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Unveiling the Artistry of French Buttons
Unveiling the Artistry of French Buttons
In honor of our March 2025 Mystery Box, we're teaching you all about the French buttons in our collection!
Hair Jewelry & How to Make It
Hair Jewelry & How to Make It
In this extensively researched article, learn about several styles of hair jewelry from hair sticks to beads, the histories behind them, and how to make them using Potter USA tools.
The story of the cocktail ring and our collections
The story of the cocktail ring and our collections
We explore the vibrant history of the cocktail ring and the different styles of cocktail rings in our collections.
Eight hubs, eight stories
Eight hubs, eight stories
Featured in this week’s impression die spotlight are dozens of medallions, coins, and pins, all of which have a rich history that needs to be shared. Continue reading to learn about a few of our favorites!
Collection Spotlight: the Parisi Tool & Die Company
Collection Spotlight: the Parisi Tool & Die Company
PotterUSA celebrates the first major tool & die company Kevin Potter ever bought.
Cranston Fancy Wire Company
Read this blurb about the Cranston Fancy Wire Co., our historic collection of wire rolls from 1867, and how it came to the trusted hands of Vincent Potter in 2018.
Hidden Histories: Peter DiCristofaro and the Providence Jewelry Museum
The story of the Providence Jewelry Museum, which is to say: the story of American jewelry itself. An interview with Peter DiCristifaro offers a broad view of the changes in the jewelry industry.
The Life and Death of the Frank Morrow Company
The story of the Frank Morrow Company, the metalsmithing giant of the 20th century.