JOSEFF (of Hollywood) Turquoise Czech Glass Cabochon Neckace, Bracelet, Earrings

Description: GLASS ACT!...Superb JOSEFF (OF HOLLYWOOD) turquoise matrix necklace, bracelet and clip drop earrings set. Features pear-shaped faux turquoise matrix cabochons and dimensional geometric antiqued goldstone elements. Gold-plated base metal.The necklace features a centerpiece of five mottled faux turquoise oval prong set cabochon stones. Fastens via a spring ‘O’ ring style clasp.The bracelet and clip earrings emulates the theme. The bracelet fastens with an ‘O’ ring clasp.The necklace measures 18"L. The bracelet measures 7 1/2". The clip earrings measure 1 3/4"L.All pieces are signed JOSEFF in script lettering.Very good to excellent vintage condition.Joseff of Hollywood - fashion designer to the stars! Joseff of Hollywood Jewelry made it's reputation by providing the vast majority of jewelry used in Hollywood movies during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Gone With The Wind, Around the World in Eighty Days, and Cleopatra are just three of the movies featuring Joseff jewelry.In the late 1920s, Eugene Joseff (1905–48) decided to leave the Midwest and his career in advertising in search of better economic opportunities. He moved to Los Angeles where the motion-picture industry thrived.The charismatic Joseff soon befriended the famous costume designer Walter Plunkett (1902–82) who first inspired Joseff to create jewelry for Hollywood films. Joseff, who at a young age apprenticed at a foundry, began experimenting with making jewelry in the garage of his Sunset Boulevard home.He developed a matte metal finish for his jewelry, which minimized the glare from the strong studio lights. He also amassed a reference library to aid him in the creation of pieces for historic films. He used this reference library to make himself into an invaluable resource to the costume designers of Old Hollywood, allowing them to pore over his tomes for their film projects.Before long, the talented Joseff became the premier costume jeweler in Hollywood, designing, manufacturing, and renting jewelry to movie studios under the brand name Joseff of Hollywood. Joseff created exquisite pieces for famous actresses such as Marlene Dietrich in Shanghai Express, Greta Garbo in Camille, and Vivien Leigh in Gone with the Wind.Hollywood stars now desired Joseff of Hollywood creations to wear off-screen. Joseff realized the lucrative potential of a retail line, which he began to sell in high-end department stores. He moved to a new location in Burbank, close to the studios but with enough space to expand his operations.With his business quickly growing, Joseff needed someone to manage the day-to-day affairs. Joan Castle (1912–2010) was hired, and before long the two fell in love, and were married in 1942. Together they were an unstoppable, glamorous pair! By continuing to create designs for “every woman” and converting studio designs for retail sale, the demand for Joseff pieces continued to grow.Aerospace: From Jewelry to JetsWith the advancement of WWII, the U.S. Government began seeking out private factories with capabilities that might be helpful to the war effort. With his casting operations, Joseff’s factory fit the bill, and was commissioned to make small aerospace parts for U.S. Military.Joseff continued to cast parts for the aerospace industry until 2018, for customers such as Lockheed, Boeing, and General Electric.Tragedy & The Rise of Joan CastleJust six years after their union, and less than a year after the birth of their only son Jeffrey, Joseff died suddenly in a plane crash September 18, 1948. In the wake of this tragedy, Joan ignored the advice of her friends to sell the business and focus on their infant son. Instead, she took over control completely, becoming President and running the entire aerospace department as well as jewelry!An Upcoming GenerationTina Joseff (formerly Turner) began working for Joseff of Hollywood in the 1970’s after dating Joan and Eugene Joseff’s only son Jeffrey.When Joan Castle Joseff passed away in 2010 at the age of 97, it was Tina and her children who continued the family business. Her daughter Michele (from a previous marriage) assisted with the jewelry department for a few years before moving on to other things, and her son Jeff Joseff Jr. moved from casting to jewelry and management over time.Now as we move into 2019, it is a team of Tina Joseff (President), Jeffrey Joseff (Vice President) and his wife Kristin Joseff that continue to run the business, recently launching their direct sales online store, and bursting into social media.

Price: 875 USD

Location: Bradenton, Florida

End Time: 2024-11-30T19:57:11.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.25 USD