topic Re: Are these Judith Ripka rings? in Jewelry

Are these Judith Ripka rings?

SuzanneInSD — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 13:53:56 GMT

Does anyone recognize these two rings as Judith Ripka or perhaps own them? I always thought they were JR because I seem to remember her early pieces using marcasite. They’ve been in my Mom’s collection for at least 19 years. When I list things for sale for her I like to give as much information as possible and, unfortunately, we no longer have the packing slips that came with them. The first one is approx. 3 carats of semi precious gemstones and the second one is mother of pearl.

Thanks for taking a look!

Re: Are these Judith Ripka rings?

beckyb1012 — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 14:16:42 GMT

I would say no. Not sure who they belong to but does not look anything like I have seen her do. I only own two of her rings but she does have a unique style. The top one does look familiar but I cannot place it. Good luck.

Re: Are these Judith Ripka rings?

nova — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 14:25:21 GMT

In my opinion I would say no. They look like marcasite pieces. Perhaps Judith Jack and not Judith Ripka? They look like nice and substantial pieces too.

Re: Are these Judith Ripka rings?

newjerseygirl — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 14:32:13 GMT

@SuzanneInSD I do not think they are Ripka rings. They could be Judith Jack as @nova has already posted.

Re: Are these Judith Ripka rings?

PINKdogWOOD — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 14:33:56 GMT

@SuzanneInSD Do you or your Mom know the Judith Jack Collection? This was a wife/husband team who had really fabulous marc jewelry offerings here year ago. I have some of their pieces still in my collection from years gone by here.

OOPS!!! sorry, I didn't even see the other 2 posts here on this line. There was another line that came here with marc jewelry I can't recall the name though.

Re: Are these Judith Ripka rings?

2blonde — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 15:29:50 GMT

They don't look like Ripka to me. If they were hers, they should have her hallmark inside.

Re: Are these Judith Ripka rings?

NYCLatinaMe — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 15:54:24 GMT

Hi @SuzanneInSD, I agree with the other posters that believe that you are thinking about the Judith Jack collection that used to be sold in QVC and retail (still is at retail). I have watched Ripka from the beginning and have never seen her use marcasite. She used diamonique. All Judith Jack pieces were engraved with their halmark, 2 js each one in adjacent triangles that look like a sideways diamond shape. If you google it, you can see the halmark and see if your pieces have them. I used to purchase Judith Jack and these to my eye don't look like their pieces, but the hallmark would be the best evidence.

Re: Are these Judith Ripka rings?

cosmic1 — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 17:35:31 GMT

Judith Ripka's pieces are usually stamped with her name inside.

I am not familiar with Judith Jack, but QVC did have a marcasite line - Suspicion. Those are really pretty rings.

Re: Are these Judith Ripka rings?

SuzanneInSD — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 21:42:41 GMT

Thanks for your feedback Becky!

Re: Are these Judith Ripka rings?

SuzanneInSD — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 21:46:07 GMT

Thanks, Nova. They are nice pieces. I remember Judith Jack. I'll have to do some googling.

Thanks for your feedback!

Re: Are these Judith Ripka rings?

SuzanneInSD — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 21:48:23 GMT

Thanks for your feedback, newjerseygirl!

Re: Are these Judith Ripka rings?

SuzanneInSD — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 22:01:29 GMT

Thanks PinkDogwood, I do remember Judith Jack. My Mom has quite a lot of jewelry she doesn't wear anymore. (So do my sister and I for that matter-yikes!) I'll do some googling.

Thanks so much for your feedback!

Re: Are these Judith Ripka rings?

SuzanneInSD — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 22:07:29 GMT

Thanks, 2blonde. They just have generic stampings inside, I thought perhaps she might not have had that great bold stamp back then.

Thanks so much for your feedback!

Re: Are these Judith Ripka rings?

SuzanneInSD — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 04:40:45 GMT

Thanks, NYC LatinaLaw. I've always loved the Judith Ripka pieces but they're a little pricey to me. One of mine could be a Judith Jack, the hallmark is a little small to see with my contacts in, I'll double check it later.

Thanks so much for your feedback!

Re: Are these Judith Ripka rings?

SuzanneInSD — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 04:44:27 GMT

Thanks, Cosmic1. I think one of these could be a Judith Jack. Suspicion! I do recall seeing a Suspicion Romance Card so that could be the other one. Thanks, they are pretty, I hope I can get a decent amount for them. *fingers crossed*

Thanks so much for your feedback!

Re: Are these Judith Ripka rings?

NYCLatinaMe — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 04:50:16 GMT

You are welcome @SuzanneInSD, which one do you think is the Judith Jack?

Re: Are these Judith Ripka rings?

SuzanneInSD — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 07:36:21 GMT

The first one - the marcasite and semi-precious gemstone ring.

Thanks for asking NYC LatinaLaw!

Re: Are these Judith Ripka rings?

PINKdogWOOD — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:51:33 GMT

@SuzanneInSD Yes, Suspicion was the line after JJ left. Many years ago in my local TJ Maxx I'd find JJ pieces, many of them too. Kind of odd I thought.

Re: Are these Judith Ripka rings?

shopperqvc — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:56:58 GMT

@SuzanneInSDYou might want to check on ebay to see if there is something similar. They have a lot of both Ripka and Judith Jack. You may find your answer there.

Re: Are these Judith Ripka rings?

nova — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 19:13:08 GMT

@SuzanneInSD You are welcome! Would love to hear one way or another if you every find out & if not I enjoyed looking at the pretty pieces.