Cini Sterling Silver Vintage Charms and Jewelry

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1. Janel says:

   January 11, 2011 at 3:48 pm

   I found a Cini bracelet in an estate auction 10 years ago as part of a group silver lot that I got for $20. I bought the lot solely out of love for the bracelet. It has a beach theme – fish, stars, etc. and that was the year I moved to Florida, so I bought it purely on sentimental value. I haven’t a foggy idea what it’s worth, but it’s my very favorite bracelet and I’d love to buy a couple more pieces.
2. camilla says:

   January 17, 2011 at 7:25 pm

   Hey, He was a great man! He was my grandfather and his pieces are hard to find. He also worked with gold. I’m glad to see it circulating. Good luck! He came from Florence and worked out of Boston before moving to Laguna Beach CA in 1954. Look at Collen Moore’s Dollhouse and check out the miniatures he created for her.
3. fitzcharming says:

   January 22, 2011 at 3:22 am

   Colleen Moore’s Dollhouse is amazing. I had never heard of it before and now I’m completely charmed. Thanks for reading my blog. I feel special that Mr. Cini’s granddaughter visited here.
4. Dana says:

   February 10, 2011 at 6:27 pm

   My parents owned a women’s clothing and accessories store in Rancho Bernardo, Ca in the early to mid 1970′s. We were a retail of Mr. Cini’s fabulous jewelry during that time. I was recently in Solana Beach and was so disappointed that the shop that Mr. Cini’s granddaughters had was no longer there. I would love to know if they have moved somewhere else. I have several different pieces of his work. He was such a special man. I remember on one buying trip, he told my mother, “you can’t sell from an empty cart” Its something I have remembered for more than 30 years.
5. Susan says:

   June 11, 2011 at 10:09 am

   Hi,

   I’ve always wondered about an interesting bracelet that was either my mom’s or grandmom’s. I finally took out a magnifying glass and saw the word “Cini.” Thanks to you and the Internet, I now know much more about it! It’s a series of creatures I can only describe as resembling the orcs in the Wizard of Oz. They are not cute! It’s quite fantastic.

   susan
6. fitzcharming says:

   June 11, 2011 at 11:18 am

   Susan I would love to see a picture of that bracelet. I’m so in love with vintage Cini jewelry. If get a chance to take a photo and wouldn’t mind sharing you can send it to my email address at fitzcharming@charmcrazey.com. If you want me to share with the readers I’ll post it on the blog but if you want to keep it private I will do that too. I would just be happy to look at it by myself too
7. MK says:

   July 2, 2011 at 12:19 am

   I’m still wearing a silver Cini ring I bought 47 years ago! I bought the ring in his store in Laguna Beach (where I grew up) for $8 when I was 16 years old. The design is an alternating flower and ribbon, although it’s pretty worn…
8. fitzcharming says:

   July 2, 2011 at 4:46 am

   I saw online that the store is closed now but I sure would have loved to have visited it when it was open. Hang onto that ring!
9. Nick Baran says:

   December 7, 2011 at 9:16 pm

   Been Collecting Cini for Years; Been to the locations in Boston and Laguna Beach, Visited the shop With Amy, and Molly. Also have a Cini Charm Bracelet as well as Jewelry by both Gino Peruzzi and the Parenti Sisters; all from the same area in Boston, Similar styles, Some designs are replicated with minor changes, sort of Etruscan style. When I get the hang of it will forward photos of some of the items, including two 14k Gold Owl Pins, Irresistable! Started when I found a Cross at a flea markt in Norton, Ma. @ ’75 -Been chasing them ever since. Still Find them Reasonably priced. My favorite is a parule set From the “Duchess” design, with moonstone centers, HOT!!! Too bad I can’t really wear it, but I still enjoy looking at it. Can’t even estimate the collection’s value, but it’s an investment that I still enjoy. New (Pcs I don’t already own) Pieces are Getting more difficult to find or obtain, I guess I just enjoy them for what they are, -miniature art. Other ‘smiths I got into later are Jensen, Hansen, From, D-A and Harvey Avedon
10. julia says:

    December 10, 2011 at 7:47 pm

    i have a gold cini charm bracelet with a 4 leaf clover

    charm. it is really beautiful and i would like to know

    its’ value. so far i’ve only seen silver cini. do you

    have any ideas or suggestions? thanks.
11. fitzcharming says:

    December 12, 2011 at 8:38 pm

    I would search for a similar charm on eBay or Ruby Lane. There’s also a site called Worthpoint you can try. It’s a subscription site but I believe they will allow you a trial period. Otherwise check with a jeweler. Hope that helps.
12. fitzcharming says:

    December 12, 2011 at 8:41 pm

    Wow your collection sounds impressive. I have a few pieces, mostly charms and pins. I love them and will continue to collect. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
13. sheila cini says:

    January 23, 2012 at 9:55 pm

    Hello fitzcharming…. recently, out of boredom, i searched my last name on Ebay and discovered Cini sterling jewelry. I was shocked and very delighted. My two adult daughters. 24 and 26, are thrilled as well. The girls have a very strong Italian family history, their father being first generation American, however grew up in Georgia being virtually the only “cini’s” in the state. I’m interested in collecting a few items for the girls but first need to know how can i distinquish between vintage pieces vs reproductions from the existing molds? Appreciate your thoughts, S~