Jonette Jewelry Со – JJ vintage jewellery
The girl in the window brooch. JJ vintage jewellery
JJ vintage jewellery
Run by Abraham Lisker, the company “Jonette Jewelry” started its activities in 1935 under the name “Providence Jewelry Company”. However, in 1937, when Nathan Lisker joined his brother’s business, the company got name “Lisker & Lisker”. But seven years later, after the World War II, the two brothers decided to rename the company, they just combined the names of their parents, John and Etta. Thus, in the state of Rhode Island, appeared “Jonette Jewelry Co”, established in 1944. Since 1970, the company became known as JJ, and each peace was marked “copyright JJ”. Meanwhile, their first success was as ballerina pin, brooches and figurines, decorated with mother of pearl.
The founder of the company, Abraham Lisker retired in 1972, and the new head became his son, B. Gordon Lisker. Gordon Lisker began to outsource some of the firm’s production to other companies. In 1986, he registered the name “Artifacts”, and used the Roman numerals MCMLXXXVI on jewelry cards. In 1988 was released a Southwestern line with the “Santa Fe” mark, signed “JJ 1988”. Unfortunately, after 62 years a successful family business, Jonette Jewelry Co. ended production in September, 2006.
1970-80s earrings Diaries of Stargazer
Widely known to collectors, JJ Jewellery conquered all due to its distinctive designs. Besides, they are easily recognizable. This is not just a decoration, but the work of art. JJ vintage ornaments grow in value every year, and therefore are a great investment. In addition to jewelry, Jonette Jewelry Co. manufactured letter openers, photograph frames, watch straps or bands or bracelets, bookmarks, candle holders and more. Creating jewelry, JJ masters used brass, pewter, base metal, sterling silver, enameling and resin.
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JJ vintage jewellery
Cat in front of mirrow gold tone brooch
1980s Car brooch
Angel with star brooch, 1960s
Good Elephant brooch
Puppy brooch. 1980s. Eyes not fixed and dance with any movement
Marvelous brooch ‘Fairy Hearts’
Call of the Wild brooch and earrings
Cat-Musician brooch
Family of pandas brooch
Heart brooch
Lighthouse brooch
Unicorn brooch
Angel on a swing brooch
Beautiful fairy with unicorn
Funny Pig-biker brooch
Make a wish vintage brooch
Pegasus brooch
Girl on the cloud talking with Moon, brooch
Bee brooch
Lady at the car, brooch
Leaf brooch
Galina Karputina collection. Art Nouveau style brooch. Romantic female figure with flowing locks and scattering stars
Funny vintage brooches – corn and carrot, 1970s – 80s
Aquarium brooch. Metal pewter, glass. 1990 6.5 cm. £ 25-30 ABIJ
Cow brooch. Metal, artificial pearls. 1980. 6.5 cm £ 15-20 JJ
Tropical Fish pendant. Gold tone metal, black rhinestone, colored plastic. 1970s 7.5 cm £ 25-35 JJ
Fish pendant. Gold tone metal, translucent plastic. 1970s 7.5 cm £ 25-35 JJ
Fruit Brooch. Metal, gold, brown enamel, rhinestone. 1980s 5cm. £ 10-15 bb. Gold tone metal brooch. Rhinestone of ruby color and aurora borealis. 1950s 9cm £ 45-55 JJ
Puppy in front of a mirror brooch. Gold-tone metal, translucent glass. 1990. 5 cm £ 25-30 ABIJ
Safe brooch. Bronze, metal of gold tone, the opening door. 1980 3.75 cm. £ 15-20 JJ
Set of brooch and earrings. Gold tone metal, transparent and sapphire rhinestone. 1950s Brooch 6.25 cm, Earrings 2 cm. £ 35-40 MILLB
Sledge brooch. Metal color of tin, metal gold tone. 1990s 5.75 cm £ 10-15 MILLB
White necklace with pendant. Chain of metal gold tone, white enamel. 1970s Circumference 45.75 cm, Pendant 5 cm. £ 10-15 MILLB
St. Basil’s Cathedral brooch. Pewter. 6.8 cm
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