Vintage Beau – Beaucraft Charms
Vintage Beau Piano Charm
Beaucraft, Inc., known to many as "Beau", manufactured sterling silver jewelry from 1947 through 2004 from its Providence, Rhode Island factory. The company was one of the leading producers of fine sterling jewelry for 57 years. They made popular mid priced pieces including charms, rings, necklaces, earrings, and brooches. Charms were their best selling category and there are still thousands of examples available on the market as collector's items. Some of the most popular designs include mustard seeds, gumball machines, carousel, and nautical themes.
The company was founded in 1947 by Luigi Russo and Ray Sacciccio, and the business grew rapidly as they developed a reputation for design originality and craftsmanship. Beaucraft supplied jewelry to large department stores and independent jewelers alike, and at one time employed over 125 people and 35 outside sales representatives. In 2004, after 57 years at the helm of Beaucraft, Luigi Russo decided to retire and the company was sold to Rembrant Charms.
Beau jewelry is typically hallmarked "B Ster", "Beau Sterling", or "Beaucraft", making it easy to identify. Most
of the collectible charms were crafted in the 1950s and 1960s and because of their high quality can be found in excellent condition today. Charm collectors are increasingly snapping up old Beau sterling silver charms for the whimsical and unique designs, ensuring the Beaucraft brand will be in demand for years to come.
Beau Piano Charm
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Category: All About Old Jewelry
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Wanda Fitzgerald is a Florida native and an vintage charm collector who loves to share her adventures in an e-commerce jewelry business with anyone who is interested.Subscribe
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