Panetta

The firm brought fine jewelry techniques to costume pieces, producing designs that closely resemble precious jewelry, with carefully set stones in sterling silver, white metal and gold-tone settings. Panetta jewelry is often admired for its quality of construction and its restrained, elegant style compared with the bolder costume designs of its time. Pieces are usually marked Panetta. Rings, brooches and earrings by the firm are sought by collectors who want the look of fine jewelry in a vintage costume piece. Each listing gives the era, materials and size.