Noteworthy, decorations created by this company are often confused with other brands. Traditionally, the marking includes two capital letters L – C on a rectangular base, and without a copyright sign. Vintage costume jewelry of this brand is distinguished by high quality workmanship, an abundance of rhinestones and gold-tone metal. The renewed trademark registered in 19, ceased to exist in 1988. The company manufactured costume jewelry for more than five decades, with short break during 1940s. based company Levine-Simson Inc, registered their trademark. The history of L-S jewelry began in 1931, when New York, N.Y. Silver and gold tone alloy, enamel, rhinestones. In particular, American pieces have marking PUCCINI in capital letters, while Canadian marking includes “Puccini” in script, and sometimes “Made in Canada”.īy the way, there is Puccini gold and diamond jewelry brand in Penang, Malaysia, but it has nothing to do with the Puccini vintage costume jewelry brand. Noteworthy, the marking style of these companies differs. Traditionally for its time, both jewelry companies used alloys of gold and silver tones, gilding, enamels and rhinestones. High quality Puccini jewelry demonstrates classic and Art Deco styles. (owner Issie Fisher) registered Puccini jewelry trademark in 1971. Montreal, Canada based corporation Manufacture De Bijoux Keyes Inc. Registered officially in 1962, the company manufactured costume jewelry until 1999, and ceased to exist in 2003. and Montreal, Canada corporation Manufacture De Bijoux Keyes Inc.Īmerican costume jewelry brand Puccini appeared in February 1960. In particular, 5th Avenue NY, New York based company Puccini Jewels Inc. The history of Puccini costume jewelry brand spans over 60 years and is associated with two companies. Lux class handcrafted costume jewelry was sold in gift cases with silk lining, like expensive fine jewelry.īlack enamel gold tone rhinestones bow brooch. Product marking includes “Wiesner”, “Joseph Wiesner”, “Joseph Wiesner, N.Y.”, and «Astra». Wiesner’s pieces are distinguished by their exquisite classic design, an abundance of sparkling Austrian crystals, reminiscent of Eisenberg’s pieces and are highly collectible. The successful costume jewelry business, which began at Fifth Avenue of New York City in the 1940s, ceased to exist in November 1954 in connection with the arrest of Wiesner. Lawsuits that lasted from 1952 to 1954, ended with a two-thousand-dollar fine and even the arrest of Joseph. Weisner was charged with violating the Gold Reserve Act of 1934 and even fraud. However, one of the deals (in 1949), according to which he was supposed to make gold items for Genuth, led to fatal consequences. After settling in New York, Joe established contacts with local jewelers, and fulfilled orders for famous jewelry companies of the time. Joseph Wiesner vintage costume jewelryīorn in Germany, Jewish jeweler Luther Joseph Wiesner emigrated to the United States during the WWII, in the early 1940s. Silver tone metal alloy, Austrian crystal rhinestones.