, NY. Worked primarily in silver and gold.

Avedon

AVON

Hallmark(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.

Avon