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Creator: Jomaz
Charming Climbing Turtle Brooch
By Jomaz
Located in New York, NY
Charming Climbing Turtle Brooch from the 1960's, likely made by Jomaz. High quality faux with large sapphire cab belly with pave accents on a gilt branch. Unmarked. 1960's USA. 1.5" ...
Category
1960s American Artisan Vintage Jomaz Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Oversized Jomaz Jabot Pin
By Jomaz
Located in New York, NY
Large Jomaz jabot pin set with pastes, pearls with faux amythest and emeralds from the 1950s. Large sword motif on gilt metal, great on coat or jacket. Exc...
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Jomaz Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Jomaz Coral Pink Enamel & Rhinestone Brooch, C.1960
By Jomaz
Located in Atlanta, GA
Jomaz put the fabulous in faux with their lovely costume jewelry creations that mirror the quality and style of fine jewelry. This striking brooch combines a milk glass cabochon center stone surrounded by a crescent shaped coral pink enameled gold tone metal frame accented with sparkling rhinestones. The look is reminiscent of David Webb fine jewelry...
Category
1960s American Retro Vintage Jomaz Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Jomaz Fruit Salad Brooch
By Jomaz
Located in New York, NY
Jomaz Fruit Salad Brooch from the 1960's with molded olivine carved glass leaves, faux pearl and crystal pastes. 1960's USA. 2" x 1.5". Signed.
Category
1960s American Artisan Vintage Jomaz Brooches
Materials
Rhodium
Jomaz Lovebirds on Bench
By Jomaz
Located in New York, NY
Jomaz Lovebirds on Bench brooch from the 1950's set in rhodium. Charming pave birds are perched on bench set with channel set crystals. 1.3" x 1.25". 1950's USA.
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Jomaz Brooches
Materials
Rhodium
Jomaz Pearl and Pave Baguette Brooch and Earrings
By Jomaz
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Jomaz Pearl and Pave Baguette Brooch and Earrings from the 1950's. Swirl design brooch with elaborate round and baguette crystal work. Matching clip earrings...
Category
1950s American Vintage Jomaz Brooches
Materials
Rhodium
Vintage Jomaz Gold Diamante and Faux Turquoise Brooch Pendant Circa 1960s
By Jomaz
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Jomaz Gold Diamante and Faux Turquoise Brooch Circa 1960s. Now this is a brooch. It has two layers that seem to elevate slightly upwards. The p...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Jomaz Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
Jomaz Floral Shaped Brooch
By Jomaz
Located in Berlin, DE
USA, 1940s by Jomaz. Set with glass cabochon and numerous baguette- and round shaped rhinestone.
Made in metal and hallmarked on the back side with JOMAZ. Total weight: 24,24 g.
Di...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Jomaz Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
Oversized Jomaz Jabot Pin
By Jomaz
Located in New York, NY
Large Jomaz jabot pin set with pastes, pearls and faux emeralds from the 1950s. Large sword motif on gilt metal, great on coat or jacket.
Excellent co...
Excellent co...
Category
1950s American Vintage Jomaz Brooches
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Antique shell cameo brooch and earrings by John Brogden, English, circa 1870. A yellow gold suite of jewellery, the brooch composed of a horizontally situated oval Bull’s Mouth shell cameo of the Greek goddess Selene riding a serpentine dragon in a rubover collet setting, encircled by a conforming frame of gold beading and twisted gold wire punctuated with four gold palmette form plaques engraved and decorated with dark blue enamel and placed at the cardinal points, the reverse mounted with a hinged pin and scroll clasp, the earrings each composed of a vertical oval Bull’s Mouth shell cameo engraved with a bust length portrait of Selene with crescent-set headdress, encircled by a conforming frame matching that of the brooch with the addition of a pendant decoration composed of a horizontal bar of gold beading and twisted gold wires suspending gold link chains graduated from centre and ending in conical gold elements, the reverses mounted with French wire fittings, all in a fitted red leather case, the interior marked ‘FIRST CLASS PARIS MEDAL/ 1855.1867.1851/ PARIS FIRST CLASS & LONDON PRIZE MEDALS/ JOHN BROGDON/ Goldsmith/ MANUFACTORY/ 16, Henrietta St. Covent Garden/ London’.
The cameo—defined as a gem, usually either a mineral or a shell, upon which a design has been carved in relief—is believed to have originated in Hellenistic Greece, during the third century BC. These miniature sculptures, at that time confined to the medium of hardstone, are thought to have been made with the primary purpose of personal adornment. The same practice of mounting cameos in jewellery was then continued by the Ancient Romans, and they are known to have been worn by many a Roman emperor.
