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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.
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Pictured in white (left to right) Jennifer, Helen, and below Nancy Addison (partner and a friend, a professional model). Nancy worked for the first few years. Kirks Folly fabulous jewellery

Kirks Folly fabulous jewellery
American company Kirks Folly, producing fabulous jewelry for 35 years, closed November 1, 2014, to the misfortune of its fans. It was success that made a profit. There were adult successors who could continue the business. Well, why then the company closed? I find only one answer – the favorite child, which they developed for 35 years and in which they have invested so much time, love and life, they could not trust anyone. History knows many examples when the control over the company changed owners and was sold, or remained only its name, which over the years lost its former appeal. Managers began to save, alternated with designers and grandeur go into oblivion. Apparently this fate the Kirks family did not want for their company.
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1763 Flower bouquet Blumenstrauß aus Edelsteinen. The Natural History Museum (Vienna). Imperial bouquet jewellery

Imperial bouquet jewellery
1763 bouquet of precious stones was a romantic spring gift of Maria Theresia to her husband Emperor Franz Stephan. The baroque bouquet is exhibited in The Gemstone Collection of the Natural History Museum (Vienna). Emperor Franz Stephan was interested in natural sciences and Maria Theresia shared her husband’s interests. The jewel flower bouquet weighs 2,8 kilograms and is 50 centimeters high. It is unique not only for the value of used precious stones, but also for the incomparable craftsmanship.
A wealth of glistening artistically reproduced flowers and diverse insects made up of 761 variegated stones and 2,102 diamonds, along with the vase of rock crystal. The leaves were crafted from lime green silk. The bouquet is an incredible jewelry creation by Georg Gottfried Lautensack, a jeweler from Frankfurt. Even Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was intrigued by the bouquet, having mentioned about it in fourth book “Aus meinem Leben” (From my life): “Everyone knew of Emperor Franz Josephs great affinity towards gems, he especially favored colored jewels”.
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Set of jewelry ‘Flight of the Star’. Silver. Angel with star JJ marked brooch. Pinky Winky vintage jewellery

Pinky Winky vintage jewellery
The history of Pinky-Winky costume jewelry brand began in 2008 by the group of young artists, designers and jewelers. Inspired by vintage and retro items, they create unique jewelry, sculptures, papier-mache toys, dolls, painting and home decor. Noteworthy, they often handcraft items in vintage style, often complementing the already well-known brands of 1940-1970. For example, to an existing brooch they create earrings or a necklace made exactly in the given style.
The creative Moscow based team regularly takes part in various art exhibitions and fairs. Pinky-Winky vintage handmade jewellery can not leave anyone indifferent for its artistic approach and fantasy.
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This vintage brooch is from the capsule collection of beautiful Hollywood actress Arlene Dahl. Donald Stannard brooch for Arlene Dahl

Donald Stannard brooch for Arlene Dahl

Being already in middle age, she went away from acting, and launched a cosmetics and lingerie lines, and only twice released a collection of jewelry. A million profit company, all of her creations feature elegant taste and girls lined up in a row, in order to buy anything.
Assigned by the American auction houses as one of the greatest American designers of all time, Stannard jewelry pieces are becoming hard to find vintage treasures.
Noteworthy, Stannard started his own line after working for Kenneth Jay Lane in the 60’s. His solo career began in 1972 and he gained steam when he was mentioned in Vogue. After that he became known for his designs being used in Broadway plays, TV shows such as Dynasty and being worn by the rich and famous. He passed in 2006 and his designs have become highly sought after.
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Dove Brooch. Huan Pham wire work jewellery

Huan Pham wire work jewellery
The history of Huan Pham wire work creations began in 2006. According to Australian jeweler Huan Pham, he became interested in wire designs quite accidently. For him it was a quest in the process of researching a new hobby for his wife.
Wire jewelry technology attracts few jewelers, as it’s not about mass production. It is about individuality and exclusiveness. And if the master feels the material, his skillful hands create a miracle!
Among these masters is Pham, who always liked to experiment, trying a variety of needlework and beading. First, he seriously studied professional literature. Finally, he found his calling in the manufacture of accessories in technology of Wire Work. In addition, he became the author of his own book on wirework technology.
Any piece of his jewelry is unique, easily recognizable by many connoisseurs of rare handmade accessories. Huan Pham – the man, whose work can not leave women’s hearts indifferent. Making wire work pendants, necklaces and earrings, Huan Pham uses silver and gold-fill wire, Swarovski crystals, natural stones.
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Grushenka bee brooch. The finest embroidery of shimmering gold threads, beads and sparkles. Eve Anders insect brooches

Eve Anders insect brooches
The history of Eve Anders brand began in 2011 in Tallin Estonia. Its founder – fashion designer Eve Anders, who made the traditional craft of sewing mastery – Haute Couture art celebrating feminine beauty. She got her art knowledge in The Art School, the Gold Embroidery School in Saint-Petersburg, and the Ricamo Alta Moda School in Rome. There she was trained unique design, quality, comfort, and fair production.
Called Eco Fashion Couture, Eve Anders items are handmade of natural and vintage fabrics, in a traditional old time techniques by skilled masters. Her insect brooches are inspired by nature and the style of the great Elsa Schiaparelli. The sample of gold embroidery, insect brooches accentuate the unique taste of the hostess, wrapped in golden halo of mystery.
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