Jose Hess Jewelry
1933-2021
Jose Hess concentrated on mentoring emerging designers by teaching jewelry design at the Fashion Institute of Technology. He worked as a consultant to jewelry companies in the United States and abroad — in order to help them improve their design and manufacturing methods — and designed a collection of jewelry that was featured on TV and online, with Jose having done the presentations live on air.
An industry leader, Hess was the first American president of CIBJO, an international trade association whose mission is to establish uniform standards for the jewelry space worldwide. He was a former president of the 24 Karat Club of New York City, the Manufacturing Jewelers and Silversmiths of America, and the Plumb Club.
Mentor and educator Hess taught model-making at the Fashion Institute of Technology and often addressed student groups on goldsmithing and jewelry design. A winner of numerous jewelry design award competitions, including the prestigious De Beers Diamonds International award, Hess was frequently recognized for his talent. His jewelry has been prominently featured in W, InStyle, Mirabella, Town & Country, Vogue, and a variety of other magazines.
Hess’s work is often seen on the glamorous Hollywood circuit, with celebrities such as Demi Moore, Cindy Crawford, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Candy Spelling wearing pieces from his collection. Hess won the 1963 DeBeers Diamonds International (1958–1964); Certificate of Commendation – Diamonds International Awards (1978); Certificate of Distinction, Art Direction magazine (1978); and more.
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Creator: Jose Hess
Jose Hess Floret 6.50ctw Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Jose Hess
Located in Dallas, TX
Jose Hess Floret Diamond Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold. The necklace features 6.50ctw of brilliant round diamonds, F in color, VS in clarity. The necklace is 16 inches in length, 3/8 i...
Category
1980s Vintage Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Jose Hess Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By Jose Hess
Located in Boston, MA
This exquisite necklace by acclaimed jeweler Jose Hess is a true showstopper. The centerpiece is a breathtaking 1.58 carat natural Burmese ruby, renowned for its highly coveted "pige...
Category
Early 2000s Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Jose Hess 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Y Necklace #16969
By Jose Hess
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This spectacular drop necklace features 44 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold.
Approximate total diamond weight: 1.25 ct.
Diamond color: G
D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess 3 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Loop Ribbon Necklace 18 Karat In Stock
By Jose Hess
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Jose Hess 18k Yellow Gold 3ct Round Brilliant Diamond Loop Ribbon Necklace
Product: Jose Hess Diamond Ribbon Necklace
Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Diamond Details: There are approximat...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess Tri Color 18K Gold Dangling Diamond Necklace
By Jose Hess
Located in Newton, MA
Award winning designer, Jose Hess tri color 18K gold and diamond charm necklace offered by Alex & Co. This modern masterpiece features ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess 18K Yellow Gold 3.4 ct Round Cut Diamond Earrings
By Jose Hess
Located in Addison, TX
Add a touch of luxury to your jewelry collection with these stunning earrings from Jose Hess. Crafted from 18k yellow gold, these huggie-style hoops feature a total of 26 natural rou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Jose Hess Gold and Diamond Choker Necklace
By Jose Hess
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 20.00 carats.
Signed by Jose Hess
Circa 1960s
15 inches long
Category
1960s Vintage Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Jose Hess 18K Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
By Jose Hess
Located in Houston, TX
Jose Hess ring composed of 18K yellow and white gold marked on the inside "108245 Jose Hess 18K Flaircraft". Dome style with 23 round diamonds totaling 4.85 carats; F-I color and VS...
Category
1970s American Vintage Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Jose Hess Gold and Diamond Crossover Ring
By Jose Hess
Located in Darnestown, MD
Unusual crossover ring with one band of gold and the other of diamonds. The gold band has diagonal striations throughout. A curved band of diamonds forms a U shape going over and und...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond
Jose Hess 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Link Bracelet
By Jose Hess
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Jose Hess vintage link bracelet, featuring ridged square and rectangular-shaped links in 18k yellow gold accented by near-colorless round-cut diamonds. Diamonds weighing approximatel...
Category
Late 20th Century Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess Diamond Spiral Drop Earrings
By Jose Hess
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Jose Hess, each earring has 22 diamonds and each diamond is set in 3 prongs. The drop part of the diamond earrings have movement.
• Metal: 14 karat yellow gold
• Circa: 1980s
•...
Category
1980s Vintage Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Jose Hess Diamond Open Ball Pendant 36" Long 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Jose Hess
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous diamond pendant necklace by esteemed jewelry designer, Jose Hess. The Jose Hess brand is focused on creating sophisticated simplicity with delicate, feminine pieces can be p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess Diamond and Gold Earrings
By Jose Hess
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Jose Hess, each earring has 29 diamonds. They have posts and clips.
• Metal: 18 karat yellow gold
• Circa: 1980s
• Gemstones: Diamonds
• Diamond: 58=1 carat
• Length: 7/8 inch
...
Category
1980s Vintage Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Jose Hess Modernist Musical Round Diamond Multi Row Yellow Gold Statement Ring
By Jose Hess
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 7.25
Ultra modern statement ring by designer, Jose Hess. The 'Modernist Musical' ring features a squared design with 5 ultra-thin layers of floating round diamonds...
