Mary Engelbreit – talented illustrator

Mary Engelbreit Hearts Flowers Basket Brooch Signed ME 925 Sterling Silver Mex.
Mary Engelbreit Hearts Flowers Basket Brooch Signed ME 925 Sterling Silver Mex.

Mary Engelbreit, born in 1952, is known as a talented illustrator whose works decorate children’s books, calendars and greeting cards. She is also the author of original jewelry, handcrafted based on her own drawings.

Vintage Mary Engelbreit 925 Sterling Silver Little Girl With Ribbon Brooch Pin.
Vintage Mary Engelbreit 925 Sterling Silver Little Girl With Ribbon Brooch Pin.

In 1982, the Mary Engelbreit brand was launched in Webster Grove, Missouri, USA, offering a variety of products: from calendars and mugs to figurines, T-shirts and accessories.

MARY ENGELBREIT VINTAGE STERLING SILVER FIGURE PORTRAIT PIN.
MARY ENGELBREIT VINTAGE STERLING SILVER FIGURE PORTRAIT PIN.

In the 1980s and 1990s, Engelbreit designed jewelry under the ME Ink brand, made of sterling silver. These items are now valued as antiques and are of interest to collectors.

VINTAGE MARY ENGELBREIT 925 STERLING SILVER SANTA & BAG OF GIFTS BROOCH.
VINTAGE MARY ENGELBREIT 925 STERLING SILVER SANTA & BAG OF GIFTS BROOCH.

Although Mary Engelbreit ceased operations in 2002, Mary Engelbreit Retail, Inc., founded in 1985 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, continues to thrive.

FUN & SWEET VINTAGE MEINK MARY ENGELBREIT VINTAGE STERLING SILVER ENAMEL BROOCH.
FUN & SWEET VINTAGE MEINK VINTAGE STERLING SILVER ENAMEL BROOCH.

Today, in 2024, Mary Engelbreit Enterprises has licensing agreements with numerous manufacturers that have used its illustrations on over 6,500 different products.

Signed Mary Engelbreit Sterling Silver Brooch Little Girl Travel Vintage.
Silver Brooch Little Girl Travel Vintage.
VINTAGE MARY ENGELBREIT STERLING SILVER FLOWER BASKET BROOCH Mother's Day.
STERLING SILVER FLOWER BASKET BROOCH Mother’s Day.
Vtg Sterling Silver 925 Mary Engelbreit ME INK Sitting Pretty Pendant Charm.
Vtg Sterling Silver 925 Sitting Pretty Pendant Charm.
MARY ENGELBREIT 925 Sterling Silver Vintage Mom & Daughter Oxidized Pendant.
925 Sterling Silver Vintage Mom & Daughter Oxidized Pendant.
Vintage Mary Engelbreit ME Sterling Silver Figural Girl With Umbrella Brooch.
Sterling Silver Figural Girl With Umbrella Brooch.
Sterling Silver MARY ENGELBREIT Pin Brooch Boy Dog Family Pet Animal Love 5.8g.
Sterling Silver Pin Brooch Boy Dog Family Pet Animal Love 5.8g.
MEINK Mary Engelbreit Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Valentines Mexico Brooch (10g).
Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Valentines Mexico Brooch (10g).
MARY ENGELBREIT 925 Sterling Silver Vintage Teapot Oxidized Pin Brooch.
925 Sterling Silver Vintage Teapot Oxidized Pin Brooch.