Belle
- Maker
- Belle Étoile attributed, not confirmed
- Struck in
- United States attributed, not confirmed
- In use
- from 2005 attributed, not confirmed
- Recorded on
- 1 piece
This mark represents the designer jewelry house Belle Étoile (French for "beautiful star"). The firm specializes in contemporary sterling silver statement jewelry, most notably known for intricate, hand-painted multicolored Italian enamel work applied over rhodium-plated sterling silver bases, often accented with pavé cubic zirconia or sea life and botanical motifs.
Pieces bearing this mark are typically substantial, featuring heavy construction, high-polish rhodium finishing over .925 silver, and bright, glassy enamel. The stamp "Belle" appears on the interior of ring shanks, bracelet closures, or pendant bails, alongside standard purity marks like "925" or "STERLING".
Care should be taken not to confuse this mark with Mid-Century industrial designer Belle Kogan, whose silver designs typically bear her full name, or vintage Southwestern silver stamped with artisan surnames.
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What this entry is based on
- one piece carrying this mark, handled and photographed by this shop Written with the piece in hand. No published hallmark reference covers most of these marks.
Nothing outside this shop has been checked for this mark yet. What is above comes from the pieces themselves and from what was written while they were in hand.
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