Ganz Vintage jewellery

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.