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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 Violet Aluminum Pansy Earrings
By JAR
Located in New York, NY
A Flower Remembered in Violet
Color distilled into sculpture.
These exceptional earrings by JAR capture the quiet poetry of a single pansy in bloom. Crafted in France during the 2000...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold
JAR Bicolor Aluminum Hydrangea Earrings
By JAR
Located in New York, NY
A bouquet suspended in motion.
These extraordinary earrings by JAR transform the fleeting delicacy of hydrangea blossoms into sculptural jewelry of remarkable presence. Crafted in Fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Titanium
JAR Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection Vintage Black White Watch
By JAR
Located in Greenwich, CT
This JAR designed and collectible vintage watch from the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection is wearable fine art. With a chic black silicone watch strap, a silver face, and a cle...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
JAR Joel Arthur Rosenthal almond blossom earrings, French, circa 1980.
By JAR
Located in London, GB
Joel Arthur Rosenthal almond blossom earrings. A matching pear, set to center with ten solid yellow gold pistils, encircled by five aluminium petals which feature solid pink enamelin...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold
JAR Carnaval a Venise Titanium Murano Glass Earrings
By JAR
Located in New York, NY
A rare and highly sculptural pair of earrings by JAR (Joel Arthur Rosenthal) from the celebrated Carnaval à Venise collection. These striking earrings exemplify JAR’s mastery of unco...
Category
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Titanium
JAR Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection Vintage Watch
By JAR
Located in Dallas, TX
JAR Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection Vintage Watch - Quartz. Gold plated case ( 40 mm) Signed JAR. Stamped The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York 2013. Champagne colored face w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Wrist Watches
