When Emanuel Ciner founded his namesake company in 1892, he produced fine jewelry made of precious gems and metals. Naturally, when the company transitioned in 1931 to costume jewelry, which was very fashionable at the time, it made only finest quality necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and pins. All the work was still done by hand, by top-notch craftsmen. This emphasis on quality is why costume-jewelry collectors prize vintage Ciner pieces...Continue Reading