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The '''Mel Bernie Company''', trading as '''1928 Jewelry Company''' (and sometimes referred to simply as "1928 Jewelry") is a manufacturer and wholesaler of costume jewelry and novelties.{{ref|1}} They also distribute their products directly to consumers through their website.
The '''Mel Bernie Company''', trading as '''1928 Jewelry Company''' (and sometimes referred to simply as "1928 Jewelry") is a manufacturer and wholesaler of costume jewelry and novelties.{{ref|1}} They also distribute their products directly to consumers through their website.


==Company Information==
==Company Information==
The 1928 Jewelry Company was founded by Melvyn Bernie in 1968. Today, it is one of the largest and last standing jewelry manufacturers in the U.S. The company specializes in reproductions and interpretations of antique jewelry designs. It is located in [[Burbank, California]] and has about 250 employees as of 2013.{{ref|2}} It is a [[privately held company]].
The 1928 Jewelry Company was founded by Melvyn Bernie in 1968. Today, it is one of the largest and last standing jewelry manufacturers in the U.S. The company specializes in reproductions and interpretations of antique jewelry designs. It is located in [[Burbank, California]] and has about 250 employees as of 2013. It is a [[privately held company]].


The company has diversified and grown by extending the 1928 brand into several other labels and categories including "2028", "1928 Boutique", the "Vatican Library Collection", "Antiquities Couture", and "1928 Hair Jewelry". In 2011, 1928 Jewelry reached an agreement with Laundry by Shelli Segal (a [[Perry Ellis International]] brand) to design and market jewelry complementary to that fashion line.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.accessoriesmagazine.com/18539/1928-inks-deal-for-laundry-by-shelli-segal-jewelry#.UugGzk3Tncs |title=1928 Inks Deal for Laundry by Shelli Segal Jewelry |author=Lauren Parker |date=August 15, 2011 |work=Accessories Magazine |accessdate=February 3, 2014}}</ref> In 2012, 1928 Jewelry launched a line of [[Marvel Comics]] superhero themed jewelry.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://comicsalliance.com/marvel-1928-jewelry-co-avengers-spider-man-collection/ |title=Marvel and 1928 Jewelry Co. Launches Superheroic Jewelry Collection |author=Betty Felon |date=May 22, 2012 |work=Comics Alliance |accessdate=February 3, 2014}}</ref>
For over 40 years, the 1928 Jewelry Company has drawn on a wealth of designs discovered in many unique, unexpected places. From the vaults of rich European capitals to the antique laden attics of old American estates, they create modern replicas of the most beautiful, exquisite vintage jewelry ever made.


A portion of profits from their "Pet Boutique" collection sales are donated to L.I.F.E. Animal Rescue.
The company has diversified and grown by successfully extending the 1928 brand into several other labels and categories including, 2028 a Macy's exclusive, 1928 Boutique, The Vatican Library Collection, Antiquities Couture, and 1928 Hair Jewelry.


==Brands==
==Brands==
In addition to the core foundation of 1928 jewelry, the company also designs and sells under six specialty brands:
In addition to the core foundation of 1928 jewelry, the company also designs and sells under six specialty brands:
*'''2028'''. 2028 was developed as an exclusive line for Macy's. 2028 features a modernized take vintage aesthetics premium components.
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*'''The Vatican Library Collection'''. Through an exclusive licensing agreement with the [[Vatican Library]], 1928 Jewelry obtained the rights to reproduce objects and jewelry that are found in the collections of religious artifacts in the Vatican City library. Drawing on these resources, 1928 Jewelry created The Vatican Library Collection, a line of faith-oriented jewelry and gifts such as jeweled angels, etched crosses, engraved crucifixes, hand strung rosaries, hand-enameled rosary boxes, bookmarks and key chains.
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*'''Antiquities Couture'''. A couture-inspired jewelry line inspired by design styles of the Renaissance, Victorian and Grecian eras. Items include pendant necklaces, brooches, earrings and bracelets in gold and silver tones with pearls and semi-precious stones.
*'''1928 Boutique'''. Intended to offer a [[retro style]] upscale alternative to the widely distributed costumer and vintage jewelry collections found in large department stores
*'''Downton Abbey'''. Inspired by the [[Edwardian fashion|Edwardian]] and [[Art Deco]] jewelry of the TV show’s period, this collection was created by the design team at 1928 and approved by the ''[[Downton Abbey]]'' producers in England through an exclusive licensing agreement. The Downton Abbey Jewellery Collection features authentic details and motifs from the [[late Victorian]] and early Edwardian eras.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.accessoriesmagazine.com/67379/downton-abbey-jewelry-to-bow-in-may-market#.Uuroe013vcs |title="Downton Abbey" Jewelry to Bow in May Market |author=Accessories Staff |date= April 4, 2013 |work=Accessories Magazine |accessdate=February 3, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/jewels-of-downton-6920470 |title=1928 Jewelry Co. Inks Deal for 'Downton Abbey' Collection |author=Kristi Garced |date=May 6, 2013 |work=WWD |accessdate=February 3, 2014}}</ref>
*'''T.R.U.'''. This collection blends multicultural and vintage trinkets intended to convey a bohemian effect, using [[semi-precious]] and [[Swarovski]] stones, aged suede and leather, gold wiring and [[Tumble finishing|tumbled metals].


