One of the first jewelers to harness the potential of television, Judith Ripka has built a following for her bold work through her frequent appearances on the televised shopping channel QVC. Her earrings, necklaces and other accessories often feature matte gold and large colored precious gemstones highlighted with a dazzle of diamonds — statement pieces that can be worn every day for a touch of glamour.
The New York–born daughter of a couturier, Ripka studied art at Hunter College and the Parsons School of Design before founding her brand in 1977 with an 18-karat gold collection. She started simple, selling the pieces in her living room, leading to the opening of her first store in Manhasset, New York.
Early on, Ripka recognized the power of advertising, taking out an ad in the New York Times that read, “Give your pearls a little culture,” and invited customers to bring in their old pearl necklaces and “see them transformed into a beautiful new necklace.” The updating of traditional styles that might be reserved only for special occasions into modern pieces for daily wear would become a touchstone of Ripka’s brand. By 1982, the jeweler was the proud recipient of the De Beers Award for Outstanding Jewelry Design.
After her QVC debut in 1997, Ripka’s jewelry company took off. A pioneer in selling luxury goods on television, she later appeared on the Shopping Channel, with Ripka herself as an engaging personality helping to drive the sales and popularity of her jewelry. Xcel Brands acquired her company in 2014 with the designs continuing to have an active presence on QVC.
Alongside her QVC-marketed jewelry, Ripka has designed custom pieces, such as the diamond, sapphire and ruby 18-karat gold brooch that Hillary Clinton wore at the 1997 inauguration for her husband, Bill Clinton. Talk-show host, author and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey has regularly sported her Eclipse earrings, which incorporate two tiers of precious stones, a design that can easily match outfits from day to night.
Other Ripka designs have brought high-end luxury to the masses, such as a 2010 line launched on QVC showcasing the designer’s take on famous jewels in the Smithsonian Institution. At every price point, Ripka’s jewelry has maintained its fine quality in the fresh interpretations of classic styles.
The Ripka brand continues to innovate its offerings, including branching into creative partnerships, such as a 2020 capsule collection with Italian architect Elena Manferdini as part of a series of collaborations with women artists and designers.
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Judith Ripka 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings w/Pouch #24599
By Judith Ripka
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Judith Ripka 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings w/Pouch- Elegant and unmistakably Judith Ripka, these 18K yellow gold huggie hoops feature her signature richly texture...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka 18K White Gold Duster Earrings with Diamonds & Citrines 2 3/8 Inch
By Judith Ripka
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very visible pair of 18K white gold vintage Judith Ripka diamond and citrine drop earrings are classic in design. They are characteristic of this respected designer's high quali...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Judith Ripka 18k Yellow Gold Round Citrine & Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (2) Natural Genuine Citrine - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Honey Orange Color - 12.5mm (approx.) (36) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel & Prong S...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka 2000's Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of round brilliant cut diamonds bead set and arranged as domed clusters Ornate with granulated and twisted rope surround terminating with bezel set diamonds Weighing approx...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka Sterling Silver CZ Hoop Earrings #23399
By Judith Ripka
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Judith Ripka Sterling Silver CZ Hoop Earrings - These stunning Judith Ripka hoop earrings features a rope textured design with CZ stones set along the front curve with lever backs. ...
Sterling Silver
Judith Ripka Mabe Pearl Gold Clip Post Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in Stamford, CT
These elegant Judith Ripka clip-post earrings feature luminous Mabe pearls set in rich 18k yellow gold, showcasing the brand’s signature blend of classic sophistication and contempor...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,600Sale Price|20% Off
Judith Ripka Pearl Kenzie Gold Diamond Kunzite Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in Dallas, TX
Judith Ripka Pearl Gold and Diamond Clip-On Earrings. Starburst with Faceted Oval Kunzite
Diamond, Pearl, Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold
Judith Ripka 18K Onyx and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Judith Ripka Drop earrings with round brilliant diamonds featuring faceted oval black onyx embellishments and omega back closures. Includes Jewelry Pouch Note: This...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Curb Link Huggie Hoop Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elevate your style with this authentic pair of Judith Ripka huggie earrings, finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a high-polished finish. The design features a bold curb link motif...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka 2000s Venetian Glass Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Intaglio Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering round-shaped venetian glass tablets measuring 15.0 mm round Transparent orange with gold backing and carved with intaglio Depicting nude woman holding a heart with laurel s...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka Black Onyx Bead Drop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Judith Ripka
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Judith Textured drop with faceted black onyx bead embellishments and omega back closures Note: This item has been appraised and inspected by our certified gemologist...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka Vintage Mid-Century Revival Diamond Button Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in New York, NY
Judith Ripka has a unique flair for harkening back to historical periods that produced exquisite jewelry. She writes, “Designing jewelry is an innate part of who I am. I have always ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka, Tiger's Eye Drop Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in Chicago, IL
This fun design featuring checkerboard cut tiger's eye drops are created by Judith Ripka. With sterling silver basket weave design metal work and decorated in bezel set cubic zirconi...
Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver
Judith Ripka 18k Yellow Gold Diamond&Quartz Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Judith Ripka 18K Yellow Gold Earrings Blue Quartz: 9.10ctw Diamonds: 3.15ctw SKU: JR01014 Retail price: $12,600.00
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka 3.80 Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering oval cut sapphires weighing 2.60 carats total - transparent medium blue Prong set with an oval shaped surround accented by twisted rope motif segments Featuring a surround ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Judith Ripka 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond and Citrine Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Judith Ripka 18K Yellow Gold , Diamond and Citrine Earrings Diamonds Citrine Green Tourmaline Lever Back Closure Retail $3,840.00
Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Quartz & Sapphire Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Judith Ripka 18K Yellow Gold Earrings Blue Quartz & Sapphires & Diamonds SKU: JR01061 Retail price: $11,520.00
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka 18k Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Judith Ripka 18K Yellow Gold Earrings Ruby and Diamond Diamonds: 2.74ctw SKU: JR01037 Retail price: $21,000.00
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka 18k Yellow Gold 0.67ctw Diamond Hoops
By Judith Ripka
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Judith Ripka Diamond Hoop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds: 0.67ctw SKU: JR01034 Retail price: $7,140.00
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings, Circa 2010s
By Judith Ripka
Located in New York, NY
There is something organic, almost leaf-like about these Judith Ripka Pearl Diamond Drop Chandelier Earrings, highlighting just the veins of the lea...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka Lava Cameo Gold Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k yellow gold earrings by Judith Ripka, set with lava cameos, depicting a nymph silhouette. Earrings have hooks to attach drops. Measure 7/8" in diameter. Marked Judith Ri...
Gold
Judith Ripka Sterling Silver Smokey Quartz & CZ Dangle Earrings #22581
By Judith Ripka
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Judith Ripka Sterling Silver Smokey Quartz & CZ Dangle Earrings - These elegant Judith Ripka dangle earrings features a cushion cut round smokey quartz center stone (6.94 mm x 6.83 ...
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Judith Ripka Sterling Silver CZ Cushion Cut Hoop Earrings #23400
By Judith Ripka
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Judith Ripka Sterling Silver CZ Cushion Cut Hoop Earrings - These stunning sterling silver hoop earrings by Judith Ripka features a cushion cut CZ (5.17 mm x 5.58 mm) center stone f...
Sterling Silver
Judith Ripka Textured Yellow Gold Square Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Judith Ripka 18 Karat Yellow Gold Textured Square Omega Clip-on Earrings. These iconic designer earrings by Judith Ripka feature her signature crisscross texture, accented with intri...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka Sterling Silver Sapphire Rope Earrings #18726
By Judith Ripka
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Judith Ripka Sterling Silver Sapphire Rope Earrings- These beautiful Judith Ripka earrings features a sapphire crossover cable design and are se...
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
JUDITH RIPKA CZ Sterling Silver Pierced Earrings , Round Earrings , 12 Gm
By Judith Ripka
Located in New York, NY
International shipping is not free JUDITH RIPKA CZ Sterling Silver Pierced Earrings , Circle Earrings , 12 Gm These beautiful Round St...
Zircon, Sterling Silver
Judith Ripka Sterling Silver CZ Hanging Earrings # 18963
By Judith Ripka
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Judith Ripka Sterling Silver CZ Hanging Earrings - These vintage drop dangle earrings features CZ stones & is set in a sterling silver rope desi...
Sterling Silver
Judith Ripka 18K Yellow Gold and White Gold with Citrine Stone
By Judith Ripka
Located in New York, NY
Brand Judith Ripka Material: 18K Yellow Gold Condition: Pre-Owned Earring Dimension: Length with Citrine: 50mm Citrine Width: 15mm Citrine Thickness: 8mm Diamonds: .50ctw Diamond C...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka 4.48ctw Smoky Quartz Diamond Earrings 18k Yellow Gold Button Studs
By Judith Ripka
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gem: Natural Smoky Quartz - 4 Total Carats, Faceted Round Brilliant Cut, Brown Color - Natural Diamonds - 0.48 Total Carats, Round Brilliant Cut, G - H Color, VS2 Clarity Metal: 18k ...
Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka 18k White Gold Diamond&Quartz&Sapphire Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Judith Ripka 18K White Gold Earrings Diamond and Sapphire Diamonds: 0.71ctw Sapphire: 12.73ctw SKU: JR01054 Retail price: $5,520.00
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$191Sale Price|20% Off
Judith Ripka Estate Onyx Omega Back Earrings Sterling Silver 14 Grams
By Judith Ripka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Judith Ripka Estate Onyx Omega Back Earrings Sterling Silver 14 Grams JR1 These authentic Judith Ripka estate earrings feature elegant onyx stones set in finely crafted st...
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Judith Ripka .72 Carat Diamond White Gold Hoop Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in Stamford, CT
18k white gold Judith Ripka diamond hoop earrings with 24 round brilliant cut accent earrings. 24 round brilliant cut diamonds, approx. .72cts 18k white gold Stamped: 18k Hallmar...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Judith Ripka 18k White Gold Diamond & Quartz & Sapphire Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Judith Ripka 18K White Gold Earrings Diamond&Quartz&Sapphire Diamonds: 0.63ctw Quartz: 0.88ctw Sapphire: 0.46ctw SKU: JR01055 Retail price: $3,840.00
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Judith Ripka 18K White Gold Diamonds and Blue Topaz Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Judith Ripka 18K White Gold Diamonds and Blue Topaz Earrings Diamonds 0.63ctw Blue Topaz 1.1ctw Lever Back Closure Retail $3,840.00
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold