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What does JAR stand for?
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In the world of fine jewelry, JAR stands for Joel Arthur Rosenthal, the founder of the acclaimed French brand known for its dazzling, sculptural earrings and other pieces. The New York City-born designer didn’t plan on a career in the jewelry industry. After graduating from Harvard University with a degree in art history and philosophy, he moved to Paris, where he opened a needlepoint shop. His unusual color pairings and imaginative stitchwork drew designers from Hermès and Valentino. Rosenthal was tasked with creating a mount for a gemstone by one of his fashion-industry clients, and he soon moved beyond textile arts and into jewelry. Find JAR earrings, watches and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
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JAR, Paris Volume 2. (Book)
By JAR
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is the second volume of the work of JAR Paris - Joel Arthur Rosenthal, who is one of the most important and sought after jewellers of the late twentieth and twenty first centuri...
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Late 20th Century More Jewelry
JAR, Paris, Volume 1 (Book)
By JAR
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This beautiful book is a copy of the 2013 reprint of an original from 2002 which was produced to coincide with an exhibition in London of the Jewels of JAR ( Joel Arthur Rosenthal). The photography is stunning and the jewels equally so, this is a book which all collectors, dealers and anyone with an interest in jewellery should have. With full page colour plates showing 397 jewels made by one of the most sought after jewellers of the late twentieth century and early years of the twenty first...
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20th Century More Jewelry
Jar Paris aluminum and 18k yellow gold "Geranium" large earrings
By JAR
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These striking contemporary earrings by JAR Paris, created in the 2010s, are crafted in sculptural aluminum with 18k yellow gold backs. Their bold size and lightweight construction e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
JAR Paris 18k yellow gold and white powder resin "Sweet pea" earrings
By JAR
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These contemporary earrings by JAR Paris, crafted in the 2010s, feature sculptural forms in white powder resin paired with 18k yellow gold backs. Bold yet lightweight, the earrings a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
JAR 'Shield' Ear Clips
By JAR
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold and silver unite to create the stage for these superlative ear clips, which showcase a mosaic of gemstones that only JAR's creativity could bring to fruition. JAR cre...
Category
1990s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver
Jar Paris aluminum and 18k yellow gold "Geranium" small earrings
By JAR
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These sculptural earrings by JAR Paris, created in the 2010s, are crafted from lightweight aluminum with 18k yellow gold backs. The bold form is paired with refined detailing, hallma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
