The story of Bogoff Jewelry begins in Poland in 1908 when Henry Bogoff was born. At the age of 16 he emigrated to the United States looking to avoid persecution and improve his futures.
After marrying, Henry and his wife moved to Chicago toward the end of the 1920s. There they set up the Spear Novelty Company which produced buttons, belt trimmings and various other rhinestone accessories. It turned out that Spear’s novelty line would be very popular and by 1940 Henry founded Jewels by Bogoff specifically for costume jewelry.
Bogoff often travelled to high end jewelry stores looking for ideas. He would then translate those ideas into rhinestone so that they were affordable to more people. Bogoff’s rhinestones were very high quality and set in rhodium or silver tones. The pieces were made in fairly limited quantity so as to be more collectible.
The entire production process focused on refinement and detail. The jewelry was cast in molds and polished lovingly by hand. Every rhinestone was also placed by hand with glue, and Bogoff guaranteed his workmanship for life.
Henry’s wife Yvette played an important role in the company’s success by heading up sales. Her efforts resulted in having showrooms not only in Chicago but Los Angeles and New York City. Jewels by Bogoff employed 200 people.
Henry died unexpectedly in 1958. Yvette endeavored to keep Bogoff Jewelry going, but the world and consumer demands were changing. She was only able to keep the offices opened for a few more years before having to stop production.
Bogoff Marks:
Besides having high-quality clear and colored rhinestones, false pears, and silver and gold plated metal, watch for “Jewels of Bogoff” or just “Bogoff” when you’re shopping for Bogoff Vintage Jewelry. Bogoff did not copyright any of his pieces.
Bogoff vintage jewelry usually fetches a pretty good price. In particular necklaces and bracelets (with leaf designs), earrings and pins are all highly sought after by collectors, having been made in small runs. As with any vintage jewelry, check the piece for problems that may detract from its value. In particular, worn spots in the plating or missing rhinestones seriously hamper Bogoff pieces since these were “signature” style markings.
Here are the current listings on eBay:
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| BOGOFF RHINESTONE BROOCH AND MATCHING EARRINGS | |
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$34.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1h 8m Bid now | Add to watch list |
| Vintage Bogoff Crystal Rhinestone Floral Spray Brooch Pin | |
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| VINTAGE BOGOFF DARK RUBY RED TEARDROP RHINESTONE CRYSTAL EARINGS SCREW BACK | |
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$6.49 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 1h Bid now | Add to watch list |
| VINTAGE SILVER TONE EARRINGS WITH WHITE RHINESTONES SIGNED BOGOFF | |
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| Antique Bogoff Necklace And Earring Set | |
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$20.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 3h 54m Bid now | Add to watch list |
| Elegant BOGOFF Rhinestone Wide Bracelet Vintage Brilliant | |
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$184.95 Time Remaining: 1d 4h 27m Buy It Now for only: $184.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Bogoff signed vintage 7 1 2 rhinestone and pearl bracelet | |
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$44.99 Time Remaining: 1d 5h 45m Bid now | Add to watch list |
| BOGOFF BEAUTIFUL EMERALD GREEN AND RHINESTONE BRACELET | |
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$34.00 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 6h 7m Bid now | Add to watch list |
| Fabulous Vintage Signed BOGOFF clip Earrings Clear Blue Rhinestones DROP | |
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$18.75 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 6h 18m Bid now | Add to watch list |
| ELEGANT 1940s ART DECO RHINESTONE NECKLACE UNSIGNED BOGOFF SILVER RHODIUM PLATED | |
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| VINTAGE ART DECO JEWELRY REPAIR LOT CLEAR RHINESTONE BROOCH BOGOFF EARRINGS | |
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$44.99 Time Remaining: 1d 6h 37m Bid now | Add to watch list |
| Bogoff Vintage Rhinestone Necklace and Clip On Earrings | |
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$10.49 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 7h 32m Bid now | Add to watch list |
| BOGOFF RHINESTONE BROOCH | |
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| Gorgeous Vintage BOGOFF Pearl Crystal Stone Necklace Choker Silver Tone | |
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| Stunningly Beautiful Vintage Bogoff Signed Art Deco Rhinestone Necklace Choker | |
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| Bogoff Silver Tone Blue Rhinestones Heart Screw Back Earrings | |
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$19.00 Time Remaining: 2d 17h 45m Buy It Now for only: $19.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Vintage Bogoff Pendant | |
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$3.75 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 18h 26m Bid now | Add to watch list |
| VINTAGE CLEAR RHINESTONE BOGOFF EARRINGS SIGNED ESTATE SALE CLIP ONS | |
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$8.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 19h 39m Bid now | Add to watch list |
| VINTAGE BOGOFF RHINESTONE NECKLACE RHODIUM BACK SIGNED 14 INCHES | |
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| Vintage Super Nice Bogoff Clear Rhinestone 16 Necklace | |
