EXHIBIT 21 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT The following are the Company's subsidiaries as of April 7, 2003. All beneficial interests are wholly-owned by the Company and are included in the Company's consolidated financial statements. Name of Subsidiary State of Organization Date of Incorporation ------------------ --------------------- --------------------- MA Brands, Inc. Delaware 9-16-97 Mador, S.A. Dominican Republic 10-29-99 Mount Vernon Distributors, Inc. New York 10-15-93 Michael Anthony Jewelers Manufacturing, LLC New York 7-25-02 Michael Anthony Jewelers Real Estate, Inc. New York 07-09-02 Michael Anthony Jewelers Sales & Distribution, LLC New York 07-09-02