Joseph Cleary Vintage 1950s US Flag Brooch Pendant

JC Joseph Cleary costume jewelry. Brooch is convertible to a pendant. Although there is not so much information about the JC brand, it is known that the company owned by Joseph Cleary worked for a short period in the 1950s. According to “American Jewelry Manufacturers” by Dorothy Rainwater’s, JC manufactory existed in the 1950s in Newark, New Jersey. Made in limited series, JC marked handcrafted ornaments enjoyed great popularity. Very rare today, JC jewelry is in high demand among the collectors of vintage jewelry. Traditionally, the craftsmen paid special attention to carved multicolor lucite. Also, they used gold or silver tone metal alloys, enamel resin, cubic zirconia and multicolor rhinestones.