Brands

Reis jewerly

Vintage cameo brooch with mother of pearl.
Vintage cameo brooch with mother of pearl.

The history of American jewelry under the CRC brand began in Indianapolis, Indiana, with the opening of the Reis company, created by Charles Reis.

The company produced finely detailed emblems for organizations such as the Masonic Lodge, as well as custom-made jewelry from famous couturiers.

In 1972, Reis Company Inc is bought by William Nichols and begins to design and manufacture its own jewelry.

Brooch and clips with chrysolite.
Brooch and clips with chrysolite.

In 1980, Reis Company Inc is renamed Reis Nichols, the jewelry is exhibited in its own showroom.

At different times, the company produced badges, pins, medallions, gift watches, incredibly beautiful and feminine brooches, clips, pendants, pendants. The company’s jewelers used materials such as ivory, corals, and mother-of-pearl.

Markings : CRC, Reis, triangle upside down, with small “c” and “o” on the top corners and a large “R” in the center of the triangle.

Brooch and clips with jade.
Brooch and clips with jade.
Gilded brooch with embossed leaves 1960s.
Gilded brooch with embossed leaves 1960s.
Reis Gold plated ivory brooch commissioned by Karen Linney 1950s.
Gold plated ivory brooch commissioned by Karen Linney 1950s.
Reis Ivory clip on brooch.
Ivory clip on brooch.
Reis Brand mark.
Brand mark.