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"H" inside a heart -- see Hedison
Heart shape with "line" arrows pointing to it from either side - see Providence Stock Company
HA & Co. -- Horton, Angell, and Co., Attleboro, MA founded in 1870.
H & H inside an eagle -- Hilborn-Hamburger, Inc., NY, NY
1943 to at least 1988.
Mark: H & H
H & H with a star -- Hamilton & Hamilton, Jr. -- Providence, RI.
H & 0 -- see Harvey and Otis
H. & S. ORIGINALS - at least 1950
Mark: Duchess mark seen in 1956 ad
Crystal ad 1956
Pearls ad 1960
Have ads 1950, 1951
HC in a diamond -- see CARNEGIE, HATTIE
HSB -- see Bick
H.G. E -- see UNCAS
HPM - see Klitzner Industries, Inc.
HSM -- Miller, Harrice
Habbeba -- see Pierre Bex
HAGLER, STANLEY 1953--1996
Mark: Oval tag with "Stanley Hagler" contoured to the oval shape -- Stanley at the top & Hagler at the bottom.
Mark: Stanley Hagler 
Photo courtesy Cathy Gordon.
Mark: DeMario/Hagler -- see info below 
Photo courtesy Annette Forslund.
Mark: Oval tag with Stanley on top and N.Y.C. below-- both in a curve -- with Hagler in between in a straight line.
Stanley Hagler's brother Ernest sent a tag with this last known authentic mark to Pat.
Hagler and DeMario considered a partnership, but it didn't happen. Some stock of DeMario findings were left with Hagler and he would occasionally use them. (Info courtesy Mark Mercy)
HALBE -- 411 5th Ave, New York - from at leat 1950 to 1963 based on ads
Mark: HALBE 
Photo courtesy Beth Rowlands.
Hallam-Rice Co., c. 1912
Mark: H - R Co. 
Photo courtesy Linda Lange.
Hand-Made -- see CORO
Handdarbeit -- German for hand made 
Courtesy Polly Curtiss
HAR -- Hargo Creations of NY-- 1955 to about 1968
Mark: HAR -- around 1956 
Photo courtesy Linda Lange.
Founded by Joseph Heilbronner and Edith Levitt.
Some Design Dates:
15 November 1957: Daisy pin GU28974
21 April 1959:
559B Dragon Design: bracelet GP20919
599E Dragon Design: earrings GP20918
599N Dragon design: Necklace GP21719
599P Dragon design: Pin GP21030
(I firmly believe that the "Cobra Set" dates from the same year, as do the non figural pieces using the same translucent stones known as "dragon teeth")
21 April 1959:
595B Far eastern look: bracelet GP21028
595N Far eastern look: Necklace GP21029
595E Far eastern look: Earrings GP21027
595P Far eastern look: Pin GP21030
("Far Eastern" probably refers to the "genie, sorceress, turbaned heads, etc")
1 May 1960:
329P Chinese group. Full Chinese figure GP25909
330F Chinese group.Chinese face and body pin GP25905
331P Chinese face and bust pin.GP25907
332E Mandarin bust earrings. GP25908
333E Chinese face and bust earrings. GP25906
No more copyrighted designs until 15 September 1967:
999P Insect pin. GP56016.
Probably many Har cheaper pieces belong to the same period.
No more information after 15 September 1967.
All HAR/Hargo information kindly provided by Roberto Brunialti, co-author with Carla Ginelli Brunialti of American Costume Jewelry 1935-1950,
A Tribute To America, American Costume Jewelry Art & Industry, 1935 - 1950.
Harrice Simmons Miller -- see Miller, Harrice
HARRY ISKIN -- see Iskin, Harry
Harwood --- see W. & H. JEWELRY CO.
Havey and Otis Jewelry -- Providence, RI
Mark: H&O 
Photo courtesy Plenty O'Jewels@Rubylane.
Mark: "H" superimposed over "O" -- several styles 
Mark: H-O
Founded in 1884 by Henry Harvey and Samuel Otis.
HASKELL, MIRIAM -- 1926 --present
No jewelry marked with permanent signature from 1926 through c. 1947. Irregular use of signature application from c. 1947-1949.
Mark: Black and gold paper hangtag used during unsigned period, though dates of use have not been identified. Example is from WWII-era. 
Mark: Miriam Haskell impressed, round mark, 1947-1949 
Courtesy The Collecting Miriam Haskell Group
Mark: Haskell horseshoe plaque is earliest signature, used mainly 1948-1950, but still in company inventory today 
Mark: Oval hang-tag with stamping showing through to the backside, use began around 1950-1951 
Mark: Oval plaque soldered to filigree, still in use today 
Mark: Miriam Haskell impressed 
Courtesy Sheri Weiss of Collecting Miriam Haskell Group
Mark: Raised stamped signature used on necklace and bracelet clasps; indented stamped signature -- rare. 
