This brooch is a lovely example of Joseff of Hollywood's statement jewellery.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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The Details...
This brooch/pendant is made from the famous Russian Gold Plate, which Joseff used to construct his jewellery. It features a portrait of a veiled woman in the Art Nouveau style. The fastening pin attaches to the brooch with a round hinge and the brooch fastens with a traditional safety catch. There is a small loop on the reverse of the piece so that it can be worn as a pendant. The brooch is signed - on the reverse of the brooch there is a small round plaque stamped with 'Joseff' in script form. The brooch measures 8cm x 5.5cm.
A Short History...
The Joseff of Hollwood company carries a great deal of prestige for both collectors of vintage costume jewellery and movie buffs alike. This is due to the fact that Joseff produced the vast majority of jewellery worn by the stars in films produced during Hollywood's 'Golden Era'. In fact, Joseff specially developed the brushed Russian Gold Plate metal, which we see used in this brooch, as a suitable alternative to polished gold jewellery, which couldn't be used in the films as it reflected the studio lighting.
Wear it With...
Let Joseff's Russian Gold Plate do the talking and pair this brooch with a plain black jersey maxi dress and Roman style sandals.
The jewellery within the Gemma Redmond Vintage collection has survived to this day because it has been well cared for throughout its lifetime. It is important to continue to care for the jewellery that you buy from us to ensure its continued preservation. Here are some suggestions:
- Be sure to store your jewellery within the boxes that we provide to ensure that it is protected. This is especially important when travelling with your pieces.
- Try not to get perfume or hairspray on your items. These liquids can damage the materials that our jewellery is made from.
- Try not to drop your jewellery or catch your jewellery against hard surfaces. If this happens over time, the findings and fixings can loosen and wear.
- Try not to get your jewellery wet. Some costume jewellery manufacturers utilised water soluble glue in the making of their pieces. Getting your jewellery wet could cause rhinestones and other details to fall away over time.
- If you wish to clean your jewellery, use a soft polishing cloth or a soft brush.
A beautifully designed late 1960s brooch featuring shimmering stones.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful brooch is a wonderful example of Art Nouveau carved horn jewellery. It is unsigned.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant dress clip is a lovely example of the Art Deco celluloid jewellery of Auguste Bonaz.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of wear to the surface of the gilding. This is only apparent upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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A beautifully designed and quality constructed Late 1950s fur clip. This piece is highly likely to have been created by a parurier for a French couture house.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant and shimmering brooch was created in the 1950s by the English Ciro company.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This lovely brooch was created in England by the Zoltan White company in c.1920.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny and slight scuff to the surface of the garnet. This is only really apparent to the touch and with inspection with a magnifying glass. It does not detract from the appeal of the brooch.
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Featuring an unusual and evocative design, this dress clip dates from the 1930s and was created in France by Jean Painlevé.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some surface scratching to the metal and black plastic. This does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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This interesting clip features a high quality and intricate design and was created in the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Good - A tiny chip to the corner of two of the baguette stones. This is only visible upon close examination with a magnifying glass. It is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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Detailed and beautiful, this brooch was created in the early to mid 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This whimsical brooch features a poodle jumping through a hoop and dates from the Victorian era.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This pretty brooch was created in Paris in the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant and shimmering brooch was created in c.1940 by the English Ciro company.
Condition Report:
Very Good - One of the paste stones has moved slightly within its setting. However, it is nonetheless secure and does not detract from the appeal of the brooch. It is only apparent upon very close inspection.
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This elegant bar brooch features a classical portrait and was most likely created in France in the early 1930s.
Condition Report:
Very Good -Some minor discolouration to the metal surrounding the portrait. This is only visible upon very close inspection.
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This wonderful and rare Duette clip brooch was designed by Adolph Katz for Coro in c.1942.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of darkening to a couple of the paste stones and a little rubbing to the enamel on the antennae and legs of the bees. This is consistent with age and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This beautiful brooch is a lovely example of the Art Deco celluloid jewellery of Auguste Bonaz.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of wear to the surface of the gilding. This is only apparent upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This pretty late 1950s brooch was most likely made in West Germany.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful necklace is emblematic of the evocative 1920s Egyptian Revival aesthetic and was made in France.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A slight kink in the chain and a tiny bend at the base of one of the charms. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This brooch is a lovely example of Joseff of Hollywood's statement jewellery.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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