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==Environmental Issues==
'''2028'''
*In 1993, The Mel Bernie Company reportedly discharged 250 pounds of [[toxic]] copper compounds into [[groundwater]].<ref>[http://www.ewg.org/pub/home/reports/dishonorable/DD_PDF/CA_Table9.pdf list of companies discharging toxic waste, 1990-1994]</ref>{{Dead link|date=February 2014}}

*The Mel Bernie Company was included in a United States [[United States Environmental Protection Agency|Environmental Protection Agency]] (EPA) report, based on 1995 data, as a "large quantity generator of [[hazardous waste]]".<ref>[http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/data/br95/lqga-n95.pdf EPA list of large-scale toxic waste generators]</ref>{{Dead link|date=February 2014}}
2028 was developed as an exclusive line for Macy's. 2028 features more fashion forward design choices made of premium components. The 2028 collection respects the company's vintage aesthetics while integrating them into a more refined jewelry collection that better fits with modern fashions.
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*In 2000, the company entered into a [[consent decree]] with the [[California Department of Toxic Substances Control]] (DTSC). The Department had accused the Mel Bernie Company of illegally polluting runoff water with [[cyanide]] and other toxic [[byproduct]]s of jewelry manufacture. The Mel Bernie Company, without admitting any violation, agreed to ensure that its operations would comply with state regulations in future, initiate inspection procedures, and train employees in toxic waste handling.<ref>[http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/Projects/upload/melberni_ENF_Consentorder_3-23-00.pdf 2000 consent decree]</ref>{{Dead link|date=February 2014}}

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*In 2002, the California DTSC obtained an enforcement order<ref name=ref6>[http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/Projects/upload/MelBernie_HWM_ENF_Order-4260.pdf 2001 inspection findings]</ref>{{Dead link|date=February 2014}} after a 2001 inspection found eight violations of state environmental law at the Mel Bernie Company, including keeping a leaking hazardous waste tank in operation and keeping toxic substances in improperly labeled containers.<ref name=cepa1/> The company was fined $49,500.<ref name=ref6/>{{Dead link|date=February 2014}}
'''The Vatican Library Collection®'''
*In 2005, the company reached a settlement with the California DTSC to resolve a dispute regarding the 2002 enforcement decree. Again without admitting any violation, the Mel Bernie Company again agreed to train employees in toxic waste handling and to pay an additional fine of $25,000US.<ref name=cepa1>{{cite web |url=http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/PressRoom/upload/NEWS_2005_T-12-05.pdf |title=$25,000 Settlement Reached with Mel Bernie and Company Inc.|date=March 9, 2005 |work=California Environmental Protection Agency |accessdate=February 3, 2014}}</ref>

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Through an exclusive licensing agreement with The Vatican Library, 1928 Jewelry obtained the rights to reproduce objects and jewelry that are found in the collections of religious artifacts in the Vatican City library. Drawing on these resources, 1928 Jewelry created The Vatican Library Collection, a line of faith-oriented jewelry and gifts. This inspirational collection offers jeweled angels, etched crosses, engraved crucifixes, hand strung rosaries, hand-enameled rosary boxes, bookmarks and key chains.

'''Antiquities Couture'''

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The Antiquities Couture Collection is a distinctive vintage couture-inspired jewelry line created to pay homage to the exquisite design styles of the Renaissance, Victorian and Grecian eras. The collection features finely crafted pendant necklaces, brooches, earrings and bracelets in gold and silver tones with pearls and semi-precious stones.

'''1928 Boutique'''

Created for the trendsetting fashionista, the Boutique collection offers an upscale alternative to the widely distributed costumer and vintage jewelry collections found in large department stores. Most 1928 Boutique collections are limited edition earrings, necklace and bracelet sets designed with vintage retro flair. Variety and the spice of life drive the Boutique inspiration, just as the seasons drive the city that a jet-setting diva calls home; Paris in the fall, summer in the Hamptons and Christmas in Prague. A rich line for a rich life.