Mark: Seen on earrings 
Mark: Contemporary mark with number for Limited Ed. series 
Mark: Dove was used into the 1970's as a clasp and as decoration on pins. 
Back 
Turtle was also used as a clasp 
Beginning around 1979 the oval hang-tags were flat on the back 
After Frank Hess retired from the Miriam Haskell company he joined forces with Josef Morton Glasser and formed the Morton Hess company.
He left the company in 1963 and went to work for Kramer and formed a line call Amourelle.
Chatani Pearls LTD. by Haskell has nothing to do with the Miriam Haskell company.
Read an article on Miriam Haskell by Cathy Gordon and Sheila Pamfiloff.
Information and pictures courtesy of Cathy Gordon & Sheila Pamfiloff, authors of Miriam Haskell Jewelry
For more information and pictures of Haskell jewelry visit Cathy Gordon's Haskell Pages
HASKELL TODAY (information from Cathy Gordon)
"M. Haskell" is used for the company's current, but less expensive jewelry.
Trendy Haskell jewelry is marketed under "Jewels of Haskell" and "Haskell".
The lines that are faithful to what we consider Miriam Haskell jewelry are marked with the traditional "Miriam Haskell" mark. Due to the large number
of fakes, the Haskell Company is now issuing a certificate of authenticity with its high-end pieces.
Haskell continues to use findings and beads that may have been purchased years ago (including the horseshoe signature if it is on a filigree that fits
a piece they make).
**The Haskell Jewels of today is a rapidly growing company, which designs and distributes an extensive private label program for major retailers.
Haskell Jewels also produces jewelry for other famous lines:
Haskell launched J. Lo by Jennifer Lopez jewelry in 2003.
Haskell launched Christopher Radko jewelry in early 2005, a holiday jewelry collection.
Betsey Johnson jewelry was launched in 2006.
Fall 2007 brought the debut of O Oscar, an Oscar de La Renta company.
Spring 2008 will see the re-launch of Kenneth Cole jewelry by Haskell Jewels.
The luxury Miriam Haskell line, is still handmade in their New York City studio.
**Information from Miriam Haskell website.
HATTIE CARNEGIE 1918-1976 -- see CARNEGIE
Hayward -- 1851 -- present
Mark: Hayward 1/20 12K Gold Filled 
Courtesy Laurel Ciotti
Mark: Foil paper tag 
Courtesy Laurel Ciotti
Established in 1851 and has changed hands over the years.
Last owned by Amtel Corp. and known for gold, gold filled and silver jewelry.
HEDISON MFG. CO -- Providence, RI 1909 -- 1985
Mark: "Hedy" was their brand name, 
Photo RCJ
Mark: Distinctive heart shape with an "H" inside - 1964 
Photo courtesy Linda Lange
Mark: "H" within a heart with "edy" outside the heart - 1959 
Photo courtesy Sheree
Mark: "H" within a heart with "edy" outside the heart 
Photo RCJ
Marks were used on boxes and jewelry, including gold filled & sterling pendants. Not all jewelry was marked.
Founded by Harry D. Hedison, Sr.
Harry, Sr. died in 1954; sons Harry, Jr. & H. David continued the business until 1985.
Information kindly provided to Dotty Stringfield (8-03) by H. David Hedison & Corinne Heditsian.
Read full article on Hedison jewelry by Dotty Stringfield
HEDY -- see Hedison
HEIDI DAUS -- see Daus, Heidi
Heiferman & Berger, Inc. -- NY, NY
Mark: Jaycraft -- August, 1946. 
Photo courtesy David Pritchett.
Heller, L. & Sons -- NY -- at least 1904 through 1954
Mark: La Tausca Pearls seen in 1915 Albert Walker jewelry catalog 
Courtesy Nona Grampp.
Became Heller-Deltah, which failed in 1956.
La Tausca division was bought by Arlan Jewelry Co., Inc.
HELLER-SPERRY INC., NY c. 1947
HERVE VAN der STRAETEN -- see Van der Straeten
Henkel and Grosse -- 1907 --?; Germany
Mark: Grosse 
Photo courtesy Matt & Patti Ribarich.
Mark: Superimposed "H" over "G" in an elongated diamond shape -- until c. 1938.
Mark: Superimposed "H" over "G" in a rounded corner square shape -- until c. 1955
Founded in 1907 by Heinrich Henkel and Florentine Grosse in Pforzheim, Germany.
