Gingerbread man gold tone brooch. 5.5 cm. 1990s. Signed Kookai vintage costume jewelry
Signed Kookai vintage costume jewelry
The history of French jewelry brand Kookaï began in 1993, although the company began its activity in 1983. Founded by three friends – Jean-Lou Tepper, Jacques Nataf and Philippe de Hesdin, the company sold fashion clothes and accessories at accessible prices. Headquartered in Epinay-sur-Seine, France, the company opened four stores in Paris. The same year, the company became a subsidiary of Vivarte company (1996). Finally, Vivarte sold Kookai to Magi in 2016.
Noteworthy, Kokai jewelry trademark ceased to exist in 2004.
Handcrafted by French artisans, Kookaï pieces are easily recognizable. Very often, the designs include hippie motifs, minimalist and couture style.
Traditionally, the company’s craftsmen used metal alloys of gold or silver tone, as well as enamel and rhinestones. Also, many decorations include the company logo as well as the Kokai marking.
Antique coin design gold tone dangle stud earrings
Maker’s mark
Trademark
Signed Kookai vintage costume jewelry (1990s)
Cross design gold tone earrings
Backpack silver tone pendant
Bag silver tone pendant
Bear with logo silver tone pendant
Textured black tone metal necklace
Blue enamel apple gold tone dangle earrings
Charm, textured gold tone
Vintage Charms pendants
Dog pendant of silver tone
Fleur de lys silver tone dangle earings
Dog pendant of silver tone
Gold tone stick pin
Heart dangle earrings. Silver tone, enamel
Gold Heart rhinestone earrings
Hoop earrings of gold tone
Maltese cross gold tone pendant
Matte gold tone cross pendant
Medallion pendant of silver tone, heart design round shaped
Minimalist design gold tone heart pendant
Openwork heart brooch. Gold tone, rhinestones
Round dangle earrings, heart hippie motif
Round shaped Fleur de lys silver plated earings
Spiral design dangle earrings of gold tone
Yes No double heart gold tone brooch
Trademark 1993-2004
Maker’s mark