'''T.R.U.'''

Inspired by globetrotters and adventure seekers, T.R.U. blends rich cultures and vintage trinkets to dress the bohemian fashionista. Crafted by hand in California using only semi-precious and Swarovski stones, aged suede and leather, gold wiring and tumbled metals, T.R.U. is a one of a kind collection.

'''Downton Abbey®'''

Inspired by the Edwardian and Art Deco jewelry of the TV show’s period, the “Downton Abbey” collection was created by the design team at 1928 and approved by the “Downton Abbey” producers in England through an exclusive licensing agreement. The Downton Abbey Jewellery Collection features authentic details and motifs from the late Victorian and early Edwardian eras.

==Charities==
The 1928 Jewelry Company currently partners with non-profit organization [http://www.lifeanimalrescue.com/ L.I.F.E. Animal Rescue]. A portion of profits from their "Pet Boutique" collection sales are donated to the organization.

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==Environmental Monitoring==
*Since 2005, the company has facilitated numerous employee training programs in waste handling and direct on-site supervision by chemists and quality control managers allowing the company to make certain that all products leaving their facility are in compliance with the latest federal and EPA regulations.{{ref|3}}
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*In 2002, the California DTSC obtained an enforcement order after a 2001 inspection found eight violations of state environmental law at the company, including keeping a leaking hazardous waste tank in operation and keeping toxic substances in improperly labeled containers. The company was fined $49,500US.{{ref|4}}
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*In 2000, the company entered into a [[consent decree]] with the [[California Department of Toxic Substances Control]] (DTSC). The Department had accused the company of illegally polluting runoff water with toxic [[by-product]]s of jewelry manufacture. The company, without admitting any violation, agreed to ensure that its operations would comply with state regulations in future, initiate inspection procedures, and train employees in toxic waste handling.{{ref|5}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.1928.com Official website]
*[http://www.1928.com Official website]
*[http://www.1928jewelrycompany.com Company website]
*[http://www.1928.com/store-locations Store locations]
*Accessories Staff (4 April 2013). "[http://www.accessoriesmagazine.com/67379/downton-abbey-jewelry-to-bow-in-may-market#.Uuroe013vcs “Downton Abbey” Jewelry to Bow in May Market"] Accessories Magazine. Retrieved 4 April 2013.
*Licensing.org (22 May 2013). "[http://www.licensing.org/news/press-releases/knockout-licensing-ushers-in-1928-1928-jewelry-to-launch-official-downton-abbey-jewelry-collections/ 1928 Jewelry to Launch Official Downton Abbey™ Jewelry Collections"] LIMA. Retrieved 16 May 2013.
*Garced, Kristi (6 May 2013). "[http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/jewels-of-downton-6920470 1928 Jewelry Co. Inks Deal for 'Downton Abbey' Collection"] WWD. Retrieved 06 May 2013.
*Felon, Betty (22 May 2012). "[http://comicsalliance.com/marvel-1928-jewelry-co-avengers-spider-man-collection/ Marvel and 1928 Jewelry Co. Launches Superheroic Jewelry Collection"] Comics Alliance. Retrieved 22 May 2012.
*Parker, Lauren (15 August 2011). "[http://www.accessoriesmagazine.com/18539/1928-inks-deal-for-laundry-by-shelli-segal-jewelry#.UugGzk3Tncs 1928 Inks Deal for Laundry by Shelli Segal Jewelry"] Accessories Magazine. Retrieved 06 August 2011.


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
#{{note|1}}[http://www.1928.com/about-us brief company description]
#{{note|2}}[http://www.csun.edu/sfverc/pdfs/2002_EMPLOYERS.pdf list of Valley employers, October 2002(PDF file)]
#{{note|3}}[http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/Projects/upload/MelBernie_ENF_S-O-2.pdf 2005 settlement(PDF file)]
#{{note|4}}[http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/Projects/upload/MelBernie_HWM_ENF_Order-4260.pdf 2001 inspection findings(PDF file)]
#{{note|5}} [http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/Projects/upload/melberni_ENF_Consentorder_3-23-00.pdf 2000 consent decree(PDF file)]












[[Category:Companies established in 1968]]
[[Category:Companies established in 1968]]

Revision as of 20:38, 3 February 2014

The Mel Bernie Company, trading as 1928 Jewelry Company (and sometimes referred to simply as "1928 Jewelry") is a manufacturer and wholesaler of costume jewelry and novelties.[1] They also distribute their products directly to consumers through their website.

