1849
The 10-year-old George Krementz and his family emigrate
to the United States from Germany on what they called "a sailing ship." They eventually settle in New Albany, Indiana in an established German agricultural community.

1850s
George is sent to New York City to apprentice in the jewelry trade.

1866
George establishes Krementz & Co in Newark, NJ with his cousin. They manufacture 14 karat gold jewelry. Later, they open a New York City showroom for buyers.

TimelineButton.jpg 1876
George attends the Philadelphia
Centennial Expo and is inspired by machinery that makes cartridge shells for rifles.
He then designs a machine that makes collar buttons for men's dress shirts out of one piece of karat gold. link