Jacob Mehrlust (1877 – 1960) was a prominent manufacturer of fine jewelry, active in the namesake firm from 1900 until his death in 1960. Almost forgotten today, he was a trendsetter in jewelry design of the first half of the 20th century.

The Main Office and Factory of J Mehrlust firm was on 6 West 48th Street, and Downtown Office – 15 Maiden Lane, New York City. Notably, Jacob Mehrlust designed much of the beautiful diamond jewelry presented to Miss Alice Roosevelt, daughter of president Roosevelt, as wedding gifts. He also designed several pieces presented to Mrs. Woodrow Wilson.
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The founder of the Delmas jewelry brand was renowned jeweler and watchmaker Peter Delmas (1903–1991). The first mention of the Delmas jewelry firm dates back to August 1949. In particular, the JCK note mentioned their new office located in the Phelan Building at 700 Market Street in San Francisco, California.

According to National Jeweler magazine (1957), Leonard Delmas (1929–2015), the founder’s son was his partner. He actively helped expand the family business by undertaking large-scale projects at Delmas & Delmas. In November 1960, Delmas & Delmas, designers and merchants of fine jewelry, opened the new store at 182 Geary Street in San Francisco.
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Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Carl D. Lindstrom (1897 – 1971) moved to Pasadena, California, with his wife, Viola, and son, Hollis D Lindstrom, in 1922. Lindstrom began his career in the jewelry business as a diamond broker, importer, and jewelry manufacturer. He began with M. Weinstein, 220 West Fifth Street, and later made his headquarters with Miller & Co., 501 Title Guarantee building, Los Angeles.

Lindstrom founded his company Carl D. Lindstrom in the early 1930s in Los Angeles. In 1936, he renamed the firm to Carl D Lindstrom & Sons, Inc., and was chairman of his firm until his death in January 1971. His sons, Hollis, Carl Jr. and Jack Lindstrom joined their father’s company, where they held management positions.
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Unjustly forgotten today, John Arthur Hull (11 December 1877–3 March 1960) was once a renowned jewelry designer. Remarkably, his private clients included some of the nation’s wealthiest families. Born to James Franklin Hull and Mary Caroline Cooley in Westchester, New York, John Arthur Hull created jewelry for 60 years.

Beginning his career in the jewelry business at a young age at Tiffany & Co., he later became vice president of Dreicer & Co. and Cartier in New York. John Hull opened his jewelry store on Arlington Street in New York City in 1920, and on 565 Fifth Avenue in 1925.
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