Category
20th Century American Modernist Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Jose Hess 18k Yellow Gold 3.50 Carat Diamond Earrings
By Jose Hess
Located in Southampton, PA
These Jose Hess earrings are bold, eye-catching, and unlike anything you have seen before. The curved 18K Yellow Gold setting provides these earrings with an organic elegance, while ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Jose Hess Diamond South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring
By Jose Hess
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully made vintage ring by famed jewelry designer Jose Hess (who is no longer with us). It is done in 18K yellow gold and set with approximately 5.85cttw in F-G color and Vs1...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Jose Hess Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Lever-Back Earrings
By Jose Hess
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Stunningly crafted diamond drop earrings from renowned designer Jose Hess boast 14 karat yellow gold construction. 40 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 2.65 carats and rated F-G ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage JOSE HESS Scalloped Wide Diamond Huggie Earrings Omega Backs 2.40ct G Vs
By Jose Hess
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A fabulous pair of diamond huggies done by none other than Jose Hess. Anyone familiar with that name knows that no expense was spared in the crafting of his piece. And now that he is...
Category
1990s Contemporary Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Jose Hess Sapphire and Gold Statement Ring, 18k
By Jose Hess
Located in New York, NY
From the house of Jose Hess
Made in 18K gold.
Set with 10 sapphire stones
Total weight: 14.57 grams
SKU 1236-AETJAMR
Category
20th Century Jose Hess Jewelry
Jose Hess 'Garden Lights' Round Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold 5 Station Necklace
By Jose Hess
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous diamond station necklace by esteemed jewelry designer, Jose Hess. The Jose Hess brand is focused on creating sophisticated simplicity with delicate, feminine pieces can be paired with red carpet...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Statement Ring
By Jose Hess
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
Glamour, glitter, and superb sparkle reign supreme in this gloriously gorgeous statement ring by designer Jose Hess. The 18K yellow gold ring is set with sparkling round cut diamonds...
Category
20th Century Retro Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess 2.00ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Curved Loop Ring
By Jose Hess
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This gorgeous authentic ring is by Jose Hess, well crafted from solid 18k yellow gold with a high polished finish, it features a high curved open loop with round cut prong set diamon...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess 8-Stone Floating Diamond Ring
By Jose Hess
Located in Narberth, PA
This fabulous gold Modernist ring is a unique signed piece by American designer and goldsmith Jose Hess! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold, the modernist-style piece features eight Round C...
Category
20th Century American Modernist Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Jose Hess 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Necklace with Hearts and Diamond Squiggle
By Jose Hess
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This lovely, delicate diamond drop necklace is the perfect blend of simplicity and elegance. Featuring a narrow snake chain and a sparkling diamond squiggle motif, this beautiful pi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess 2.20 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Jose Hess
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A stunning 2.90 carat total weight Diamond ring designed by Jose Hess! The center Diamond is 2.20 carats, set with a single Diamond on each side, and two small clusters of Diamonds....
Category
Late 20th Century Colombian Retro Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess 'Garden Lights' Round Diamond Station Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Jose Hess
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This gorgeous diamond station necklace is the perfect blend of simplicity and elegance. Featuring a delicate snake chain and a dangling diamond motif, this lovely necklace goes with...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess Round Brilliant Diamond 14 Karat White Gold J Hoop Earrings
By Jose Hess
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful two row diamond earrings by designer Jose Hess fashioned in 14 karat white gold. The earrings feature 16 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 2.00 carat total weight and g...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Jose Hess 18kt and 2.50ctw Diamond Articulated Link Bracelet
By Jose Hess
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous contemporary diamond bracelet by acclaimed jewelry designer Jose Hess! Crafted in vibrant 18kt yellow gold, this bracelet star...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectacular Gold Ring by Jose Hess with 4.17 Carat Fancy Diamond GIA
By Jose Hess
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 14k, by Jose Hess, New York, New York. With just the right amount of bold and fabulous color, this ring by Jose Hess is a chic illustration of the brilliance of the New York design scene in the 1970s. Set with a stunning 4.17 carat Fancy Orangey Brown diamond...
Category
1970s American Vintage Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Jose Hess Diamond Earrings Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Quatrefoil Design Jewelry
By Jose Hess
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of Jose Hess diamond quatrefoil earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold.
18 estimated 0.02 carat round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.36 carats (estimated at ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess .75 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Jose Hess
Located in Stamford, CT
Jose Hess baguette diamond two row wedding band ring in an 18k yellow.
10 baguette diamonds G VS, approx. .75cts
18k yellow gold
Ring Size: 7 and sizeable
Stamped: 18k
Hallmark:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess Diamond Gold Cuff Links
By Jose Hess
Located in New York, NY
A handsome pair of Jose Hess cuff links of 18K gold, set with square cut diamonds. .855 grams. 3/4 inches Diameter. Gold, and Jose Hess marks.
Category
1990s American Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Jose Hess Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold
By Jose Hess
Located in Towson, MD
One 18-karat white gold open circle pendant designed by Jose Hess /Birks, set with seventy-two (72) round brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 1.50-carat total weight with matching ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jose Hess Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jose Hess jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Jose Hess jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Jose Hess jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Jose Hess diamond jewelry & watches, from our inventory of 29, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 30 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry & watches by Sonia B. Designs, Marlo Laz, and Hidalgo. Prices for Jose Hess jewelry & watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,995 and tops out at $38,100, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $4,500.