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.
This well preserved and rare example of cut steel jewellery dates from the early to mid 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This rare and beautiful fur clip was created in the mid-1940s by Trifari.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little rubbing to the vermeil plating at the edges of the clip. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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A beautifully designed and quality constructed 1950s fur clip. This piece is highly likely to have been created for a French couture house.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some discolouration to the reverse of the glass cabochons. This is only visble upon close inspection and is not apparent when the piece is worn.
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This evocative brooch features a typical Art Deco design.
Condition Report:
Very Good - An element of darkening to some of the paste stones. This is consistent with age, but does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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A stylish piece by the German costume jewellers Henkel and Grossé, this brooch was created in 1970.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little rubbing to the surface of the gold plating. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This beautiful brooch is a lovely example of Art Nouveau carved horn jewellery. It is unsigned.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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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 lovely brooch, reflects the craftsmanship and eye for detail so characteristic of Czechoslovakian jewellery design. It dates from the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some tarnishing to the metal reverse of the brooch and the fastening mechanism has been moved at some point, so that there are small marks where the old one used to be. These factors are not visible when the brooch is worn.
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So evocative of Art Deco French design, this double brooch features bold green Galalith.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some darkening/rubbing to the metal in a couple of small areas. This is consistent with age, but does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This elegant brooch was created in the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish brooch was created by Chanel in the 1980s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Featuring lustrous faux pearls and vibrant colours, this brooch dates from the 1950s and was created in France by Louis Rousselet.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some wear to the gilt metal revers and faux pearl surface. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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This whimsical pair of brooches were most likely made in Czechoslovakia.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some rubbing to the enamel work in a couple of small areas. This is consistent with age and does not detract from the appeal of the brooches.
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This exceptionally rare pair of pins were created in the early 20th century by the German high quality costume jewellery maker, Knoll and Pregizer.
Condition Report:
Very Good - There are a few stones which are showing some signs of dulling due to age. However, this is only apparent upon very close inspection and they do not detract from the appeal and rarity of the piece.
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This whimsical brooch features an insect motif and was created in the 1940s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant c.1900 brooch evokes the soft lines and elegance so typical of the Art Nouveau era.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little fading to the brightness of a couple of the paste stones. This is consistent with age 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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