Dorsons is a costume jewelry brand that operated in New York City, USA, from 1935 to 1960. Initially, the company was a family business of David Ornstein (1889–1954) and his sons, Bernard (1914–1992) and Irving (1920–2002).
**Foundation History**
In 1935, the company was officially registered as D. Ornstein & Sons, Inc., later transformed into Dorsons Jewelry Co., Inc. Initially, it was a family business with its main office located in Manhattan.
**Features of the business**
Between 1922 and 1945, David Ornstein was the author of several patents for various products: rings, watches, bracelets, brooches, and even a brooch combined with a pen. The company had branches covering the territory of the United States and Canada. In addition to Dorsons, the company owned the Jubilee and Dorel brands (the latter in collaboration with Heller-Deltah Co.).
The company specialized in creating bracelets, brooches, necklaces, and watches made of gold plated with sterling silver. Characteristic features of the products:
* Understated, traditional designs.
* Use of quality materials such as sterling silver and hand-set diamonds.
* Active advertising campaign in publications such as the New York Times, Vogue, and Life.
After the death of David Ornstein in 1954, the company went through a number of changes, including renaming, mergers, and, ultimately, ceasing operations.
Today, Dorsons jewelry can be found in vintage jewelry collections. For example, the 1stDibs platform features vintage pieces by the brand, such as the Sterling Channel Set Square Choker necklace, dating back to around the 1960s.
