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Joseff of Hollywood Jewelry made its reputation by providing the vast majority of jewelry used in Hollywood movies during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s (although he did not make jewelry from 1942-1944). Owner and designer Eugene Joseff created jewelry as glamorous as the era and place in which he worked. "Gone With The Wind" and "Around the World in Eighty Days" are just two of many movies enhanced by Joseff jewelry.

He wanted the jewelry used in period movies to have a basis in historical fact, and the combination of the requirements of the movie industry and his own creative genius resulted in some of the most fabulous jewelry of ever made.

Mr. Joseff died in 1948, and his wife, Joan Castle Joseff has spearheaded Joseff jewelry since that time. Joan Joseff branched out into providing Joseff jewelry for TV stars from the Fifties on, as well as expanding the retail market until her death in 2010. Some vintage findings are still being assembled on a limited basis for finished pieces today, according to Joanne Ball, who wrote Jewelry of the Stars, where many of these pieces are described and pictured. The vintage pieces- 30s and 40s- are marked "Joseff Hollywood" in upper case block letters, either cast in the piece, or stamped in a discreetly small oval plaque which is screwed on or soldered. The more flamboyant script Joseff in a round plaque has been used since the 50s.
 

The JOSEFF JEWELRY GALLERY can bee seen by clicking HERE.

AND JOSEFF JEWELRY for sale can be seen HERE.

This time of year we have a yard full of birds, singing in the trees, chasing around the hummingbird feeder and splashing in the fountain. I enjoy wearing bird jewelry, as have others before me. Birds have been a jewelry motif for decade after decade. Birds sometimes symbolize hope like Noahs bird with the leaf in his mouth, or sentiment like the soul borne to heaven on the wings of a dove. Sometimes it is just a cheerful and lovely piece of jewelry to enjoy wearing for itself. I would love to share the pieces we have had over the years HERE. As you can see, they have been made in every material and design imaginable!

 If you would like to see bird jewelry to purchase, please click HERE.

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