Super rare to find, signed Joy question mark pin brooch, which can be worn as a pendant with a brooch converter (I have some gold plated, vertical ones in stock, if you're interested.
Great conversation piece!
Measures 2 5/8" tall X 1" inch wide
Marked "JOY" on the side
Excellent vintage condition
Updated History!
"The world of vintage costume jewelry often contains mysteries, as my own quest for the elusive 1930s Mystery Jewelry Maker's identity can attest. One such mystery was recently shared with me by Colleen Newell, who is on a similar quest hotsell to uncover the story behind pieces marked ‘Joy.'
"Could “Joy” pieces have been produced by Lester Joy either before the launch of the Les Bernard brand, or concurrently with them as a “spin-off”?
Although logical, this turns out to not have been the case.
‘House of Joy' was a small hand-made jewelry company founded in the New York City area by a woman whose name (whether first or last is not known) was Joy, and operated during the early to mid-1960s. Their chief designer was Larry Erenberg, and it was he who was responsible for what we know as the Joy jewelry look."
Credit goes to: The Chatsworth Lady & Colleen Newell (Etsy shop owner), as well as Maria for sending me the link to this interesting history quest!
Product code: Hotsell Joy Signed Question ? Mark Brooch Pin Pendant, Gold Plated Outline Vintage 1980s VERY Rare, punctuation