vivfantoo* Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Sometimes a simple g oogle search yields a gem (pun intended!) you weren't even looking for. After watching the Fan Magazine episode I thought that Lucy was wearing the same starburst pin we have often seen on Viv. I looked for a picture of her in that episode that showed it, but could not find one. So I did a search on Lucille Ball jewelry & this article popped up. Remember when Joseff Jewelry Company is mentioned in one of the anniversary episodes? Well, it was a real place, & HUGE back in the day, supplying all the major movie studios. I enjoy history, & have a developed an interest in old Hollywood history so this was a fun read, complete with lots of pictures. There is some info about Lucy & ILL, & a picture of Lucy wearing some of the jewelry. (Joey, the picture above Lucy's is a beautiful one of a a very young, smiling, Shirley Jones). The article tells the story of how Joseff went from rental to retail, when & why costume jewelry went out of style & how they adapted. Lots of pictures of some iconic pieces. Here's the link: http://www.collectorsweekly.com/articles/lost-hollywood-jewelry-trove-uncovered/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leenorman Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Sometimes a simple g oogle search yields a gem (pun intended!) you weren't even looking for. After watching the Fan Magazine episode I thought that Lucy was wearing the same starburst pin we have often seen on Viv. I looked for a picture of her in that episode that showed it, but could not find one. So I did a search on Lucille Ball jewelry & this article popped up. Remember when Joseff Jewelry Company is mentioned in one of the anniversary episodes? Well, it was a real place, & HUGE back in the day, supplying all the major movie studios. I enjoy history, & have a developed an interest in old Hollywood history so this was a fun read, complete with lots of pictures. There is some info about Lucy & ILL, & a picture of Lucy wearing some of the jewelry. (Joey, the picture above Lucy's is a beautiful one of a a very young, smiling, Shirley Jones). The article tells the story of how Joseff went from rental to retail, when & why costume jewelry went out of style & how they adapted. Lots of pictures of some iconic pieces. Here's the link: http://www.collector...rove-uncovered/ Many thanks for sharing your 'google'.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Great article! There is also a "Josef's Jewellers" in Jamestown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsbway Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Wonder if they ever got smart during the festivals and did a sale on pearls festival weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharon Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Thanks for sharing this article! My favorite part was about how costume jewelry fell out of favor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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