Jeray, a company specializing in vintage costume jewelry, traces its roots to 1946, with the founding of New England Glass Works Inc., based in Providence, Rhode Island, from 1911 to 1958.
Silver Tone Butterfly Pin 3 D Stylized Brooch Pendant 1.75″.
Under the leadership of Louis Eugène Hirsch (born November 17, 1913, died January 1, 2007), Jeray produced exquisite costume jewelry using durable metal alloys, as well as gold and silver.
Gold Filled Butterfly Brooch Pin Jewelry.
The brand’s jewelry designers included renowned artisans Norman Bel Geddes (1893–1958) and Betty Betz (1920–2010). They contributed their names to the brand’s logo—the original word “Jeray” in elegant cursive.
Brooch Jeray Vintage Silver Tone Rhinestones
In 1950, New England Glass Works Inc., operating under the Jeray brand, registered several patents for various jewelry items.
Vintage 50’s Princess GoldTone Pin
It’s worth noting that from 1943 to 1950, another Jeray trademark existed, owned by Rice-Weiner & Co. However, their markings were different and consisted of lowercase letters.
Silver Tone Bracelet Chain Costume Jewelry Timeless ClassicSterling Silver Gold Wash Rhinestone Flower Fur Dress Pin clipBrushed Gold Tone Modernist Dangle Drop Clip EarringsGoldtone Yellow Marquise Pear Shaped Leaf Rhinestone Clip EarringsSilver Vermeil Rhinestone Flower Starburst Brooch 1940sGold Tone Textured Flower Leaf Screw Back Earrings.Vintage Sterling .925 Clip Earings.Modernist Silver Tone Articulated Link 14 Choker NecklaceVintage Estate Gold Tone Rhinestone Flower Design Sterling Silver Brooch Pin Blue And Red RhinestoneLarge Faux Pearl Pink Rhinestone Clip Earrings Flower LeafVintage Double Strand Link Collar NecklaceSTERLING PARURE 1940s NECKLACE BRACELET EARRING VTG1940 RARE Signed Jeray Metal Flower Necklace 16
