Around 1932 Solomon Finkelstein started a wholesale costume jewelry
business called Sol Finkelstein Co. in New York City. In 1939 he
decided to expand into the retail market and changed the name of his
company to Deja Costume Jewelry, Inc. Unfortunately, Du Jay, Inc. took
exception to this name, suing Deja for trademark infringement. The case
went all the way to the New York State Supreme Court, where Du Jay
prevailed. Deja was changed to Reja, Inc., an easy change for the
company to accomplish because the mark on the jewelry could be easily
adapted from a D to an R. Deja/Reja was always a small company, known
for its high quality merchandise and highly artistic designs, including
many charming figurals. Financial difficulties led to a merger with
Heller-Deltah Co. in 1953. Both businesses went out of business in
1956.
Reja Sterling & Rhinestone Air Force Sweetheart
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Item #AV13855
$185.00