Samsan jewelry Manufacturing Co

Vintage SA singed SAMSAN rhinestone Lion Gold Tone Creature Brooch.
Vintage SA singed SAMSAN rhinestone Lion Gold Tone Creature Brooch.

Samsan jewelry Manufacturing Co – From the 1930s to the present day

The history of Samsan Manufacturing Co. began in Providence, known as the center of jewelry in the United States. Its founder was Pasquale Sammartino (1895-1986).

Vintage brooch pewter tone with turquoise, blue & green & diamante. S A Samsan.
Vintage brooch pewter tone with turquoise, blue & green & diamante. S A Samsan.

Together with his brother, he founded the Sammartino Bros. company, but it failed during the Great Depression. After some time, Pasco decided to start a new family business.

SA SAMSAN Peacock Feather Circular Brooch Pin Mid Century Vintage Gold Tone 3D.
SA SAMSAN Peacock Feather Circular Brooch Pin Mid Century Vintage Gold Tone 3D.

Samsan Manufacturing Co. was a member of the New England Association of Jewelers and Silversmiths. The eldest son, Louis Sammartino, worked for the company for many years, holding the positions of designer, production manager and marketing specialist, which contributed to its prosperity. In the late 1980s, jewelry production was stopped and the company was sold. The company originally produced silver jewelry with a gold plating, which was reflected in the hallmark, which included the name “Samsan” and an indication of the gold content, such as “1/20 12k G.F.”

Signed SA Samsan Brooch Pin Pave Aqua Rhinestone Leaf Feather.
Signed SA Samsan Brooch Pin Pave Aqua Rhinestone Leaf Feather.

The copyright mark first appeared in the mid-1950s, after which the marking changed to “SA” in a square and the copyright mark in another square. There was also a rectangular base with the “SA” mark and the copyright mark, which is often associated with Samsan Co., which is likely given the change of owners and designers over the years.

Vintage “Pair of Poodles” Gold Tone Brooch Set, Monet and SA (Samsan), Signed.
Vintage “Pair of Poodles” Gold Tone Brooch Set, Monet and SA (Samsan).

There were also two jewelry brands using the “SA” designation: SA by Richline Group, Inc. and SA by Aurafin LLC.

Vtg 1960's SA (SAMSAN) Brass Mid Century Brooch.
Vtg 1960’s Brass Mid Century Brooch.
Brooch Signed SA Samsan Christmas Tree Brooch Pin Vintage Mid Century 2.25.
Brooch Christmas Tree Brooch Pin Vintage Mid Century 2.25.
Vintage Samsan SA Goldtone Flower with Bright Blue Rhinestones.
Vintage Goldtone Flower with Bright Blue Rhinestones.
Samsan SA Puppy Dog Brooch Rhinestones Gold Tone Floppy Ears Green Eyes Signed.
Puppy Dog Brooch Rhinestones Gold Tone Floppy Ears Green Eyes.
Samson of Providence Rhode Island Dragonfly Brooch Enamel & Rhinestone Flowers.
Dragonfly Brooch Enamel & Rhinestone Flowers.
Samsan Bow Brooch Pin Silver Tone With Rhinestones Vintage.
Bow Brooch Pin Silver Tone With Rhinestones Vintage.
Brooch Signed SA Samsan Brooch Pin Vintage Mid Century Peacock Feather Leaf.
Brooch Brooch Pin Vintage Mid Century Peacock Feather Leaf.
VTG Signed SA Samsan Green Open Back Stones & Faux Pearl Maltese Cross Brooch.
Green Open Back Stones & Faux Pearl Maltese Cross Brooch.
VTG signed SA Samsan Yellow Open Back Stones & Faux Pearl Maltese Cross Brooch.
Yellow Open Back Stones & Faux Pearl Maltese Cross Brooch.
Vintage SA Samsan Rhinestone Bunny Brooch with Green Eyes Easter Jewelry.
Rhinestone Bunny Brooch with Green Eyes Easter Jewelry.
SAMSAN SA Adorable Puppy Dog Brooch Long Ears Rhinestone Vintage Costume Jewelry.
Adorable Puppy Dog Brooch Long Ears Rhinestone Vintage Costume Jewelry.
Samsan SA Emerald Green & Blue Brooch.
Emerald Green & Blue Brooch.
Antique SAMSAN Solid Real 10k Gold Magenta Ruby Flower Ring 1.9ctw Sz 6.
Solid Real 10k Gold Magenta Ruby Flower Ring 1.9ctw Sz 6.
Antique Art Deco Gold Filled Locket Signed By Samsan Heart J44.
Antique Art Deco Gold Filled Locket Heart.
Vintage Signed SA SAMSAN Antique Gold Tone Cut Amber Rhinestone Star Pin Brooch.
Antique Gold Tone Cut Amber Rhinestone Star Pin Brooch.
Samsan Brooch Pin Brushed Gold Faux Pearl Rhinestone Vintage 1950s Signed SA.
Brooch Pin Brushed Gold Faux Pearl Rhinestone Vintage 1950s.
Antique To Vintage Art Deco Samsan Filigree Hinged Bracelet Light Blue Stone.
Antique To Vintage Art DecoFiligree Hinged Bracelet Light Blue Stone.
1930's Samsan Art Deco Filigree Bracelet Yellow Crystal Hinged Bangle Signed.
1930’s  Art Deco Filigree Bracelet Yellow Crystal Hinged Bangle.
Art Deco Samsan Pat Ped Filigree Bangle Bracelet Blue Stone .75 Rhodium Plated.
Pat Ped Filigree Bangle Bracelet Blue Stone .75 Rhodium Plated.
Vintage Samsan Company Dragonfly Brooch Pink Goldtone.
Vintage Company Dragonfly Brooch Pink Goldtone.