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July Unmistakably Judith

by on ‎07-02-2015 10:28 AM - last edited on ‎07-08-2015 08:56 AM by

Hello everyone,

 

I hope you’ve all been enjoying my Friday mini-series – I know I certainly have!   As usual, on the first Monday of the month, I like to bring you a description of a piece I just adore and consider exemplary of my brand and personal style – what we call an “Unmistakably Judith” item.  As my designs evolved over the years, I’ve experimented with a kaleidoscope of shapes, colors and textures - my creative energy demands that I try new ideas all the time.  But what I strive for in my designs universally is to give to the world the beauty, sunshine, and happiness that I’ve been fortunate to see and experience in my life.  Jewelry, of course, is a special way to deliver this message, since wearing it is so personal, and giving it as a gift is surrounded with powerful emotions and significance.  

 

To celebrate the love that accompanies a gift of jewelry, early on I began incorporating heart detailing into my designs.  Over the years it became one of my signature design elements. Whether in a boldly elegant heart-shaped pendant or discreet heart-carved gallery backs, hearts add the finishing touch of love.

 

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My Unmistakably Judith pick this month is the perfect design to show why I so often use hearts as a motif in my jewelry.  This gemstone heart enhancer is simply gorgeous!  The Sterling or 14K Clad Gemstone Heart Leather Necklace is something I’ve long wanted to bring back due to its popularity – so many customers have told me how much they loved this item and requested it again.  Of course, I wanted to make some unique updates – this is the first time I’ve offered this design in 14K yellow clad as well as the first time I’ve made the necklace with natural gemstones.  I chose some of my absolute favorite vibrantly-colored gems:  Amethyst, Blue Topaz, and Citrine.  The intricate berge texturing on and around the gemstone enhancer is off-set nicely by the simplicity of this comfortable woven leather necklace, so you can dress up a daytime outfit.  

 

 

This is such a luxurious and beautiful design, but I also want to point out that it’s incredibly versatile.  The heart enhancer can be worn to the front or reversed, and the endcaps of this necklace are magnets, so you can pair your other Judith Ripka enhancers with it.  The enhancer is removable and will work on a sterling or clad chain you may already have from my collection.  

 

I hope you’ll join me for the completion of my mini-series shows this Friday, July 10 at 10am.  It’s a big day with a Today’s Special Value I designed that I can’t wait to share with you.  I’ll also be doing the show with a live studio audience and I’m looking forward to meeting many of you who reserved tickets to join me.

 

Until then!  With love,

 

Judith