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Jomaz Jewelry Beauty Beyond Mazer

Mazer and Jomaz are both well-known names in the world of costume jewelry, and remarkable examples are found bearing each of these marks. Their histories are intertwined in terms of Joseph Mazer's involvement in both businesses, hut there's more to the story. Learn about how Jomaz came about and some of the fabulous jewelry marketed by the company for more than three decades.

JOMAZ HISTORY

Joseph Mazer went into business with his brother, Louis, in 1923. Their company produced shoe buckles at first, and then began making costume jewelry later in the decade. Some say that move was made due to the apt urging of Marcel

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