Jewelry

[Lindsays Grandma]

Talk about coincidence.  I came on here to comment about a piece of Joan's jewelry from years ago and the first thing I see is Oznell's thread.  

I was going through some old jewelry with my granddaughter Lindsay and we came across Joan's Ladybug bracelet.  Oh my, sheer perfection.  Lindsay asked if she could have it because it is so pretty and well made.  I had all intentions of giving her the bracelet along with any other piece her heart desired.

Getting back to the bracelet, it is absolutely beautiful.  The attention to detail is incredible.  This is not some flimsy piece of jewelry, it is quite heavy and the colors are vivid.

Thank you Joan, you are missed by so many of us.

[Lindsays Grandma]

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I have only two bee pins, sorry I didn't purchase more.  One that I have is all gold and quite large and if I am correct it is the first one she made in all gold.  It has tiny pearls on the wings, emerald eyes, rhinestone upper body and the tail has a green cast.  Absolutely beautiful. 


@Pandalady wrote:

@Oznell, this is a very nice thread in honor of Joan!  I treasure my bee pins!

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[Oznell]

Wow, gang, I'm salivating hearing about all your stunning pieces.  Joan had the heart of a meticulous master craftsman...

[susan kay]

I have Joan's heart earrings, with interchangeable hearts.  They are still so pretty.  Am going to have to get them out and start wearing them as they look brand new!

[Shanus]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

Joans older 90s era jewelry was such wonderful quality.  I haven't worn it in 20 years but I use to wear a piece practically every day.  I wore a lot of suits and loved her pins on the collars and lapels.  Can't make myself get rid of them. 

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@Kachina624  Same here. I collected all her pins especially the Victorian ones. 

[Shanus]

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@Oznell wrote:

Today I was looking at my pieces of Joan Rivers jewelry that I got some years ago.  It's still in great, near-new condition.  My favorites are a set of two staggered iridescent deep blue faux pearl necklaces.  They look great on so many tops and especially with a slim denim or navy skirt.

There's also a set of faux oversized ivory beads of two different shapes and sizes;  an unusual strand of "ivory" and ice blue beads, and a long, flapper like strand of tiny, sparkling faceted mult-colored beads.  And a teal blue cabochon pin.

Finally, a couple of her trademark, bold, brightly colored watches with contrasting colored dials and straps--  fun!

What are your favorite pieces from past Joan collections?

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Thanks for reminding me that all my original JR jewelry purchases have a special jewelry box on a shelf in my closet...a place of honor. It's like a treasure hunt just to look through the pieces!!! 

[CHIP62]

@nana59,

What a lovely idea, I am going to pin them in pillows as well. Thank you so much🌻

[nana59]

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@CHIP62 wrote:

@nana59,

What a lovely idea, I am going to pin them in pillows as well. Thank you so much🌻

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I have also pinned them directly onto the back cushion of the couch--where no one usually sits!  I change them with the seasons.....fall and halloween being my favorites...

[AuntMame]

Thank you for this thread, guys. All the lovely comments about Joan's jewelry make me glad I have a drawer full.  Have always felt guilty about having bought so much of it. But it's fun and beautiful, and so well made, what more could a girl want? I have several of her cameo pins. And bow pins which I love to wear during the holidays. Have there ever been more exquisite holiday brooches?

[silkyk]

Lots of Joan's earlier quality jewelry here too. I had a min-disaster a few weeks back when I dropped (and stepped on with my big feet!) an earring....one of my favorites from Joan from a loooong time ago....silver and turquoise enamel stars with crystal centers. I think I remember she said Edgar bought her the originals in a London antique store. They are SO pretty and I am crushed....like that earring.Bummer. Add it to my one earring collection.