Jewelry brand Mark Shields

Antique 925 Sterling Silver Engravable Coat Of Arms Shield Pendant Necklace.
Antique 925 Sterling Silver Engravable Coat Of Arms Shield Pendant Necklace.

The history of the jewelry brand Mark Shields is linked to the name of Mark Roger Shields (July 10, 1948 – April 3, 2020).

Vintage Brass Coro Brooch Pegasus Mark Shields & Tassels Military Look.
Vintage Brass Coro Brooch Pegasus Mark Shields & Tassels Military Look.

Shields was born in Virginia, and showed a talent for drawing from a young age. He studied watercolor and oil painting, but believed in practicing. He began his career as an apprentice at the renowned Colonial Williamsburg Company.

Under the guidance of William Lawrence de Matteo, Shields mastered classical silversmithing techniques and received the status of master.

Gold Tone 925 Sterling Silver Ruby (Lab) Tennis Bracelet 18ct 8 Signed 16g.
Gold Tone 925 Sterling Silver Ruby (Lab) Tennis Bracelet 18ct 8 Signed 16g.

In March 1983, Mark partnered with Holly K. Shields to open Master Craftsmen Shop Ltd in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Jewish Star of David Circle Round Pendant.
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Jewish Star of David Circle Round Pendant.

In 1990, Shields founded his own company, b. creative, ltd. He created jewelry until his retirement in 2015, but the company ceased to exist in 2023.

Vtg St. Justin Silver Tone Brooch Pin Marked 95 Pewter Celtic Shield Red Cabacho.
Vtg St. Justin Silver Tone Brooch Pin Marked 95 Pewter Celtic Shield Red Cabacho.

Shields traditionally used pewter, gold and silver to create unique pieces. He often used images of animals and birds in his work – dogs, cats, seals, birds and wild animals.

Mark Shields Pewter Hummingbirds & Flower Brooch Pin Vintage Figural Jewelry.
Mark Shields Pewter Hummingbirds & Flower Brooch Pin Vintage Figural Jewelry.

Shields’ most famous line of pewter brooches includes dog and bird breeds that are now considered collectibles.

Vintage Mark Shields Pewter Cat Gold Collar Siamese Pin Brooch Signed Estate.
Vintage Mark Shields Pewter Cat Gold Collar Siamese Pin Brooch Signed Estate.
Mark SHIELDS Pewter Elephant holding A Rose Pin Brooch.
Elephant holding A Rose Pin Brooch.
Pewter Dolphin Pin Handwrought Mark Shields Pewter.
Dolphin Pin Handwrought.
Vintage Mark Shields Pewter Cat and Mouse Brooch.
Vintage Cat and Mouse Brooch.
Dolphin Mark Shields Handwrought Pewter Twin Dolphins Brooch.
Dolphin Handwrought Pewter Twin Dolphins Brooch.
Vintage Shields Pewter Blue Jay Bird on Branch Pendant Multi Tone.
Vintage Blue Jay Bird on Branch Pendant Multi Tone.
Pewter 4 Birds on Branch Brooch Pin Silver Signed Mark Shields.
4 Birds on Branch Brooch Pin Silver.
80s Mark Shields Great Blue Heron Pewter Pendant W Box & Papers Gold Dipped Legs.
80s Great Blue Heron Pewter Pendant W Box & Papers Gold Dipped Legs.
Pewter Bird Brooch Signed Mark Shields 5 Chickadees Gold Tone Branch 2 Pin.
Bird Brooch Signed Mark Shields 5 Chickadees Gold Tone Branch 2 Pin.
Vintage Jeweled CORO Crown Shield Royal Family Crest Twilight Pin Brooch Marked.
Vintage Jeweled CORO Crown Royal Family Crest Twilight Pin Brooch.
Vintage 1980s Mizpah Scottish Celtic Silver Shield Purple BROOCH Pin Marked.
Vintage 1980s Mizpah Scottish Celtic Silver Shield Purple BROOCH Pin.
MARK SHIELDS Necklace & Bracelet Set STERLING SILVER Twisted Design 97 Grams.
Necklace & Bracelet Set STERLING SILVER Twisted Design 97 Grams.