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LAGOS
Hallmark(s): "Lagos", "Caviar" Information: Lagos was founded by Steven Lagos in 1977, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Works primarily in silver and gold. |
Lagos
Lagos
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LALAOUNIS
Hallmark(s): "Ilias Lalaounis", "Lalaounis", "A21 Greece", Pictomark Signature Information: Ilias Lalaounis was a 4th generation jeweler, born in Greece, that began his career in the 1930s as an apprentice at his uncle's firm, Zolotas. He took over the firm in 1940 and designed there until 1968. In 1969, he opened his own firm, Greek Gold - Ilias Lalaounis, S.A. Worked primarily in gold and silver. |
Lalaounis
Lalaounis
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LAMBERT BROTHERS
Hallmark(s): "Lambert Bros" Information: New York City jewelry firm founded in 1877 by August Lambert and his brother. The grandson, Henry Lambert, wound up purchasing the historical 68.00 carat pear shape "Taylor-Burton Diamond" in 1979 after the divorce of Liz Taylor and Richard Burton. Lambert later sold the diamond to Robert Mouawad. |
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LA PIERRE MFG. CO.
Hallmark(s): "L Sterling" Information: Founded in 1885 by Frank H. LaPierre, in New York City. In 1893, the company relocated to Newark, New Jersey and later incorporated in 1985. Focused mainly on sterling silver hollowware, dresser sets, and other accessories. In 1929, the company was purchased by International Silver Company and relocated to Connecticut. |
La Pierre Manufacturing Co.
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LARIA
Hallmark(s): "Laria" Information: Works primarily in silver. |
Laria
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LARTER & SONS
Hallmark(s): "Larter" & Pictomark of Shirt Stud Information: Larter, Elcox & Co. was founded in 1865 with its office in Manhattan, New York and its factory in Newark, New Jersey. Patented a spring-back shirt stud in 1890. Worked primarily in gold, platinum, and silver. |
Larter & Sons
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LEACH & GARNER
Hallmark(s): "∞" (Pictomark of Infinity Symbol or a Sideways Figure 8) Information: Leach & Garner (HK) Ltd. is a general findings manufacturer, based out of Hong Kong. They established operations in the United States in 1899. Works primarily in gold, platinum and silver. |
Leach & Garner
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LeCOULTRE
Hallmark(s): "LeCoultre", "LeCoultre C&A", "LeCoultre Co." Information: Luxury Swiss watch manufacturer founded by Antoine LeCoultre in 1833. in 1903, Antoine's grandson, Jacques-David LeCoultre, began collaborating with Paris-based watchmaker, Edmond Jaeger, which eventually led to the company being officially renamed Jaeger-LeCoultre in 1937. |
LeCoultre
LeCoultre
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LEER GEM LTD.
Hallmark(s): "LGL" Information: Leer Gem Limited was a jewelry manufacturer based out of New York, NY. Worked primarily in gold and silver. |
Leer Gem Ltd.
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LEGEND JEWELRY
Hallmark(s): "LLJ", "LJ" Information: Legend Jewelry Co. Ltd. was founded in 1992, in Hong Kong. Has since opened subsidiaries in the United States, Belgium, China and Macau. Works primarily in gold, silver and platinum. |
Legend Jewelry
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LÉO JUVET
Hallmark(s): "Leo Juvet Shanghai", Leo Juvet signature in Chinese/Mandarin characters Information: Founded in the mid 1800s by Edouard Juvet, of Switzerland. Edouard produced pocket watches for the Chinese market, dating back to the mid 1800s. In 1860, the first Juvet shop was opened, in Shanghai, by Edouard's two sons: Ami Louis & Léo Juvet. Beijing and Tianjin locations were later opened as Juvet began producing watches for the royal members and nobles of the Qing Dynasty. Worked primarily in silver and gold, some with enameled detailing. |
Léo Juvet
Léo Juvet
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LEO SCHACHTER
Hallmark(s): "LEO", "THE LEO", "LSC" Information: Leo Schachter Diamonds was founded in 1952, in New York City. Schachter's "Leo Diamond" has patented proportions that are marketed as displaying brighter light return. Works primarily in gold and platinum. |
Leo Schachter
Leo Schachter
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LEONARD PAQUIN
Hallmark(s): "LP" with Corn Pictomark, "LGP" Information: Leonard Paquin is a Native American, Laguna-Zuni artisan who began his career in New Mexico, in the 1980s. He shares the "LGP" mark with his wife, Geraldine. Works primarily in silver. |
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LEONORE DOSKOW
Hallmark(s): "DOSKOW" Information: Leonore Doskow, Inc. was founded in 1934 by Leonore Doskow, in New York. Worked primarily in silver and gold. |
Leonore Doskow
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LEROY'S JEWELERS
Hallmark(s): "Magic-Glo" Information: The LeRoy Jewelry Co. was founded in 1910 by Henry Shaw, in Lorain, Ohio. LeRoy's Jewelers is under the umbrella of Sterling Jewelers, which itself is a subsidiary of the UK-based company, Signet Jewelers Limited. Works primarily in gold and silver. |
LeRoy's Jewelers
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LESLIE'S JEWELRY
Hallmark(s): "LLj" Information: Leslie's Jewelry Manufacturing Co. was founded in 1964, in Greenwich, Connecticut. Leslie's is a subsidiary of Quality Gold, Inc. Works primarily in gold and silver. |
Leslie's Jewelry
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LeVIAN
Hallmark(s): "LeVian", "LV" Information: Founded in 1950 by A. LeVian. Headquartered in Great Neck, New York. Works predominantly in gold. Vintage pieces tend to be of higher quality. Trademarked the term "Chocolate Diamonds" to market fancy brown colored diamonds. |
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LINDSAY & CO.
Hallmark(s): "Lindsay" Information: Lindsay & Co. was founded in 1943 by Ralph K. Lindsay & Jerome Hoenig. Now headquartered in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Primarily works in silver and gold. |
Lindsay & Co.
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L&M JEWELRY CREATIONS
Hallmark(s): "L&M" Information: L&M Jewelry Creations, Inc. was established in 1958, in Lakewood, New Jersey. Wholesalers that work primarily in gold, producing jewelry and watches with a focus on men's jewelry. |
L&M Jewelry Creations
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LONGINES
Hallmark(s): "Longines" & Winged Hourglass Information: Watchmakers founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz, in Saint-Imier, Switzerland. |
Longines
Longines
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LOS BALLESTEROS
Hallmark(s): "B", "Talleres De Los Ballesteros" Information: Talleres de los Ballesteros was founded in 1937, in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico. Works primarily in silver. |
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LOTO PREZIOSI
Hallmark(s): "Loto Preziosi", "Loto", "210 AR" Information: Loto Preziosi, S.P.A. was founded in 1972, in Arezzo, Italy. Works primarily in gold. |
Loto Preziosi
Loto Preziosi
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LOUIS VUITTON
Hallmark(s): "Louis Vuitton", "LV" Information: Founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton. Known for their luxury bags and accessories, but they do produce some jewelry pieces. |
Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton
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LUNATI
Hallmark(s): "160 AL" Information: Founded in Italy, in 1937, by Piero Lunati. Works predominantly in gold. |
Lunati
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