

made only one collection in spring of 1941. Maison Chanel had closed in France (1940) due to German Occupation, but raised objections to the use of the name. Made retail line using the name “Chanel Novelty Co.” with mark “Chanel” in script.Listed in books as Reinad mark, but needs further research. Mark: Reinad script Photo courtesy Myrna Seale.Mark: Regency Jewels mark has been seen on a brooch with an original Regency hangtag.Mark: “Fleur de Paris by Regency” other side “hand Made of Imported French Glass” Courtesy Joan Redden.

Mark: Regency Photo courtesy Beth Rowlands.REGENCY - Regina Novelty Company, New York, New York - c. Mark: REEVES Photo courtesy ID: justabunchawildflowers.Some Rebajes pieces are currently being reproduced.


Smith died in 1992, and his son Stan and daughter-in-law Carole now own and run the company. In 1984, Singer’s son-in-law, Ray Pausback sold the company to Stanford B.The Singer family ran the company until 1984.Singer bought his half of the company and it became “The Ralph Singer Co.” In addition to fashion jewelry, the company made Fraternal jewelry for Shiners, Masons, Lions, etc.Manufactured early pieces for Eisenberg according to company records.Founded in Chicago by Oreste Agnini & Ralph Singer.”ORA” is a combination of “Oreste” and “Ralph”.Mark: Ora Originals Photo courtesy Cheri Van Hoover.Mark: Ora was first used in the late 1940s Photo courtesy of Gail Gupton.THE RALPH SINGER JEWELRY CO., Chicago, Illinois - 1921 to present Mark: Raffaele Sterling Photo courtesy Alison’s Antiques & Vintage Jewelry on Ruby Lane.Couple retired in the 1980s and donated their remaining stock to charity.Established showroom in Forrest Hills, NY around 1968 with a winter location in Palm Beach, Florida.Used New York manufacturers to produce their designs including prototype necklaces created by Pauline and replicating some of her collection of antique finger rings.Started out selling strands of Majorca pearls and novelty watches.Business established by Pauline Rader and her husband, Benton.Mark: Pauline Rader Photo courtesy Laura Libio.R - used by many companies with different style lettering, inside shapes, etc. Due to the large volume of requests received, we are unable to answer individual questions about jewelry marks and signatures.