After the fall of Rome the fashion for cameos went into a decline, until it was again revived during the Renaissance period, brought about by a keen interest in the ancient world. At this time both antique and contemporary cameos were mounted in jewellery, as well as collected as objet d’art. The art of cameo cutting was revived in Italy, where it would remain a centre for the coming centuries. Again there was a lull in interest in carved gemstones, until the Neoclassical revival of the eighteenth century, largely stimulated by the discoveries of the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. As with the Renaissance, antique specimens were generally prized over modern cameos, and the worldliest men in Europe held them among their collections of art and antiques. That said, carving centres in Rome and Torre del Greco (near Naples) in Italy were established in response to the demand of the Grand Tourists, who travelled to Italy and Greece to become educated in the wonders of the ancient world. It was at this time that shell cameos, mostly made in Torre del Greco due to its proximity to the sea, became more popular, owing to the relative ease in carving shell over hardstone. In addition to Rome, hardstone cameos also became a specialty of Idar Oberstein, Germany, which had a long history with both the gem mining and cutting trade.
In a shift away from the collector’s cases of the previous century, the nineteenth century saw a strengthening in the fashion for wearable cameos. After the Empress Josephine donned a cameo-set suite of jewellery at the coronation of Napoleon in 1804, cameo jewellery became all the rage. Napoleon played a further hand in promoting the art by establishing a gemstone carving school in Paris, inspired by his appreciation for the arts of the ancient world. By the mid-nineteenth century shell cameos, in part due to their lightness compared with hardstone cameos, were the height of fashion. Large shell cameos as well as hardstone cameos were set into contemporary mounts, often as suites of jewellery. Some of the best cameos of the nineteenth century—carved by a select group of recognized carvers—were set into revivalist mounts, corresponding to the subject matter.
In Victorian England cameo jewellery was particularly prized, due in part to the fact that the Queen owned and wore a number of cameo jewels. One example which can often be seen in official portraits is the Badge of the Order of Victoria and Albert, carved by Tommaso Saulini of Rome, who also produced cameos for the maker of the present suite, John Brogden. To meet demand some carvers set themselves up in London, including William Schmidt, a German carver from Idar Oberstein, who produced cameos for top London jewellers, including Brogden, Carlo Giuliano and Child & Child. In fact, Schmidt purports to have been the first to carve cameos out of opal, which Brogden reportedly displayed in the Paris Exhibition of 1878. An extant example, now in the collection of the British Museum, was set by the Giuliano firm.
Regarding subject matter, cameos throughout time have been largely figural, from bust length profile portraits to scenes with multiple full-length figures, and sometimes animals. Ancient Greek and Roman cameos often depicted mythological scenes as well as contemporary figures. During the Renaissance, mythological scenes were popular, often taken directly from ancient sculpture, as well as portraits of notable contemporary figures. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, due to the revivalist styles, both Renaissance and Classical subjects were copied and set into matching (and sometimes unmatching) revivalist mounts. From the Renaissance through the Victorian era, being able to recognize the source of the carving in a cameo was a mark of erudition, revealing in the wearer knowledge of Classical art.
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By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
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By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent Cartier Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Brooch featuring a matching pair of important Old Mine Cut Diamonds weighing 5.60 carats and 5.64 carats. Both accompanied by a GIA report stating that they are H color VS1 and H color VS2 clarity. This brooch comes with an Expertise letter from IAJA (international Antique Jewelers...
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A Black Galalith, silver and clear paste clip, Mecan, France, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
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By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
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Located in New York, NY
A beautiful large emerald cut aquamarine weighing 110.24 carats set with 27 round rubies in a festive gold plated retro brooch. Lovely and bold.
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Located in Napoli, IT
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Located in Munich, Bavaria
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By Jomaz
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Vintage Jomaz Diamante with Emerald Green on Gold Brooch, Circa 1960s
By Jomaz
Located in New York, NY
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By Jomaz
Located in New York, NY
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Located in Portland, OR
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By Jomaz
Located in Miami Beach, FL
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"Jomaz" Maltese Cross Brooch with Rhinestones in Excellent Vintage Condition
By Jomaz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Jomaz" Maltese Cross Brooch with Rhinestones in excellent Vintage Condition.
STYLE Late 20th Century
CREATOR Jomaz
MATERIAL Gold Plate and...
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By Jomaz
Located in Milford, DE
A fierce lion brooch, with sharp claws, wild mane, and black enamel eyes! Textured, gold plated, metal setting. Add some fierceness to your outfit, perfect for any season!
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By Jomaz
Located in New York, NY
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By Jomaz
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Located in Gresham, OR
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By Jomaz
Located in New York, NY
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Excellent condition, 1960s.
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Jomaz brooches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Jomaz brooches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using rhodium. We have 7 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider brooches by Five Star Jewelry, Pauline Rader, and Judith Leiber. Prices for Jomaz brooches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $185 and tops out at $1,875, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $595.