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$35.00 Time Remaining: 2d 22h 19m Buy It Now for only: $35.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Vintage Bogoff Elegant Necklace with Beautiful Rhinestone Insets 18 inch | |
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$24.99 Time Remaining: 3d 3h 28m Bid now | Add to watch list |
| Vintage Bogoff clear oval rhinestone choker necklace | |
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$62.00 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 23m Buy It Now for only: $62.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Vintage BOGOFF rhinestone necklace EXCELLENT | |
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$25.00 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 25m Buy It Now for only: $25.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| VINTAGE SIGNED BOGOFF W PAT RHINESTONE CLIP ON EARRINGS SILVERTONE | |
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$15.00 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 41m Bid now | Add to watch list |
| 60 OLD VTG JEWELRY LOT BOGOFF BROOCH NECKLACE PIN RHINESTONE VICTORIAN REPAIR | |
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$22.50 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 5h 45m Bid now | Add to watch list |
| HUGE BOGOFF Sparkling Ice Rhinestone Vintage Bracelet Earring Set | |
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$30.01 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 6h 11m Bid now | Add to watch list |
| HUGE BOGOFF Sparkling Ice Rhinestone Vintage Necklace | |
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$26.31 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 6h 11m Bid now | Add to watch list |
| Lovely vintage BOGOFF Necklace Rhinestone LQQK | |
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$24.99 Time Remaining: 3d 7h 46m Bid now | Add to watch list |
| BOGOFF Vintage Earrings Blue Auora Borealis Rhinestone Silver Leaves | |
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| RARE 40S BOGOFF AMBER DIAMONTE PARURE NECKLACE BRACELET STUNNING COUTRE SALE | |
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$118.00 Time Remaining: 3d 18h 44m Buy It Now for only: $118.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
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$49.99 Time Remaining: 3d 19h 51m Bid now | Add to watch list |
| Vtg 1960s BOGOFF SilverTone Clear Rhinestone Open HEART Pin BROOCH 125x125W | |
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| Vtg Estate Round Rhinestone Choker Bib Necklace Signed BOGOFF | |
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$80.99 Time Remaining: 4d 6m Buy It Now for only: $80.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| VINTAGE DESIGNER SIGNED BOGOFF EARRINGS PRIOR TO 1959 | |
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$44.00 Time Remaining: 4d 1h 2m Buy It Now for only: $44.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Bogoff Rhinestone Floral Necklace | |
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$70.00 Time Remaining: 4d 3h 17m Buy It Now for only: $70.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| VINTAGE BOGOFF PEARL RHINESTONE PIN PEARL BRACELET | |
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| VINTAGE FLORAL FLOWER CLEAR GLASS RHINESTONE SIGNED DESIGNER BOGOFF NECKLACE | |
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$29.99 Time Remaining: 4d 5h 38m Bid now | Add to watch list |
| Fabulous Vintage Lot Many Signed Pieces Bogoff Halbe Coro to name a few | |
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| Gorgeous Vintage Silvertone BOGOFF Amethyst Clear Rhinestone Clip On Earrings | |
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| Sparkling BOGOFF 1950s screw back Earrings signed | |
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$25.00 Time Remaining: 4d 18h 47m Bid now | Add to watch list |
| Bogoff Brooch Pin Vintage AB Aurora Borealis Pastel Rhinestones | |
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$199.99 Time Remaining: 4d 20h 25m Buy It Now for only: $199.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Lot of 2 Pairs of SIGNED BOGOFF Costume Jewelry Earrings | |
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| 4 Vtg Pairs of Fabulous Glitzie designer signed EarringsLedo VendomeBogoff | |
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| VINT BOGOFF NEW W TAGS GOLD WHITE THERMOSET PARURE NECKLACE BRACELET EARRINGS | |
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$79.99 Time Remaining: 5d 1h 59m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Beautiful Set of Bogoff Earrings Blue Rhinestone | |
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$19.99 Time Remaining: 5d 2h 48m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
| 9pair LOT VTG SIGN Hobe Bogoff Judy Lee RED BLUE GLASS PEARL RHINESTONE Earrings | |
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$5.79 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 5d 4h 50m Bid now | Add to watch list |
| Vintage Brooch Earrings Bogoff 1950S | |
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$159.00 Time Remaining: 5d 5h 29m Buy It Now for only: $159.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Estate Vintage Bogoff Swarovski crystal necklace earrings bracelet set RUNWAY | |
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$59.99 Time Remaining: 5d 6h 11m Bid now | Add to watch list |
| Vintage Bogoff Rhinestone Pearl Clip Earring | |
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$1.99 Time Remaining: 5d 22h 49m Bid now | Add to watch list |