Mark: Crown over stylized "G" - until C. 1979
Mark: Crown over Script "HG" -- until c. 1953
Mark: Grosse' ®
Mark: Chr. Dior with the date in an oval tag was used for jewelry made for Dior.
Schiaparelli and Jeanne Lanvin both used H.& G. before WW2.
Beginning in 1955, they made four collections a year for Christian Dior.
Some info courtesy Ginger Moro: "European Designer Jewelry".
Henry, Carol -- Dallas, Tx, contemporary designer
Mark: Carol Henry Designs 925 
Courtesy Erik Yang
Hettel -- C.R. Hettel Jewelry Co., St. Louis, MO. -- 1890 -- ?
Mark: Hangtag reads Jewelry by Hettel / Aristocracy of Style Since 1890 
Photo courtesy Carolyn Reynolds
Founded by Charles R. Hettel in 1890.
Hi-Rise -- see MARVELLA
HIC, MICHAEL c. June 1967
Hi Jinks by Coro -- see CORO
Hillcraft -- Rockville, IN -- c.1950 -- 1990's
Mark: Hillcraft 
Photo courtesy Linda Chapple.
Mark: Hillcraft jewelry box 
Photo courtesy Linda Chapple .
Some workers were patients of the Indiana Tuberculosis Sanitorium.
Originally owned by Alan Chamberlain, Bill May and Charlie Ellis
Was only sold through clubs and organizations.
Charlie Ellis either sold out or left to start his own jewelry company in Greencastle which was called Castlecraft.
Some information provided to Nancy by Evelyn Swaim and Julia Baker.
Information provided to Wendy Kelly and Nancy Hopper-Cady by Carolyn of the Rockville, IN, public library.
See an article on Hillcraft by Nancy Hopper-Cady .
Hines, Kate
Mark: Photo courtesy Alice Handley-Isaksen
Hingeco Vanities, Inc -- Providence, RI -- c.1950
Mark: Trueart
H.M. SCHRAGER -- see SCHRAGER
H.O.B. Jewelry Company Corp.
Mark: HOB - first used in 1965; registered in 2005; still live in 2008Photo courtesy Don James 
Courtesy US Trademark site.
Hobco -- see House of Borvani,
HOBE' Cie Limited ( in USA) -- c.1915 -- c.1995 (Hoe-bay)
Mark: Before 1868 
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Mark: 1868 
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Mark: 1883-1902 
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Mark: 1903-1917 
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Mark: 1918-1932 
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Mark: Triangle was used 1933--1957: 
Sterling was used 1941 -- 1947: 
Photo courtesy Erik Yang.
Mark: 
Photo courtesy Erik Yang.
Mark: Hobe 1955
Photo courtesy Jennifer of Jennifer Lynn's Timeless Jewelry.
Mark: With copyright mark 1958-1983: 
* 
Mark: 
Mark: Hobe' NY 1/20 14K 
Photo courtesy Jennifer of Jennifer Lynn's Timeless Jewelry.
Mark: HOBE 14K on Sterling
Mark: HOBE' 
Photo courtesy Linda Chapple.
Mark: Hobe' -- from US Trademark site; first used in 1926, registered in 1981 
According to Jim Katz of jewelrypatents.com, all Hobe necklace patents form the 40's have foldover snap, box, or spring ring clasps - no hooks.
Founded by William Hobe' in 1927, after he came to the US from France. His father Jacques Hobe' had been a fine jewelry maker in Paris, who began making costume jewelry around 1887..
Hobe dated some of their pieces from c. 1957 -- c. 1965.
The original company founded by the Hobe family is now
defunct.
Jewelry marked Hobe' is presently being made.
*Marks from old Hobe' brochure, courtesy Bobye Syverson.
Hobe, Don -- see Designs by Don Hobe'
Hoff-Galant for Hattie Carnegie -- see CARNEGIE
HOFFMAN, ROSLYN
Mark: Roslyn Hoffman
Photo courtesy Glitz & Glitter Boutique.
Handcrafted copper
Have ad 1952
Hogan & Bolas - Providence, RI -- c. 1950 until at least 1967
Jewelry manufacturing company.
Frequently combines copper and bronze into their designs.
Founded by Robert Hogan and Elizabeth Bolas.
Current owners, including Al De Santis, purchased the company in 1991.
Company also makes items in silver.
HOL-TITE -- see Swank, Inc.
HOLLYCRAFT -- see Hollywood Jewelry Mfg. Co. Inc.
