AAI vintage costume jewelry

Brooch dog with rhinestones.
Brooch dog with rhinestones.

AAi (USA) – founded in 1971, originally called Femic inc, in 1986 it was renamed Accessories Associates Inc., and in 1996 it was called AAi. The brand has quite a lot of Christmas-themed jewelry, similar in design to Gerry’s, in 1994 Gerry’s even sued AAi for copying costume jewelry.

The brand has a lot of Christmas-themed decorations. Jewelry alloy of silver, gold color, hot enamel was used in the products.

Gold plated butterfly brooch with enamel.
Gold plated butterfly brooch with enamel.

In 1994, Gerry’s, one of the famous American jewelry brands, sued AAi for copyright infringement. AAi reportedly copied their pieces and put them up for sale as jewelry designed by AAi designers.

Brooch Golden bow from AAi. Jewelry alloy. AAi USA late 20th century.
Brooch Golden bow from AAi. Jewelry alloy. AAi USA late 20th century.

In 2008, the company was bought out by FGX Internation inc and ceased to exist. Interesting jewelry design and limited number of copies made AAI brand jewelry very attractive to lovers and collectors of vintage costume jewelry. Offers from the company are becoming fewer and fewer, and the estimated cost of this brand is steadily growing.

Vintage brooch 3.4 X 2.2 1980s.
Vintage brooch 3.4 X 2.2 1980s.

Product marking AAi.

Vintage dog brooch 1080s.
Vintage dog brooch 1080s.
Gilded head of Santa Claus with enamel.
Gilded head of Santa Claus with enamel.
Ladybug with enamel.
Ladybug with enamel.
Christmas tree brooch with enamel.
Christmas tree brooch with enamel.
Textured gold plated metal flower brooch with pearls.
Textured gold plated metal flower brooch with pearls.
Gilded brooch gift with enamel and rhinestones.
Gilded brooch gift with enamel and rhinestones.
Brooch in the shape of a lollipop.
Brooch in the shape of a lollipop.
AAi movable brooch in gold American vintage Christmas wreath Christmas tree 3.5x3.5 cm.
AAi movable brooch in gold American vintage Christmas wreath Christmas tree 3.5×3.5 cm.
Antique brooch from AAi gold plated Rare American vintage Gift 4 x 2.3 cm.
Antique brooch from AAi gold plated Rare American vintage Gift 4 x 2.3 cm.
AAI Brooch Bow.
AAI Brooch Bow.
Snowflake brooch, vintage, AAi marking, 5 cm, Swarovski crystal, gold plated.
Snowflake brooch, vintage, AAi marking, 5 cm, Swarovski crystal, gold plated.
Textured gilded bow shaped brooch.
Textured gilded bow shaped brooch.
Brooch Angel with rhinestones and enamel.
Brooch Angel with rhinestones and enamel.
Bright Christmas bell brooch with enamel.
Bright Christmas bell brooch with enamel.
Heart shaped brooch with rhinestones.
Heart shaped brooch with rhinestones.
Brooch in the shape of an angel.
Brooch in the shape of an angel.
Openwork angel brooch.
Openwork angel brooch.
Deer brooch with rhinestones.
Deer brooch with rhinestones.
Openwork brooch Rose in gold tone.
Openwork brooch Rose in gold tone.