Company Information

The 1928 Jewelry Company was founded by Melvyn Bernie in 1968. Today, it is one of the largest and last standing jewelry manufacturers in the U.S. The company specializes in reproductions and interpretations of antique jewelry designs. It is located in Burbank, California and has about 250 employees as of 2013. It is a privately held company.

The company has diversified and grown by extending the 1928 brand into several other labels and categories including "2028", "1928 Boutique", the "Vatican Library Collection", "Antiquities Couture", and "1928 Hair Jewelry". In 2011, 1928 Jewelry reached an agreement with Laundry by Shelli Segal (a Perry Ellis International brand) to design and market jewelry complementary to that fashion line.[1] In 2012, 1928 Jewelry launched a line of Marvel Comics superhero themed jewelry.[2]

A portion of profits from their "Pet Boutique" collection sales are donated to L.I.F.E. Animal Rescue.

Brands

In addition to the core foundation of 1928 jewelry, the company also designs and sells under six specialty brands:

  • 2028. 2028 was developed as an exclusive line for Macy's. 2028 features a modernized take vintage aesthetics premium components.
  • The Vatican Library Collection. Through an exclusive licensing agreement with the Vatican Library, 1928 Jewelry obtained the rights to reproduce objects and jewelry that are found in the collections of religious artifacts in the Vatican City library. Drawing on these resources, 1928 Jewelry created The Vatican Library Collection, a line of faith-oriented jewelry and gifts such as jeweled angels, etched crosses, engraved crucifixes, hand strung rosaries, hand-enameled rosary boxes, bookmarks and key chains.
  • Antiquities Couture. A couture-inspired jewelry line inspired by design styles of the Renaissance, Victorian and Grecian eras. Items include pendant necklaces, brooches, earrings and bracelets in gold and silver tones with pearls and semi-precious stones.
  • 1928 Boutique. Intended to offer a retro style upscale alternative to the widely distributed costumer and vintage jewelry collections found in large department stores
  • Downton Abbey. Inspired by the Edwardian and Art Deco jewelry of the TV show’s period, this collection was created by the design team at 1928 and approved by the Downton Abbey producers in England through an exclusive licensing agreement. The Downton Abbey Jewellery Collection features authentic details and motifs from the late Victorian and early Edwardian eras.[3][4]
  • T.R.U.. This collection blends multicultural and vintage trinkets intended to convey a bohemian effect, using semi-precious and Swarovski stones, aged suede and leather, gold wiring and [[Tumble finishing|tumbled metals].

Environmental Issues

  • In 1993, The Mel Bernie Company reportedly discharged 250 pounds of toxic copper compounds into groundwater.[5][dead link]
  • The Mel Bernie Company was included in a United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report, based on 1995 data, as a "large quantity generator of hazardous waste".[6][dead link]
  • In 2000, the company entered into a consent decree with the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). The Department had accused the Mel Bernie Company of illegally polluting runoff water with cyanide and other toxic byproducts of jewelry manufacture. The Mel Bernie Company, without admitting any violation, agreed to ensure that its operations would comply with state regulations in future, initiate inspection procedures, and train employees in toxic waste handling.[7][dead link]
  • In 2002, the California DTSC obtained an enforcement order[8][dead link] after a 2001 inspection found eight violations of state environmental law at the Mel Bernie Company, including keeping a leaking hazardous waste tank in operation and keeping toxic substances in improperly labeled containers.[9] The company was fined $49,500.[8][dead link]
  • In 2005, the company reached a settlement with the California DTSC to resolve a dispute regarding the 2002 enforcement decree. Again without admitting any violation, the Mel Bernie Company again agreed to train employees in toxic waste handling and to pay an additional fine of $25,000US.[9]

References

  1. ^ Lauren Parker (August 15, 2011). "1928 Inks Deal for Laundry by Shelli Segal Jewelry". Accessories Magazine. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  2. ^ Betty Felon (May 22, 2012). "Marvel and 1928 Jewelry Co. Launches Superheroic Jewelry Collection". Comics Alliance. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  3. ^ Accessories Staff (April 4, 2013). ""Downton Abbey" Jewelry to Bow in May Market". Accessories Magazine. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  4. ^ Kristi Garced (May 6, 2013). "1928 Jewelry Co. Inks Deal for 'Downton Abbey' Collection". WWD. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  5. ^ list of companies discharging toxic waste, 1990-1994
  6. ^ EPA list of large-scale toxic waste generators
  7. ^ 2000 consent decree
  8. ^ a b 2001 inspection findings
  9. ^ a b "$25,000 Settlement Reached with Mel Bernie and Company Inc" (PDF). California Environmental Protection Agency. March 9, 2005. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
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