Brands

Kollmar & Jourdan

Gold plated brooch from the 1950s. 1
Gold plated brooch from the 1950s. 1

Kollmar & Jourdan (KJ) 1885-1978

Kollmar & Jourdan was founded by Emil Kollmar and Wilhelm Jourdan in Pforzheim, Germany. Gold-plated nickel chains were originally made by hand by six employees. The company became the largest jewelry manufacturer in Germany. In 1914, up to 1,700 people worked in it. They produced watch cases, straps and jewelry plated with silver and gold.

Bracelet with black stones.
Bracelet with black stones.

After the Second World War, the factory was destroyed, but recovered and became a significant German manufacturer.

The company closed in 1978.

Marking – letters KJ crossed by an arrow.

Gold plated chain in two layers.
Gold plated chain in two layers.
Pendant medallion.
Pendant medallion.
Clip on earrings with a fan pattern.
Clip on earrings with a fan pattern.
The bracelet is wide matte gilding.
The bracelet is wide matte gilding.
Kollmar & Jourdan Floral silver brooch.
Floral silver brooch.
Kollmar & Jourdan Chain necklace in seven rows.
Chain necklace in seven rows.
Kollmar & Jourdan Cameo pendant on a blue background.
Cameo pendant on a blue background.
Kollmar & Jourdan Vintage brooch bow.
Vintage brooch bow.