NF CA and SU jewelry marks

[antiquary]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone might be able to help identify any of these marks on silver rings. CA and NF are listed on Illusion Jewels unknown marks pages, but the photos I have are substantially better (thanks to advice I've gotten reading here and around the web). Any help on possible dates of manufacture, style, etc. would also be greatly appreciated. This is the first time I've ever posted pictures, so if I screw it up, forgive me. I'll get it right eventually. Thank you, Meriann
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[silvercrown]

Your jewelry is lovely, but not, I don't believe, particularly old. I am familiar with the SU mark, although I cannot attribute it. Most of their jewelry dates to well into the second half of the 20th Century. Stylistically speaking, all your pieces appear to be reproductions of an earlier style. I would think that a safe bet for dating the jewelry is 1970s/1980s.

Silvercrown
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[admin]

Agree with silvercrown, the use of a the 925 stamp was not common on American jewelry until the late seventies or eighties. I think these are very recent castings with all of those little AB rhinestones and the larger synthetics.

Regards, Tom
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[antiquary]

Tom and Silvercrown, Thanks, I really appreciate your expertise. It's been difficult to find anything on the net, and there are a few pieces that are probably made by the same manufacturer that are misidentified as vintage. Half of me is glad they aren’t valuable; I like the small rings and now not be so worried about damage when I wear them. The cross is not my thing and is so large it wouldn’t fit on my big toe, but it really is cool looking in terms of art.

Sivercrown, you are practically a neighbor. I live in the Pocono’s.
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