Vargas Manufacturing Corporation (VMC, INC) – jewelry manufacturer

Vintage Signed Vargas Mfg Opalescent Cluster 18k Yellow HGE Ring Size 5.
Opalescent Cluster 18k Yellow HGE Ring Size 5.

The history of Vargas Manufacturing Corporation (VMC, INC.), a jewelry manufacturer, began in 1945 in Providence, Rhode Island. Initially, the company focused on creating children’s accessories under the Cradle Craft brand, but later expanded its product line to include decorative and holiday items for adults.

Vargas Sterling silver multi stone ring Size 8.75.
Sterling silver multi stone ring Size 8.75.

In the 1990s, Vargas Manufacturing Corporation merged with CJ International, Inc., better known as Uncas Manufacturing Company, which ceased operations in 2017.

Vtg 1970s Vargas Mfg. Co. Stamped 18K H.G.E. Faux Amethyst Cocktail Ring Sz 7.5.
Vtg 1970s Vargas Mfg. Co. Stamped 18K H.G.E. Faux Amethyst Cocktail Ring Sz 7.5.

VMC used sterling silver, gold plating, and sparkling crystals in its jewelry. The company’s pieces were typically hallmarked with a “V” over a stylized diamond or simply the word “Vargas.”

VARGAS & LIND 925 Sterling Silver Vintage Real Chalcedony & C Z Ring Size 7.25.
925 Sterling Silver Vintage Real Chalcedony & C Z Ring Size 7.25.

In 1998, VMC, INC. ceased operations.

Vintage gilt sterling silver roses flower white enamel ring sz 7.75 by Vargas.
Vintage gilt sterling silver roses flower white enamel ring sz 7.75.
RARE Vargas Bypass Bracelet & Earring Set, Art Glass with Raised Gilt Enamel.
Bypass Bracelet & Earring Set, Art Glass with Raised Gilt Enamel.
Vintage Vargas Silve Tone Mesh Floral Cuff Bracelet Hinged Clasp Safety Chain
Silve Tone Mesh Floral Cuff Bracelet Hinged Clasp Safety Chain.
VARGAS 925 Sterling Silver Vintage Modernist Dome Nugget Ring Size 9.25
925 Sterling Silver Vintage Modernist Dome Nugget Ring Size 9.25.
Vintage 50s Vargas Goldtone Enamel Rose Rhinestone Floral Screw Back Earrings
Goldtone Enamel Rose Rhinestone Floral Screw Back Earrings.
VARGAS Stunning Green Peking Glass Rhinestone Vintage Bracelet.
Stunning Green Peking Glass Rhinestone Vintage Bracelet.
Vargas Art Deco Panel Bracelet Floral Gold Tone Designer Signed Flowers Vtg
Art Deco Panel Bracelet Floral Gold Tone Designer Signed Flowers.
VARGAS Sterling Silver Antique Real Black Onyx Ring Size 6.75 (missing 1 stone)
Sterling Silver Antique Real Black Onyx Ring Size 6.75.
Gorgeous Vintage VARGAS By Pass Rhinestone Inset Comet Decoration
Gorgeous Rhinestone Inset Comet Decoration.
Brand mark.
Brand mark.
Vintage Vargas Repousse Chunky Metal Bangle Bracelet.
Repousse Chunky Metal Bangle Bracelet.
Vargas MFG Co glass garnets gold tone screw back vintage earrings 1945 mark.
Vargas MFG Co glass garnets gold tone screw back vintage earrings 1945 mark.