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New jewelry and photos from my Ripkanista luncheon, plus a special Q&A, so ask away!

by on ‎05-15-2013 01:40 PM

Hello, hello!


Spring is in the air, and with this new fresh season, I am excited to debut NEW, NEW, and more NEW designs including a special TSV.


As cliché as it may sound, every Spring feels fresh and new to me.  There is something about walking through Central Park and seeing the cherry blossoms, lush green grass and trees, and the new flower buds that puts a kick in my step.  My mood always lightens with the start of Spring.  I feel refreshed and renewed and ready to take on the world!  I also always feel very grateful this time of year, post-Mother’s Day, as my sons and their families always host a special Mother’s Day brunch.  So, last week, we all gathered at one of our favorite restaurants on Long Island, and enjoyed the afternoon together.  It was such a lovely day and a treat to have our family together in one room.  As life gets busier and the grandchildren get older, it's no small feat to gather all 16 of us!  So, THANK YOU to Peter, David, and Brian, for giving me the best Mother’s Day that I could ever imagine.


How was your Mother’s Day?  I hope all of you Moms out there were pampered, as I firmly believe that being a Mother is the most important job that you will ever have.  In that spirit, celebrate yourself and this month, indulge yourself in anything that makes you feel good – from a spa treatment to a day of relaxing and reading magazines to treating yourself to new jewelry!


Without keeping you in suspense any longer, it is with great pleasure that I debut my May TSV, the new Odyssey Watch, which features 10 floating Diamonique stones in the case.  It is the perfect Spring watch with the whimsical feel that the floating stones create.  This timepiece can easily be dressed up or down with its more classic croco-embossed leather strap, which coordinates with the colors of the floating stones.  This is my first watch design with a genuine Italian leather band, which will be available in black, white, turquoise, and taupe.  It will be the perfect addition to your jewelry collection as it coordinates well with both sterling silver and 14K gold clad pieces.  As an “odyssey” is often a series of wandering or adventures, I hope you will enjoy this special design throughout all of your many adventures this Spring and Summer.  I just love to watch the stones shake and float in their own adventurous odyssey inside the watch face constantly separating and reforming into new shapes and configurations.  The floating stones make each watch uniquely yours with every turn of your wrist.



Another new favorite of mine is the Sterling and 14K Clad Diamonique Hoop Earrings (J280122).  Hoop earrings are a timeless favorite, and I think that every woman should have a pair in her jewelry collection.  They are a great basic piece and easy to wear.  What I love about this NEW hoop design is that I incorporated an Assher Cut Diamonique stone, which was a hit in the solitaire ring and stud earrings that I previously brought to you.  An Assher Cut stone always adds a unique touch of glamour, which makes this earring, like the Odyssey watch, easy to dress up or down depending on the occasion.  Also, with gold becoming an even bigger trend, it was important to me to offer this new design in both a goldtone and rosetone.  And, for those of you who have sons like me, you can tell them that you like hoops as much as they do – hoop earrings to their basketball hoops.  (That is what I have told my own sons for the last 30 years, anyway!)



If you are starting to add more 14K clad to your jewelry wardrobe, please check out this link, which I hope will inspire you with other pieces you can layer in to your collection.


With gold front and center, I thought it only appropriate to debut some of the most popular pieces in 14K including the Assher Cut Diamonique Ring (J280114).  This best-selling design is also a great piece to start your 14K clad collection with as a solitaire ring is a perfect every day ring.  I have also put together a collection of other pieces that I think are great “everyday essentials.”  This assortment includes a mix of both 14K clad and sterling pieces, all of which are great basics which are easy to layer into your existing collection and add a pop of pizzazz to your Spring wardrobe.



Last but DEFINITELY not least, I have a big surprise and delight for all of you, which is a NEW collection of Tanzanite pieces including the Sterling Oval Tanzanite Textured Cuff (J279888), the coordinating Sterling Tanzanite Earrings (J279887), and two Tanzanite chains, one in 18-inch and one in 20-inch lengths (J280155).





Tanzanite has been a long-time favorite with its deep blue and rich coloring.  But, what many people don't know about this special stone is that it is the first gemstone to have been added by the American Gem Trade Association to the list of Birthstones since 1912 and is now an official Birthstone of December.  So, for all of you December babies out there, celebrate your 1/2 birthday (coming up in June!) by treating yourself to a piece or pieces in this new collection.  The meaning behind this exquisite stone makes it even more special, as it is thought to have many mystical and healing powers, including uplifting and opening the heart.  It is said that people who wear Tanzanite are well grounded in truth, nature, and spirituality.  I love the meaning behind this gemstone which shows us all a more graceful, gracious way to live.


Living with grace and sharing our lives with friends and family is one of the most important lessons we can all learn, and I try to remind myself of this every day.  I feel very lucky to be surrounded by wonderful family, friends, and fans including each of you who have shown me unconditional support and enthusiasm for my designs.  I would also like to take a moment and thank the Ripkanistas for their love and support.  This past month, I was lucky enough to have lunch with a fabulous group of people who presented me the most beautiful floral box which included personal letters to me.  Here are some pictures from the luncheon, which I hope you enjoy.




Look how Ripkanistas Mix and Match!



So, please tune in to my upcoming shows:


Thursday, May 16th


11pm - midnight, EST


Friday, May 17th


Midnight - 1am, EST


3 - 5am, EST


10am - 12pm, EST


3 - 5pm, EST


8 - 9pm, EST


Saturday, May 18


1 - 2am, EST


1 - 3pm, EST


Also, throughout the day on May 16th and 17th, I will be answering YOUR QUESTIONS, so ASK ME!  Please make sure to include your questions and comments below.  The more the merrier – I want to answer any questions that you may have.


Looking forward to this weekend!


Until then, much love,


Judith