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1928 Jewelry Company Silver-Tone Logo Hang Tag

Close-up of a silver-tone oval hang tag with the 1928 Jewelry Company logo featuring three loops, a crown, and a laurel wreath.
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Estimated value

$10 - $35

Rarity

Common(2/10)

Category

Jewelry

Brand

1928 Jewelry Company

Era

circa 2000

Origin

🇺🇸 United States

Authenticity

Very High(90%)
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1928 JEWELRY COMPANY SILVER-TONE LOGO HANG TAG: IDENTIFICATION

A die-struck oval metal hang tag featuring the signature '1928' logo, characterized by three interconnected loops beneath a stylized crown, all partially encircled by a laurel wreath. The tag is attached via a simple jump ring to a circular-link chain. The metal exhibits a matte silver-tone finish typical of the brand’s base metal compositions, which often utilize pewter or brass alloys as a substrate.

Compare with other jewelry in the archive: 14-Karat Gold Pendant Bail with Geometric Maker's Mark, 14K White Gold Cluster Pendant, 2026 Georgian Orthodox Commemorative Cross Pendant (1700th Anniversary).

CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS

Where This Object Echoes

Revivalist Design19th Century

The use of the laurel wreath and crown echoes Neoclassical and Victorian motifs, popularized in the 19th century.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

  • •Costume jewelry acquisition as an accessible means of participating in luxury fashion trends without high-gemstone investment.

Meaning Through Time

1990s-2000s

The '1928' brand symbolized reliably manufactured, romantically vintage-styled department store accessories.

PERIOD & PROVENANCE

Founded by Bernie Tenebaum in 1968, the 1928 Jewelry Company specialized in producing costume jewelry that drew design inspiration from Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco aesthetics. The specific logo depicted on this hang tag was utilized extensively during the 1990s and 2000s to verify brand ...
Founded by Bernie Tenebaum in 1968, the 1928 Jewelry Company specialized in producing costume jewelry that drew design inspiration from Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco aesthetics. The specific logo depicted on this hang tag was utilized extensively during the 1990s and 2000s to verify brand authenticity for their various lines, including the standard '1928' collection and specialty boutique licenses.

COLLECTOR NOTES

1

Despite the name, the company was actually founded in 1968, not 1928, choosing the year for its association with the peak of the Art Deco movement.

2

The 1928 Jewelry Company holds a rare private collection of original European jewelry molds, some dating back over 100 years, which they use to manufacture their vintage-style pieces.

SCARCITY

Common20-40%
CommonLegendary

Older mass-produced items still widely available. Easy to find on eBay, antique malls, and estate sales in large quantities.

Rarity 2/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 38 jewelry items at rarity 2 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

  • Mass produced historically
  • High survival rate
  • Readily available everywhere

Confidence Factors

  • Logo typography and iconography perfectly align with documented company hallmarks of the late 20th century
  • Mass-produced costume jewelry of this era is rarely targeted for high-fidelity forgery due to low individual item value
How does authenticity detection work?

GEMOLOGIST'S ASSESSMENT

Jewelry Historian & Gemologist-Informed Appraiser

Jewelry Specialist

The hallmark is highly distinct and matches documented brand identity for 1928 Jewelry, and the user-provided context perfectly aligns with the visual evidence.

KEY EVIDENCE

  • 1Distinctive '1928' triple-loop logo with crown and laurel wreath.
  • 2Oval-shaped hang tag typically found on necklaces and bracelets.
  • 3Matte silver-tone base metal finish consistent with brand manufacturing standards.
  • 4Jump ring attachment method standard for mass-market fashion jewelry.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

  • →Photograph the entire piece of jewelry to determine if the findings and style match the brand hallmark.
  • →Inspect the back of the jewelry findings for any secondary stamps or patent numbers.

CONDITION & GRADE

Good - Minor wear and visible finish aging

Grading breakdown

The hang tag is fully legible with a secure jump ring attachment, though the silver-tone finish shows micro-scratches consistent with friction against other jewelry components during use.

Condition

Minor surface abrasions and light metal fatigue visible around the jump ring hole. General softening of the logo strike is consistent with industrial high-volume production and light wear.

GEMSTONE & METAL VALUE

$10 - $35

Updated: Jul 23, 2026

Who buys this

Vintage fashion collectors and enthusiasts of the 1928 Jewelry Company's specific brand of historical revivalism.

What increases value

  • •Condition of the plating on the rest of the piece
  • •Desirability of the specific design (floral vs. geometric)
  • •Legibility of the hallmark tag

What lowers value

  • •Severe metal pitting
  • •Loss of the hallmark tag which proves provenance
  • •Kinks or breaks in the chain

What makes top-tier examples

  • •Original packaging or boutique display cards
  • •Elaborate multi-strand or semi-precious bead components
  • •Limited edition collaboration pieces

Grade & condition

Finish integrity, absence of verdigris or heavy oxidation, and clasp functionality.

Rarity & demand

CommonModerate demandSells quickly
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For informational purposes only, not a formal appraisal.

YOUR INPUT VS. SCAN

How your provided context compares with Curiosa.com scanner findings.

What Aligned

  • User stated '1928 Jewelry Company' - confirmed by the visual evidence of the distinct company logo on the hang tag.
  • User stated 'Time Period: 2000' - the style of hang tag and metal finish are consistent with early 21st-century production.
  • User stated 'Minor wear' - visible surface micro-scratches and light oxidation confirm the condition.

FROM THE CABINET OF

BI

bini
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