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Gold tone modernistic brooch Man in the moon, rhinestone eyes, 1960s. Jeanne Vintage Jewellery

Jeanne Vintage Jewellery
The history of Jeanne jewelry trademark began more than one hundred years ago in New York. According to Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office, the company began its activity in October 1919, as a manufacturer of pearl goods. Today, Jeanne costume jewelry pieces are rare and highly valued among the collectors of antique.

Born September 6, 1888, the future brand’s founder American jeweler Mark Dottenheim grew up in the family of Simon Dottenheim and Jennie Ullman. Mark founded his jewellery company in 1919. Labeled “Jeanne @”, his brooches, pins, earrings, and pendants have very interesting design. Mostly, it includes classic bow pins, maltese crosses, figurines of animals, insects, and plants. Besides, with carefully executed detailing and the use of high quality materials. And as a result – well preserved. As most of costume jewellery designers of the time, he made his decorations from metal alloy with gold plating. Also, enamel, rhinestones, faux pearls, and crystals.
Mark Dottenheim died on January 14, 1960 in New York, the same place where he was born and had lived all his life. Unfortunately, the company ceased to exist after the death of its founder.
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Vintage brooch Housewife. Large brooch with moving spoon legs in high heels. 1990s. Carrette by Ganz Vintage jewellery

Ganz Vintage jewellery
The history of Canadian Jewelry company Ganz began in 1950s. Founded by Holocaust survivors Samuel Ganz and his sons Jack and Sam Ganz, “Ganz Bros.Toys” was a family business located in Woodbridge, Ontario. Today, headed by Samuel’s grandson Howard Ganz the company produces collectibles, seasonal gifts and home decor of the highest quality, sold in Canada and throughout the United States.
Classic styles and designs with a refined, elegant look are characteristic for Ganz decorations. Among them -beautiful charms, brooches, pins, pendants, and bracelets. Most jewelry pieces resemble amulets for good luck, protecting their hosts from trouble.
Noteworthy, present day company is better known for distributing plush animals, home decor, Christmas decorations and collectibles.
According to the marking, many artists and designers collaborated with Ganz. Among them, in particular, was Canadian maker Carrette, which made jewelry for Ganz from late 1980s to 1990s.
Also, Susan Paley, who currently lives in Pacific Palisades, California. She designed a series of fancy lady ceramic brooches, pins and vases for the Ganz company in the 1990s. These handpainted pins are highly collectible now.
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Vintage brooch of rhinestones. Eugene costume jewelry, 1950 US

Eugene vintage costume jewelry
The history of Eugene jewelry trademark lasted for a decade, from 1952 to 1962. Collectible and rare high quality handcrafted Eugene jewelry can be compared to Haskell jewelry.
Eugene’s father, August Schultz, emigrated to New York before the First World War. August was the doctor of chemical sciences, working in Bayer aspirin. He and his wife had two sons, Charles and Eugene. Born in 1911 in Charlotte, North Carolina, Eugene was the eldest child in the family. His brother Carl was born two years later. In 1916 the family moved to New Jersey. Eugene’s mother, Elizabeth Duvall Schultz was one of the first successful female real estate agents in New Jersey.
Eugene graduated from the School of Design and worked as costume designer for Broadway shows in the 20s-30s. In the 30s, Eugene worked at Cartier on handmade Christmas greeting cards.
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Earring made in the 18th – 19th century. Nepalese Ethnic Jewellery

Nepalese Ethnic Jewellery
Highlands of Nepal gave peoples living there a great variety of beautiful stones. These same mountains, as a natural barrier to civilization, have preserved unique Nepalese style decorations considered the oldest on earth.
The origin of the Nepalese jewellery art goes back to the era of the gods and legends of the sacred Vedas. Historically, the rise of jewellery art took place during the rule of The Licchavi Dynasty (10th century) and The Malla Dynasty (15th century).
Of the 70 nationalities living in Nepal, jewelers generally come from tribes of the Kathmandu Valley – Newar people. Ninety percent of all jewelers belong to those ethnic groups that traditionally pass their craft from generation to generation.
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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.
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Handed down between women through many generations Fulani Ethnic jewellery

Fulani Ethnic jewellery
The ultimate sign of wealth for many centuries, handed down between women through many generations – Fulani jewellery. Fulani, known for their striking clothes, and their ponderous gold decorations, is common for women and girls wearing silver coins and amber attached to their braids. Some of these coins are very old and treasured in the family.
Traditionally, the women wear many bracelets on their wrists, necklaces, earrings, nose rings and anklets. In fact, gold rings are a sign of wealth and indicate a certain status. Fancy gold earrings with a bow come in various sizes from small to huge, tied up directly to the ears. Their dimensions indicate the hierarchical position and the solvency of the owner. Fulani women love amber, considering it a stone that brings health, happiness, and love amulet.
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‘Rickshaw’ gold tone brooch. 5 cm. 1960s. Oleg Cassini jewellery

Oleg Cassini jewellery

Born on April 11, 1913 in Paris, his father Alexander Loiewski was Russian diplomat, and his mother was Italian Countess Marguerite Cassini. Cassini spent his early childhood between Russia and Denmark. His family members were landed aristocracy in Russia until 1917. In the 40’s and 50’s he designed costumes for 20th Century Fox and other studios and stars such as Marilyn Monroe, Natalie Wood, Grace Kelly, and Gene Tierney.
Iconic designer, Oleg Cassini was an officially personal couturier for Jackie Kennedy. Being animal lover he created collections of man-made fashion fur, the ‘evolutionary furs’. A late convert to animal rights, he blamed himself for the loss of 250,000 leopards, as women copied a coat he once designed for Jackie Kennedy. He renounced the killing of animals and kept his word by introducing micro-fiber fake furs in 1999. According to Cassini, what he was designing was as elegant and attractive as fur, but it eliminated the enormous cruelty toward animals. As a result, Cassini received the James Herriot Award (All Creatures Great and Small) as the Man of the Year from the Humane Society of the US.
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