circa 1949-50s..vintage Emmons necklace....collected cond

The chain with a hook closure is signed Emmons

They are elongated ovals with a polished goldtone side and the textured silvertone gives it a look of rhinestones. It is 18" in length EMMONS - SARAH COVENTRY Emmons, founded by Charles Stuart, was the forerunner of Sarah Coventry

and the mark for both companies was first used in 1949. Stuart also started Sarah Coventry. Emmons jewelry was sold only at home parties.

In the later 1950's Emmons also began carrying Sarah Coventry jewelry, but booking the parties under the Emmons name. Jewelry marked Emmons is not easy to find, but is of good quality.

The home party plan for Sarah Coventry jewelry was discontinued in the fall of 1984 and all inventory, equipment & facilities were sold. Emmons mark of Emmons Jewelers, Inc. Newark, NY was first used March,

1949.

Sarah Coventry, Inc. of Newark, NY first used their mark May, 1949 This makes the early Sarah Coventry jewelry quite collectible and Emmons jewelry quite rare.