For more than 40 years, 1928 Jewelry has used a variety of antiques found in many unique and sometimes unexpected places to create its masterpieces.
Melvin Burney founded the 1928 brand in 1968. He entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with the Vatican Library in Rome and obtained the right to reproduce items found in the unrivaled collections held in the Vatican Library. These were rosaries, caskets, key chains, necklaces, bracelets, brooches and earrings.
Fully justifying the Vatican’s confidence in the ability to make jewelry with taste, conveying the full meaning of the originals, the company used all its skills and experience. 1928 is a privately owned family company born from inspiration from the past. All products are made exclusively from high quality materials.
Marking:
Jewelry 1928 has a rather unusual marking this is not a sign or a signature, but a specific relief pattern on the back of the product, which is present on every piece of jewelry without exception and is a unique patented pattern.
Along with the main collection of vintage style jewelry for every day, the company releases several more
2028 Jewelry is a collection that integrates vintage aesthetics into sophisticated jewelry and blends perfectly with modern fashion. This line was specially designed for one of the largest and oldest retail chains in the US Macy’s.
1928 Boutique, a collection for progressive fashionistas designed to meet changing fashion trends. 1928 Boutique offers an upscale alternative to the ubiquitous vintage jewelry. Most of the items in this collection are limited editions.
1928 Bridal
This collection brings together pieces from all of our lines to complete the look of the bride and her bridesmaids. Our sophisticated bridal jewelry is designed to add shimmery accents to your bridal outfit. We have jewelry and accessories for both brides and their bridesmaids, as well as for mothers of the bride and groom.
Antiquities Couture is a collection inspired by the refined styles of the Renaissance, Victorian and Greek eras.
The collection includes pendants, necklaces, brooches, earrings and bracelets plated with bronze, silver and gold. Jewelry is decorated with artificial pearls, natural mother-of-pearl, crystals and semi-precious stones.
Laundry by Shelli Segal Through a licensing agreement with American designer Shelli Segal, 1928 Jewelry has created a new line, “Laundry by Shelli Segal”. Luxurious jewelry of the collection reflects the image of a bright, modern, energetic, and at the same time feminine girl. These jewelry are designed for those who love to look bold and chic.
Downton Abbey Jewelry As the world’s largest manufacturer of vintage style jewelry, 1928 Jewelry has been granted the exclusive right to produce jewelry inspired by the worldwide hit British TV series Downton Abbey. The design of the collection was inspired by authentic details and motifs of the Victorian style, allowing the decoration of Downton Abbey to be transformed into a modern embodiment of the golden British era.
Combining the motifs of vintage jewelry, 1928 Jewelry offers its own interpretation of design to match modern style and fashion.
