The history of the PEM or P & E jewelry brand began in 1989 founded by the Museum Cooperative of Salem, Inc. Located in the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, the company ceased to exist in 2003. However, before that, in 1992, the Museum Cooperative of Salem and the Peabody Essex Museum merged. As a result, the Peabody Essex Museum Inc continued its operations and is active today.

Inspired by famous works of art, these miniature masterpieces are replicas of exhibits stored in the museum – paintings, sculptures, jewelry, furniture, etc. Creating jewelry by hand, the museum jewelry designers and craftsmen used only the best materials – fine enamel, crystals, pearls, silver and gold. Traditionally, jewelry came in the original box and with descriptive paper. The maker’s mark includes P&E or PEM on the back.

One of the oldest museums in the USA, Peabody Essex Museum was founded in 1799. Today, the museum includes more than 1 million exhibits. Noteworthy, museum visitors can purchase a gift or jewelry to remember their visit in the PEM Shop, also known as the Museum Gift Shop in Salem.

PEM Peabody Essex Museum Vintage Costume Jewelry (1989-2003)