The history of the Lang Jewelry Company began in 1945 in Providence, Rhode Island and lasted for about 40 years. Registered at 387 Charles bldg 24 Providence, Lang was a family business owned by Barney Newman and his wife Mimi (Kaplan). In the 1960s, their son Barry R. Newman joined the company and contributed to the development of the business.

Thanks to the talent of the company’s designers, jewelers and managers, the initially small company turned into a large corporation. Already in 1980, the company employed approximately 250 people, and its representatives and branches worked in many states of the USA.

The Lang craftsmen created unique artistic jewelry from sterling silver and gold. Among the designers who worked for Lang was Adeline Albert. Notably, Lang also created jewelry for other jewelry companies, such as Sarah Coventry. Lang was profitable until 1982, but after the death of Barry Newman and his son Barry R. Newman, it began to suffer losses.

In 1983, the Lang board of directors, which included Minnie Newman and her son Morton B. Newman, appointed Vincent Pellegrini president of Lang. Mr. Pellegrini had been a Lang employee for 34 years. He started as an office manager and was promoted to vice president of finance and then president.

Despite the personnel changes, Lang continued to suffer losses. As a result, the board of directors decided to sell the company. In February 1985, Steven Baracsi, director of B.S. International Ltd, announced the purchase of Lang company, which cost him more than a million dollars.

Lang Jewelry Company History

Vincent Pellegrini hoped to remain with Lang after the sale, participating in negotiations and accompanying potential buyers on tours of the plant. However, in 1986, following legal proceedings, the company ceased to exist, and more than 250 people lost their jobs.