Information & history behind the vintage costume jewelry designers and companies we purchase from (continued)

Florenza...- Late 1940's - 1981 - "Renaissance Revival and Victorian Revival pieces, very ornate and beautiful".

Gerry's... - Early 1950's - mid 1990's - "Wide range of cute novelty pins, many of which are stylized creatures, like fish and dogs".

Goldette... - 1955 - 1970's - "Produced in 1955 by Ben Gartner in New York. Their signature look is antique gold pieces in Victorian style, and they're invariably lovely".

H. & S. Originals... - 1950's - " Little is known about H & S, other than they produced jewelry from 1950 until about 1960".

Miriam Haskell... - 1924 - present - "Collectible and strikingly unusual... Pieces were hand made and featuring elaborate, hand-wired beading and seed pearls".

Hobe... - 1887 - present - " In 1927 present in the U. S. A. Originally founded in Paris in 1887 by Jacques Hobe, the American company Hobe Cie was started in 1927 in New York by his son, William. His first real commission was designing costumes and jewelry for the Ziegfield Follies". A supplier of jewelry for the theater and film industries in the 40's and 50's. Their retail pieces were enhanced by the Hollywood. Some leading actresses and models advertised their jewelry. Sold only in exclusive stores and boutiques.

Hollycraft... - 1936 - 1988 - "Started by Joseph Chorbajian as the Hollywood Jewelry Company. They dated their pieces. Used a lot of rhinestones their pastels designs",

J.J... - 1935 - present - "Jonette Jewelry Company of Rhode Island, known primarily for whimsical, cute pins and figurals".

Jomaz... - 1946 - 1981 - "Brothers Joseph and Louis Mazer founded Mazer Bros. in 1927; Joseph left in 1946 to start Jomaz (sometimes marked "Mazer" or "Joseph Mazer"). Beautiful high-end jewelry prized by most collectors".

Joseff... - 1938 - 1950's - "Known as Joseff of Hollywood. Designed fabulous jewelry. Worn in movies from Hollywood in the 40's and 50's. Joseff even invented a process called "Russian Gold" plating".

Judy Lee... - 1950's-1970's - Jewelry was sold at "home parties". Beautiful rhinestone pieces and some "Victorian Revival" jewelry in antiqued metal".

Kramer... - 1943 - 1980 - "Started in New York in 1943 by Louis Kramer. Beautiful and elegant jewelry. Produced jewelry for Christian Dior marked "Kramer for Christian Dior". Known for their "Diamond Look" pieces in the 1960's".

Lisner... - Early 1904 - late 1985s - "Some affordable, nice designs and quality. Known for their Lucite, Red "Oak Leaves" - striking!

Marino... - 1932 - 1978 - "Based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Very little known about this company".

Monet... - 1927 - present - "Iinnovative design.the Monet name is well-known to most people, but almost no one realizes the company was founded in 1927". Started as - Monocraft - since 1994. Company has been part of The Monet Group...with Trifari and Marvella...It is now owned by Liz Claiborne.

MYLU... - Early 1960's - 1970s - "Started by two women, They produced some lovely jewelry. Later, in 1968 became a division of Coro".

Napier... - 1875 - present - This company started making jewelry in 1875... Oldest company of its type in the U.S.A.

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