Bird of Paradise brooch pin. Gold tone, enamel, crystals. Jay Feinberg, aka Jay Strongwater vintage costume jewelry
Jay Strongwater vintage costume jewelry
The renowned American company “Jay Strongwater” creates unique jewelry and luxurious interior accessories. According to the company, “Luxury is a special attention to details”.
A graduate of Rhode Island Design School, Feinberg began his career as a jeweler. Oscar de la Renta almost immediately noticed the young designer, when in 1981, he created his first collection of jewelry. As a result, the very next year, Jay Feinberg jewelry appeared in Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. This allowed him to open his first studio in New York, and his jewelry began its ascent to world catwalks.
Gradually, the fashion shows began to do without the use of jewelry at all, or couturiers preferred cheaper versions of jewelry. Understanding this, in 1994 Strongwater created a collection of … photo frames! Traditionally, he uses jewelry alloys of tin, bronze and copper, coated with colored enamel, and the Faberge technique. Also, semiprecious stones and Swarovski crystals. He pays equal attention to both the front and back of the products, which subsequently becomes his quality mark and business card.
American designer Jay Strongwater
Pansy Flower brooch pin. Gold tone, enamel, rhinestones
In 2004, the Academy Award organizers used his collection of handbags for women in the Hollywood golden age style: compact mirrors, perfume bottles, and lipstick cases as gifts for nominees. Also, many celebrities collect JS exquisite works of art. Among them, in particular, Sir Elton John, Oprah Winfrey, Cate Blanchett, Halle Berry, Tom Hanks, Madonna and others.
Maker’s mark
Jay Strongwater vintage costume jewelry
Feinberg signature
Black and white butterfly brooch. Gold plated, enamel, Swarovski crystals
Black Flower brooch. Blackened silver, Swarovski crystals
Bouquet of flowers brooch. Gold plated, moonstone glass cabochons, crystals
Bumble Bee brooch. Gold tone metal, enamel, rhinestones, crystals
Butterfly ring. Gold tone metal, enamel, rhinestones
Call of the Wild series Tiger bracelet. Multi-color enamel, crystals
Calla Lily brooch. Gold tone metal, enamel, Swarovski crystals
Cross brooch pendant. Gold tone metal, gilding, rhinestones, crystals
Delicate flower brooch. Gold tone, mother of pearl, enamel, crystals. 1990s. 5,7 cm
Dragonfly Pin. Brass, enamel work, purple crystal
Butterfly Pin. Hand enameled, Swarovski crystals, semi precious stones
Figural pin brooch. Gold tone, cabochons
Floral Dragonfly pin. Brass, filigree work, enamel, Swarovski crystals crystal
Leaf wreath brooch. Bronze tone metal, with pink, blue, green and brown rhinestones
Floral vine pin. Gold tone, pearls
Flower and bud clip on earrings. Gold plated, enamel
Grasshopper brooch. Gold plated, crystals. Vintage 1980s. 5,5 cm
Heart and Flower Pin. Gold tone, enamel, crystals
Humminbird on the orchid brooch. Gold tone, Swarovski crystals, rhinestones, enamel
Hyacinth flower brooch decorated with Swarovski crystals
January Birthstone locker pendant. Gold tone metal, Swarovski crystals, enamel
Lizard brooch. Gold plated, multicolor enamel
‘Mercer’ Double Cross brooch. Multicolor crystals
Orchid brooch. Gold plated, Swarovski crystals, enamel
18 K gold plated Orchid earrings. Carved metal, Swarovski crystals
Owl Pendant. Gold plated, enamel, Tiger’s Eye
Pansy Flower Bouquet brooch pin. Gold tone metal, enamel, Swarovski crystals
Peacock vintage brooch. 1980s. Enamel, Swarovski crystals, cabochons
Purple flower earrings. Gold plated, enamel, Swarovski crystals
Star pendant. Enamel, crystals, gold-tone metal, pearl
Vintage Starfish brooch. Bronze tone metal, crystals
Heraldic brooch. Gold tone alloy, enamel. 7.5 cm. 1980s
Maker’s mark
1993 ad