S Freirich Jewelry Company History
A young jeweler born in the German town of Baden-Württemberg, Solomon Freirich (1897 – 1976) emigrated to the United States in the late 1910s. After settling in New York, Sol Freirich met Sadie Weiss (1900-2000), daughter of the renowned jeweler Jacob Weiss.
Her father co-founded the jewelry firm of Weiner & Weiss, 51 Maiden Lane. In 1904 he established a jewelry company under his own name. By 1911, Jacob Weiss had already owned The Imperial Art Co., New York.
The New York Times announced the engagement of Solomon Freirich and Sadie Weiss in October 1920. That same year, Solomon launched his jewelry business, S Freirich Co. In April 1930, Freirich company became one of several New York jewelry firms to grant charters of incorporation at Albany.
Arthur Herbert Freirich
Arthur H Freirich joined his father’s business, S Freirich Inc, 7 West 36th Street, New York, in 1947. In 1955 Arthur Herbert Freirich and Sylvia Haskell got married. Noteworthy, it was during this period that the corporation launched a jewelry line under the brand of Frenchique by Freirich. Moreover, from that time on, jewelers began to mark their products with the stamp “Freirich”.
Arthur Freirich placed great emphasis on advertising, and Freirich pieces graced the pages of fashion magazines. Among them were Vogue, Mademoiselle, Life, Simplicity Fashion Magazine, and many others. Freirich jewelry was distinguished by its high quality craftsmanship, exquisite detail, and superb antique appeal. The brand’s jewelry was sold in both renowned large retailers and small boutiques across the country.
After Solomon Frierich’s death in 1986, the factory reduced production for a time and even temporarily suspended operations. Since 1987, his son, Arthur, began manufacturing high-quality jewelry for renowned fashion houses under the Arthur-David brand.
According to the information published in Jewelers’ Circular Keystone and “Brands and their companies” reference books, S Freirich Inc, Seven W. 36th, New York, still existed in 1998.
Freirich Vintage Costume Jewelry antique appeal
