Vintage Krementz Green Gem Eye Cat brooch, Signed, perfect condition

Description: Krementz & Co is one of the oldest and largest manufacturers of luxury jewelry in the United States, dating back to 1866. The firm is known for its high-quality pieces and pure refinement.Founded by George Krementz, the company thrived over the ages and has become world-famous. It has produced many extraordinary jewels, with fascinating designs, and careful craftsmanship for every taste and every pocket. The name "Krementz" on a piece of jewelry means skill, knowledge, and high-quality materials. Vintage and antique jewelry collectors are quite familiar with this historical brand. Interestingly, a rather large collection of Krementz jewelry was aboard the Titanic when it sank, since the brand was extremely popular at that time. Krementz is well-known for its masterful use of gold gilding. Because of this, their decorations look absolutely authentic. In the 1880s, the master jeweler begins to use 14 karat gold overlay... two sheets of karat sandwiching a base metal...to make high-quality collar buttons inexpensively. Sales went up in no time! According to jewelry advertisements of the time, Krementz's jewelers used gilding 30 times thicker than that commonly used in the production of most costume jewelry. The intention was to create a high-quality line of jewelry to be sold in department stores. In 1920, the firm began manufacturing women's jewelry. George Krementz 's philosophy was to utilize only the best materials and craftsmanship in 14-karat and 18-karat gold "to create jewelry that was worthy of the most exacting of this country's fine jewelry stores." Krementz created products in the era of Art Nouveau and Art Deco, and there are many excellent examples of perfect jewelry pieces from this period. Their excellent condition demonstrates their excellent quality. As a result, all of this makes Krementz pieces very valuable to vintage and antique jewelry collectors. The company continued to produce gilded jewelry until 1980. Then Richard Krements, the new owner of the company began producing jewelry in high quality 18K gold and platinum with inclusions. In particular, unusual stones such as tanzanite and tourmaline, as well as more familiar emeralds and sapphires. In the late 1990s, the company eventually sold off its non-gem divisions, more exactly those that manufactured gold overlay items, wedding and engagement rings, and bands, and pave pieces, the technique using closely placed tiny diamonds. But it kept the gemstone line, moving it to new quarters in Springfield. Krementz is one of the most appreciated historical brands in the world. You will want to own a little piece of history for yourself. @4

Price: 55 USD

Location: Beaverton, Oregon

End Time: 2025-01-21T01:40:24.000Z

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