Before opening his costume jewelry company in 1954, Joseph Warner (1888 – 1972) had extensive experience in the jewelry business. In 1957 his eponymous company became corporation – Joseph Warner Co Inc, 37 W 37 Street, NYC. Joseph Warner was president, and Leo Sonenberg (1912 – 1979) served as secretary and treasurer.

According to the Industrial Directory of New York State, 1958, the rhinestone jewelry manufacturing company employed 30 people. The use of the finest materials, including Austrian rhinestones and crystals, Czech glass, and, of course, high-quality craftsmanship, made Warner jewelry popular.

Warner rings, brooches, necklaces and earrings adorned the most famous actresses and models in fashion magazines such as Vogue. Moreover, Joseph Warner ring, worn by the iconic 1960s model Veruschka von Lehndorff, appeared on the cover of Vogue on August 15, 1965.

After Joseph Warner’s death in 1972, the company ceased operations. Warner-branded jewelry is highly collectible today.

Vintage Costume Jewelry by Joseph Warner (1954 – 1972)