Judith Ripka Drop Necklaces
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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Diamond, Ruby, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Ruby, 18k Gold
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Diamond
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Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
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- 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024What happened to Judith Ripka jewelry is that designer Judith Ripka decided to leave QVC in 2019. Following her departure, the home shopping network no longer sold her pieces. However, 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. Find a range of Judith Ripka jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024Yes, Judith Ripka uses real gemstones. Her luxury jewelry collection features both natural and lab-created gemstones. Both are real. However, natural gemstones come from mines, while lab-created ones are human-made. In addition to fine jewelry, Judith Ripka offers a line of fashion jewelry that features Swarovski crystals instead of genuine gemstones. Explore a selection of Judith Ripka jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Judith Ripka does indeed use real diamonds. The luxury jewelry brand currently uses mined diamonds for its designs, but will slowly shift to lab-created or cultured diamonds for its pieces in the future. Shop a collection of Judith Ripka jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.