Jan Micheals San Francisco Art Deco VINTAGE Brooch

Jan Michaels vintage costume jewelry The history of Jan Michaels jewelry brand began more than forty years ago in Pacifica San Francisco, California. Incorporated in 1980, Jan Michaels Inc ceased to exist in 2020. For over 40 years she has created unique handcrafted designs which are recognized wearable art. Noteworthy, she designed each piece herself and her team of artisans meticulously assembled each piece by hand. Traditionally, they used antique brass, metal alloys and semi-precious stones and created a layered effect. Inspired by travels, visits to museums and study of history, most of her collections pay tribute to the traditions of ancient India, Persia, China, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. In addition, during her travels, she collected materials for her jewelry. Among the most popular collections, which are miniature works of art, are Future Tribe, Sputnik, Romance, and others.