Hollywood -- British company
Mark: Hollywood
Courtesy Linn Alber; 
Courtesy Lilly Vittetow
Evidence points to this being a British company c.1950's, 1960's
HOLLYWOOD JEWELRY MFG. CO., INC., NY, NY 1936 (sold in 1978/79)
Mark: Hollycraft -- late 1940's
Mark: Hangtag has "Hollycraft" on 1 side, "Created by Hollywood Mfg. Co. New York on the other. 
first used 4/48
Began to mark dates around 1950.
Photo courtesy Jo-Ann Sturko.
Mark: 
Photo courtesy justabunchofwildflowers.
Mark: Hollycraft with © after 1955 
Photo courtesy Teresa Clark.
Mark: Hollycraft with no date or ©; probably c. 1965 
Not all Hollycraft jewelry was signed.
Hollywood Jewelry was founded.by Joseph Chorbajian; Jack Hazard and Archie Chorbajian joined the company in 1939.
Hollycraft also made jewelry for Kramer, Tammy Jewels, Pakula & Weiss.
Joseph Chorbajian was responsible for starting the vast Christmas Tree collection. He designed jewelry until 1980.
The company lasted about 10 years after it was sold in 1978/79.
Thanks to Joyce Chorbajian, daughter of Joseph, for the information.
HOLLYWOOD JEWELRY PRODUCTS, INC. -- c. 1939
Mark: Ricarde of Hollywood
Made jewelry inspired by the movie "Gone With The Wind", according to a 1939 ad.
Owner was Richar C. Baxt.
Holmsen, Aksel -- Norway
Mark: Used until 1969: crossed tools that look like "w's" on their sides
Photo courtesy ID: justabunchawildflowers
Mark: A.H.S. -- 1969
Aksel Holmsen Smithy founded in 1932.
Some info courtesy Ginger Moro: "European Designer Jewelry".
Hope Chest -- The Hope Chest Co. -- 1960 -- ? -- Minneapolis, MN
Mark: Hope Chest -- first used 1960 
Photo courtesy eclecticgramma.
Mark: Hope Chest 
Courtesy RCJ
Founded by Wayne Fields, and originally was named China Club.
Sold jewelry and flatware through home parties.
Relocated to NJ in 1963, at which time no further records could be found.
Information courtesty Sue Sheppard.
Hot Shots -- see Trifari
House of Berland
Mentioned in Nov. 1962 in a Seventeen magazine.
House of Borvani, Providence, R.I.
Mark: Large "H" with "ob" & "co" inside 
Mark: HOBCO -- first used 1965
Mark: Shield with "House of Borvani" 
HOUSE of JOY c. Dec. 1963
Mentioned as late as May 1964 in a Seventeen magazine.
House of Schrager -- see SCHRAGER
H. Pomerantz -- see Pomerantz
H-R Co.
HSM -- Harrice Simons Miller
Mark: HSM 
Photo courtesy Beth Rowlands.
Hunsicker, Foree
Mark: Foree Hunsicker (signature) and Medalias Photo courtesy RCJ
Mark: 925 Foree Photo courtesy Becky SweetHUSAR D. -- David Husar----Czech Republic----makes new jewelry from vintage parts. His jewelry, that we have seen, has been made with unplated backs.
This page has more information toward the bottom of the page.
PAT SEAL: research files
DOTTY STRINGFIELD: research files
LUCILLE TEMPESTA: owner-publisher of the Vintage Fashion & Costume Jewelry Magazine and club
BOBYE SYVERSON: research files.
A TRIBUTE TO AMERICA by Carla and Roberto Brunialti
AMERICAN COSTUME JEWELRY by Carla and Roberto Brunialti
AMERICAN JEWELRY MANUFACTURERS by Dorothy T. Rainwater
COLLECTIBLE COSTUME JEWELRY by Cherri Simonds
COLLECTING COSTUME JEWELRY 101 By Julia Carroll
COLLECTING COSTUME JEWELRY 202 By Julia Carroll
COLLECTING RHINESTONE COLORED JEWELRY by Maryanne Dolan
COPPER ART JEWELRY by Burkholz and Kaplan
COSTUME JEWELRY A PRACTICAL HANDBOOK AND GUIDE by Fred Rezazadeh
COSTUME JEWELRY (2nd Ed.) by Harrice Simons Miller
EUROPEAN DESIGNER JEWELRY by Ginger Moro
INSIDE THE JEWELRY BOX By Ann Pitman
MASTERPIECES OF COSTUME JEWELRY by Ball and Torem
MID-CENTURY PLASTIC JEWELRY By Susan Klein
MIRIAM HASKELL JEWELRY by Cathy Gordon and Sheila Pamfiloff
OLD JEWELRY by Jeanenne Bell
WARMAN'S JEWELRY 2nd Ed. by Christie Romero
WARMAN'S JEWELRY 3rd Ed. by Christie Romero
