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Around 1921 Ralph Singer and Oreste Agnini began a company which was identified as Agnini & Singer in a 1931 issue of the Keystone jewelry trade magazine. At that time, in 1931, the company was making rhinestone novelties plated to look like platinum. These products included bar pins as well as shoe, hair, dress, and hat ornaments. The Ora mark was first used in the late 1940s, combining the first two letters of the owners' first names. Ralph Singer assumed control of the business after Oreste Agnini retired in 1952, after which the business was known as the Ralph Singer Company. About that time, Anne Geyer became the principal designer for the company. Most of this company's jewelry is small, set with quality rhinestones and/or simulated pearls. A specialty area for Ora was figural and novelty pins, especially those made for fraternal organizations, such as the Shriners. In 1984 the Singer family sold the business to Stanford B. Smith, who died in 1992. Smith's son and daughter-in-law continue to own and run the company.

Ora Rhinestone "Duette" Clips & Brooch
Item #CO13893
(SOLD)
Ora Rhinestone Guitar Pin
Item #AF139294
(SOLD)
Ora Rhinestone Clown Pin
Item #DD1311149
$60.00

Ora Rhinestone Harp Pin
Item #AR133235
$36.00
Ora Rhinestone Flower Necklace & Earrings Set
Item #BC118153
$165.00

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