Mazer Brothers and Jomaz jewellery

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Rose brooch. Metal alloy, green art glass, rhinestones. 1950s. Mazer Brothers and Jomaz jewellery

Mazer Brothers and Jomaz jewellery
The history of New York City based brand Jomaz began in 1927 and ended in 1981. His decorations Joseph Mazer marked with a complete name Joseph Mazer, or reduced to Mazer. Highly appreciated by collectors, due to their high quality, many Mazer works have reached us almost intact. In addition, Mazer masterfully worked with rhinestones. A specially treated glass and crystal, played better than diamonds. Made of high quality materials, Jomaz jewellery is an excellent investment for collectors.
Founded by Joseph and Louis Mazer, the company earned a reputation for producing good quality and affordable copies of high jewellery. Early works, most of which were made by Marcel Boucher before the opening of Jomaz company. Jomaz high quality products of 1930-1940-ies – flower and plant motifs, or in the form of bows and ribbons, adorned with artificial pearls and the best Austrian rock crystal. Made of sterling silver, or gold coated, necklaces for cocktail dresses, bracelets, earrings, brooches and double brooches in the form of crowns reflect the exquisite design line.

Native American on a horse brooch of gold tone. 1970s

The company ‘Mazer Brothers’ continued to produce jewelry until 1977, despite the fact that in 1946 Joseph Mazer left the company to open his own business. The new company “Joseph J.Mazer & Co” produced jewelry until 1981 under the name “Joseph Mazer” or “Mazer.” The most frequently encountered label – “Jomaz.”

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Mazer Brothers and Jomaz jewellery

Circus Clown. Gold plated, enamel, rhinestones. 1950s

Tropical fish brooch. Metal, gilding, black and ivory enamel, transparent rhinestone, metal pearls. 1940’s. 7 cm. £ 140-160 CRIS

Silver tone rhinestones flower bouquet and bow brooch. 5.5 cm. 1950s

1960 crystal faux pearl brooch

Bird of paradise brooch

A set of Brooch and earrings, Jomaz. metal, gilding, engraving, artificial lapis lazuli and emerald rhinestone. 1960

Necklace with pendant and earrings, Mazer Brothers. rhodium-coated metal, rhinestone. 1940

Bow brooch, silver plated, rhinestone, boule. 1940

Bow brooch, silver plated, rhinestone. 1940

Rhodium metal, glass brooch, rock crystal. 1930 (left)Brooch, rhodium-coated metal, rock crystals. 1930 (right), brooch in the shape of a crown, silver, gilding, faux amethyst, rock crystal. 1940