Stein, a French trained artist who was born in Paris in 1931, began making her whimsical pieces of jewelry in 1969, when her husband, Fernand Steinberger, came up with a process of laminating layers of rhodoid (cellulose acetate sheets) with interesting textures and colors. The layers were baked overnight with a secret component of his creation and then cut into shapes for various designs of pins, bracelets, earrings and shaped decorative objects.
These vintage pieces of jewelry were made from 1969 until 1981 and are identified by a v-shaped pin-back which is heat mounted to the back of each piece.
Marvella is the trademark initially used by Weinrich Bros. Co. founded about 1911 in Philadelphia. The Post WWII Marvella jewelry consists primarily of simulated pearls, and plain and faceted bead jewelry. In the mid 1950s, the earrings sold for $10.00, single strand necklaces for about $15.00 and multi-strand necklaces for $20 to $30. Marvella also offered simulated pearl jewelry set with quality goldtone findings and settings.
Marvella was purchased by Trifari in 1982.
