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Lois Jean Costume Jewelry Brand History

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Butterfly Heart gold filled pendant. Lois Jean Costume Jewelry Brand History (1975-1983)
Butterfly Heart gold filled pendant. Lois Jean vintage costume jewelry (1975-1983)

The history of the Lois Jean jewelry brand began in 1975 and lasted less than a decade. Located ten miles outside of Boston at 241 Crescent St., Waltham, Massachusetts, Lois Jean Inc ceased to exist in 1983. Its founder, president and jewelry designer was Lois Jean Raymond.

The company produced costume jewelry, namely pendants, bracelets, charms, earrings, lockets, and anklets, some of which were made of precious metals. The designer marked her jewelry with her name Lois Jean in stylized letters and on an oval cartouche. Notably, she also designed jewelry for the London-based Casini Diamonides. Skillfully handcrafted by the master herself and with the use of high-quality materials, these limited edition pieces are highly collectible today.

Noteworthy, after closing her costume jewelry business in Boston, she founded Lois Jean Inc wholesale company at 555 Fifth Avenue in New York. Oddly enough, the company also operated for only eight years, from 1984 to 1992.

Lois Jean Raymond died on 10 December 2008.


Cancer Zodiac Sign gold tone mesh bracelet
Cancer Zodiac Sign gold tone mesh bracelet

Lois Jean trademark, 1975
Lois Jean trademark, 1975
Maker's mark
Maker’s mark
Trademark registered in 1976, Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Trademark registered in 1976, Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Folded napkin design gold tone rhinestone bracelet
Folded napkin bow design gold tone rhinestone bracelet
Folded napkin design gold tone rhinestone pierced earrings
Folded napkin design gold tone rhinestone pierced earrings
Heart rhinestone gold tone pendant
Heart rhinestone gold tone pendant
Pharaoh Egyptian motif gold tone pendant
Pharaoh Egyptian motif gold tone pendant
Plant motif round gold tone dangle earrings
Plant motif round gold tone dangle earrings
Sea shell locket pendant of gold tone, faux pearl
Sea shell locket pendant of gold tone, faux pearl
Teacher ABC Diploma Scholar Student matte gold tone brooch with charms. 1970s
Teacher ABC Diploma Scholar Student matte gold tone brooch with charms. 1970s
Designs by Lois Jean for Casini Diamonides trademark
Designs by Lois Jean for Casini Diamonides trademark
Maker's mark
Maker’s mark