Often overlooked due to their intentionally hidden location and diminutive size the etchings found inscribed on a piece of modern or vintage jewelry offer a window into the who what and where of the piece and are well worth a serious look.
Italian jewelry makers marks in alphabetical order.
We start with austria and end with the united states.
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Sometimes a goldsmith s maker s marks evolve over time and knowing which mark was used when helps the jewelry historian or appraiser accurately dating an item.
City or country where a maker worked or originated this information is not usually contained within the mark but it s something you may know or intuit based on other marks keep adding information to narrow down your results.
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However if you do find the marks this list below of over 180 vintage jewelry and metal designers may help you identify how old they are.
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The study of jewelry maker s marks is a fascinating subject steeped in history culture and art.
Below is an alphabetized list of jewelry designers and manufacturers along with photos of their corresponding maker s marks.
You can look for marks but frequently the jewelry only bears the mark of the company they worked for.
Antica ditta marchisio was founded in 1860 and is the first ever registered jeweler in torino italy.
This list is sorted alphabetically and by country.
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Luca benfaremo is one well respected jeweler and is located in the town of florence.
Benfaremo s pieces can be ornate or simple and range from earrings to pendants and more.
In 2000 the company was renamed to mattioli gioielli.
They produced jewelry for high end jewelry houses such as cartier.
Works primarily in gold and platinum.