Marino Vintage Jewelry
Marino vintage jewelry is rather hard to pin down, age-wise. Why?
It's primarily because there were two different companies using the Marino mark! One was Marino Manufacturing Company, based in Providence, Rhode Island. They appear to have been making costume jewelry in the late 1950s to early 1980s timeframe. The jewelry is signed "Marino" in all capital block letters.
But there's a second player in the Marino jewelry search. The second company was Marino Jewelry Company, Inc. and they were located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. They made costume jewelry starting in 1932, and it's unknown when they stopped (or indeed if they actually have stopped). Their mark is "Marino" in script. However, they were in business at least until 1978, when an ad for their jewelry appeared in the magazine Vogue.
My guess is that most of the jewelry found for this company is for Marino Manufacturing (as that's what I've seen the most of.) I've not been able to identify a particular signature look for it, and it does seem to span several decade styles.
At any rate, here is some Marino jewelry for you to browse. Happy hunting! 
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 Vintage REU Sterling Enamel San Marino Charm New  US $27.99
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 VINT SIGNED MARINO LGE CHUNKY SILVER LEAF LIMB BRACELT US $45.00
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 Vintage Goldtone Marino Necklace Bracelet C133 US $26.49
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I am the granddaughter do Paul Marino, past owner of Marino Jewelry co. In Pawtucket RI. My grandfather designed and manufactured at that location from 1932 – 1957 when the building was razed to make way for Interstate 95. He continued to design and make jewelry in his home until his death in 1978. He was a graduate of the RI School of design where he also taught. He was an extremely talented designer.
My family, relatives and friends have jewelry that was made by him. I can absolutely attest to the fact that his jewelry was stamped MARINO in block capital letters. Letterheads, cards on which the jewelry was displayed was written Marino in script, as was other promotional items.
In 1957 a family member began Marino Manufacturing Co in Providence, RI. This was done without my grandfathers permission or blessing.
We recognize a lot of my grandfathers jewelry for sale, and it has the definitive MARINO in block letters stamped on it.
Thanks,
Hoping to hear comments
Thank you so much for stopping by, Paula!