The Start
The Jewelry
Judith Jack jewelry is generally made of Sterling silver with Marcasites, just like these cute earrings. The jewelry is crafted with marcasite pieces, faux pearls, and sunray crystals hand set in sterling silver and hand polished. Some designs manufactured are replicas of antique styles with sterling silver base metal. Marcasite, when cut with a flat bottom and many facets, shines like a small diamond. Her jewelry lines include earrings, pins, pendants, rings, charms and bracelets in Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and retro styles. Some of the jewelry made is limited in quantity and prices are quite high. Judith Jack jewelry is marked with a “double JJ in a triangle”.
Today
As the premier marcasite brand, Judith Jack provides unique, fine quality pieces for aficionados and collectors. Today, the brand continues to honor its legacy while also offering modern selections. Judith Jack’s signature pieces feature marcasites and elements of contemporary and vintage styling, as well as infusions of semi-precious color, to offer truly unique designs.
Her “Reflection” line of costume jewelry was sold on QVC, the Television shopping network and other jewelry js sold at fine department stores to include Nordstrom, Marshall Fields, Von Maur, Lord & Taylor, and Bloomingdale’s nationwide, women’s speciality stores and jewelry stores in the U.S. and internationally.
Visit the Stuff4uand4u eBay store for a nice selection of Judith Jack Jewelry.
These history lessons are so great. I am sending this to a friend who creates jewelry. She will love the inspiration!
Thank you so much.
Great info. I do remember Judith Jacks jewelry from the 80’s when I wore a lot of marcasite. Now, I’m more into golden tones.
I understand. I have moved from Marcasites to Golden chunks, and now back to marcasites.
I love the background you share about this jewelry. I’m going to share with my relatives who I know like this style.
Thank you! I appreciate you!
Enjoyed the history. Loved the photos! Cheers, Adaire Palmer
I do love marcasite and think it is the perfect medium to recreate antique designs. Thanks for the scoop on Judith Jack
You are most welcome. The quality of her older line is superb!
I never realized she got started in the late 60s. Thank you for sharing her history!
Thanks for the comment. I appreciate you stopping by.
Never heard of jj jewelry but those earrings are super cute!
Her vintage pieces are incredible; excellent quality.
I am curious about the Judith Jack mark stamped on their pieces over time. Do you have any examples of marks on the older pieces as well as the mark that was used once it was bought by Jones in 2001?
Thank you Kindly.
How can I know for sure that a Judith Jack is vintage?
As a jeweler myself, I too am very descriptive with each brand I sell. It’s awesome other jewelers out there are not just trying to make a buck, but you care enough to educate your clients in the many leading designer brands and how they came to be. Thats refreshing to see especially in a very cut-throat industry! Not too mention the alarming spike in counterfeiters replicating these beautiful designer pieces. So, its important for buyers to know a seller cares this much! Kuddos to you & yours! May you find endless success!
Nor will I dare be direspectful and post my website, as I do not operate that way. So many others would but I find that distasteful! This is your platform! Be blessed.
Judith started making jewelry at home as a side gig hobby – she sold @ Englishtown which hosted a huge flea market on weekends. Jack quit his day gig once they realized this potential. It would be a decade before large retailers picked up the line.
Hey! Are you taking about Englishtown auction and flea market in nj? We were there all the time in the 70s and 80s when I was growing up in nj (Sayreville) nearby!