Snowflake star design brooch, 12 K gold filled, blue and clear rhinestones. Bar-Jam vintage gold filled jewelry
The history of the American jewelry brand Bar-Jam began in 1946 in Providence, Rhode Island and lasted no more than ten years. The founder and president of the company was a jeweler of Italian origin Antonio Cardillo.
Located at 86 Page St., Providence 3, R. I., Bar-Jam Jewelry Company Inc produced exquisite jewelry using gold and Austrian crystals. The classic post-war refined style of jewelry included sets of necklaces and earrings, brooches and pendants.
Hand-made with high quality workmanship and the use of the best materials allowed these pieces to stand the test of time. The marking on the cartouche in the form of a shield includes a stylized Bar-Jam and an indication of the karat of gold.
Bar-Jam jewelry is extremely rare on the vintage jewelry market and has high collectible value. Unfortunately, there is very little information about the company itself. However, the Providence business directory and archive records for 1948 Buyers’ Guide contain several references to the company, including advertisements published in these directories.
Some owners of such jewelry date them to the 1930s and even the 1920s, which is entirely possible, but the only reference to the company is from 1948.
Star bow floral design rhinestone gold filled brooch pin
1948 ad
Bar-Jam vintage gold filled jewelry
12 K gold filled blue and clear rhinestone brooch pendant
Blue rhinestone 12 K gold filled brooch pendant. 1960s
Floral design red and clear crystal 12 K gold filled brooch pin pendant
12 K gold filled blue rhinestone brooch pendant. 1940s
Clear baguette and blue rhinestone 12 K gold filled brooch pendant. 1950s
Emerald green rhinestone 12 K gold filled pendant brooch pin and screw back earrings
Gold filled blue and clear rhinestone screw back earrings
Pink and clear rhinestone 12 K gold filled floral design necklace and earrings. 1940s
Maker’s mark
