BJC
- Maker
- Samuel B. Behnam (Behnam Jewelry Corp) attributed, not confirmed
- Struck in
- United States attributed, not confirmed
- Recorded on
- 1 piece
This composite mark represents the work of designer Samuel B. Behnam and his company, Behnam Jewelry Corp (BJC). The maker's monogram 'BJC' appears alongside the purity certifications '.925' and '18K', indicating that the piece is crafted from sterling silver and accented with solid 18-karat gold elements.
Behnam's jewelry is characterized by substantial weight, intricate handcrafted texture, and classic Balinese-inspired metalwork techniques such as granulation, woven cable patterns, and scroll motifs. The line frequently pairs a heavy oxidized sterling silver foundation with warm 18K yellow gold bezels, prongs, or decorative overlays, often framing colored gemstones.
On the piece, the mark is typically struck in a clean, sans-serif block font along the interior shank of rings, the underside of gallery settings, or near the clasp on bracelets. It should be distinguished from other modern jewelers utilizing the initials 'BJ' by the specific three-letter sequence 'BJC' and the co-occurring dual silver and gold purity marks.
As struck on the pieces recorded here, the full run of stamps reads “BJC .925 18K”.
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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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