Jewelry

[SuzanneInSD]

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!

[beckyb1012]

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.

[nova]

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.

[newjerseygirl]

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

[PINKdogWOOD]

@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.

[2blonde]

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

[NYCLatinaMe]

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.  

[cosmic1]

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.

[SuzanneInSD]

Thanks for your feedback Becky!

[SuzanneInSD]

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

Thanks for your feedback!