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"V" - 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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VAN BUSCH
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Hallmark(s):  "vB"
Information:  Founded in 1970 by Arman and Eleonore Kaymakcian, in New York City, New York.  Works primarily in gold and platinum.
Jewelry hallmark of Van Busch, of New York City.
Van Busch

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
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Hallmark(s):  "VCA", "Van Cleef & Arpels", "VC&A"
Information:  Founded in 1906 by Arthur Van Cleef & his wife, Estelle Arpels in Paris, France.  Opened their first New York location in 1929.  Known for their extremely ornate, fine quality, custom pieces in platinum, gold and silver with diamonds and gemstones.
Jewelry trademark for Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels
Jewelry hallmark for Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels

VANNA K
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Hallmark(s):  "Vanna K"
Information:  Founded in 2002 by Vanna Kitsinian, in Los Angeles, California.  Works primarily in gold, silver and platinum.
Jewelry hallmark of Vanna K jewelry, of Los Angeles, CA
Vanna K

VANTANI
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Hallmark(s):  "Vantani"
Information:  Founded in 2010 by Vanna Kitsinian, Taline Kitsinian, and Ani Kitsinian in Los Angeles, California as a more affordable alternative to the Vanna K​ jewelry line.  Works primarily in silver, tungsten and steel.
Jewelry hallmark of Vantani, of Los Angeles, California (Vanna K's more affordable line)
Vantani

VERA WANG

Hallmark(s):  "Vera Wang", "VW"
Information:  American designer, founded in 1990 by New York native, Vera Wang.  Sold primarily through chain retailers.  Works predominantly in gold and silver.
Jewelry hallmark of Vera Wang
Vera Wang

VERSACE

Hallmark(s):  "Versace"
Information:  Versace is an Italian fashion company that was founded by Gianni Versace in 1978, in Milan, Italy.  Works primarily in gold and platinum.
Jewelry hallmark of Gianni Versace, of Milano, Italy
Versace

VICTOR MAYER

Hallmark(s):  "MV" inside a hexagonal cartouche
Information:  Founded in 1890 by German designer, Victor Mayer.  Most known for his ornate, Fabergé jewelry.
Jewelry hallmark of Victor Mayer
Victor Mayer

VOLMER BAHNER
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Hallmark(s):  "VB"
Information:  From 1962 to 1988, Volmer Bahner was Denmark's most successful enameling company.  Worked primarily in silver with guilloché enameling.
Jewelry hallmark of Volmer Bahner
Volmer Bahner
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