Is CINER jewelry real?

Whether CINER jewelry is real in terms of its materials depends on the piece. Emanuel Ciner, an Austrian immigrant, founded the firm in New York City in 1892, crafting pieces from precious gemstones, gold and platinum. Then World War I and the Great Depression caused people to become more frugal and materials to become scarce. Rather than try to weather the economic downturn, which shuttered many other American jewelers, CINER made the transition from fine jewelry to costume (or fashion) jewelry. As a result, pieces produced in the late 19th or early 20th century may be real in terms of their materials, while those made later typically aren't. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of CINER jewelry.