Can anyone tell me what the “Goldcraft” stamp accompanied on these Tommy Singer necklaces means? While I don’t know how credible the Horsekeeping website is, she says that it’s a line of jewelry designed by Tommy. Is there any validity to that statement?
I have seen different artists sell rights to their designs and the manufacturer gets to use the artist name on the work. I imagine this is what you have here. The awful thing is I cannot find anything related to Goldcraft. I wouldn’t this is something made by Tommy Singer.
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I can’t find anything about Goldcraft either… I never thought Tommy would allow a third party to use his name. I’m sad to hear that.
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please follow the trail in the links provided below.
“And Thomas himself passed along his skills to his children Richard Singer and Anthony Singer. His wife Rose Singer, continues to make his signature beaded necklaces under the new Hallmark T&R Singer. His brothers Charlie Singer and William Singer and sister Jackie SingerThomas are also jewelry makers, as is Thomas’ niece Lulu Begay.”
https://www.lanterndancer.com/thomas-singer-biography.html
https://www.oldtownjewels.com/2014/07/talkin-hallmarks-remembering-tommy-singer/
https://www.pueblodirect.com/collections/tommy-singer
this link below will take you “wayback” to May 23 2009
https://web.archive.org/web/20090523110621/http://www.tommysingerjewelry.com/
most of the links within the archived pages still work.
https://web.archive.org/web/20090627182535/http://www.tommysingerjewelry.com/singerchockerspiny.html
My thoughts are that T. Singer Goldcraft tagged items represent a Singer family produced original.
“Thomas (Tommy) Singer’s legacy lives on in his intricate and detailed work. His Navajo designs echo not just in each piece but also through the craftsmanship of his wife Rosita’s work as well. She has continued the tradition begun by Tommy Singer.”
https://www.nativeamericanjewelry.com/pr/artist/tommy-singer-and-rosita-singer
I have seen several sets of earrings with the gold trim/wave design. None of them had the “Goldcraft” designation. I also think that the rights were sold in some manner.
I found this info searching on Brave search app … while searching for info on William Singer as I just received a ring of his in an auction. Found out he is Tommy’s brother and happened on your piece coming up in search.forgot to look at date of your post so maybe you found info! Hope the info blesses someone!
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Find information about Tommy
Singer’s music and his collaboration with Goldcraft
Tommy Singer was a renowned Navajo silversmith, and Goldcraft is a line of jewelry designed by him.
According to the search results, Goldcraft is a stamp or hallmark that appears on some of Tommy Singer’s jewelry pieces, indicating that they are part of his original designs.
What does Goldcraft mean?
The search results suggest that Goldcraft is a line of jewelry designed by Tommy Singer, and it is not clear what the term specifically means. Some users have speculated that it might be a trademark or a brand name used by Tommy Singer, while others believe it could be a designation for a specific type of jewelry or design.
Tommy Singer’s Legacy
Tommy Singer was a highly respected silversmith who passed on his skills to his children and family members. His wife, Rosita, continues to make beaded necklaces under the Hallmark T&R Singer.
His children, Richard and Anthony Singer, are also jewelry makers, as well as his brothers and sister.
Authenticity and Value
Strongly agree with Jason on this. I’m familiar with this line which first appeared in the early 90’s as an opportunistic competitor to our own 14K Gold and Sterling line.
The “Singer” items I’m familiar with used 1/20 12K Gold Filled, and were made with relatively light materials. Gold content in 12K gold filled is 1/40th (2.5%) 24K Gold, whereas 14K is 58.33% 24K Gold.
Honestly have no Idea what “Goldcraft” is supposed to mean. Have seen this type of jewelry made with jewelers brass, which when polished has the exact look and color of 14K gold. Would not be at all surprised to learn there is no gold content at all.
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Anyone know how to contact a Singer relative? They might be able to shed light on it. Maybe the family receives royalties. Or it’s just another counterfeit issue that they might want to investigate.
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