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 StrongwaterPansy 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 signatureBlack and white butterfly brooch. Gold plated, enamel, Swarovski crystalsBlack Flower brooch. Blackened silver, Swarovski crystalsBouquet of flowers brooch. Gold plated, moonstone glass cabochons, crystalsBumble Bee brooch. Gold tone metal, enamel, rhinestones, crystalsButterfly ring. Gold tone metal, enamel, rhinestonesCall of the Wild series Tiger bracelet. Multi-color enamel, crystalsCalla Lily brooch. Gold tone metal, enamel, Swarovski crystalsCross brooch pendant. Gold tone metal, gilding, rhinestones, crystalsDelicate flower brooch. Gold tone, mother of pearl, enamel, crystals. 1990s. 5,7 cmDragonfly Pin. Brass, enamel work, purple crystalButterfly Pin. Hand enameled, Swarovski crystals, semi precious stonesFigural pin brooch. Gold tone, cabochonsFloral Dragonfly pin. Brass, filigree work, enamel, Swarovski crystals crystalLeaf wreath brooch. Bronze tone metal, with pink, blue, green and brown rhinestonesFloral vine pin. Gold tone, pearlsFlower and bud clip on earrings. Gold plated, enamelGrasshopper brooch. Gold plated, crystals. Vintage 1980s. 5,5 cmHeart and Flower Pin. Gold tone, enamel, crystalsHumminbird on the orchid brooch. Gold tone, Swarovski crystals, rhinestones, enamelHyacinth flower brooch decorated with Swarovski crystalsJanuary Birthstone locker pendant. Gold tone metal, Swarovski crystals, enamelLizard brooch. Gold plated, multicolor enamel‘Mercer’ Double Cross brooch. Multicolor crystalsOrchid brooch. Gold plated, Swarovski crystals, enamel18 K gold plated Orchid earrings. Carved metal, Swarovski crystalsOwl Pendant. Gold plated, enamel, Tiger’s EyePansy Flower Bouquet brooch pin. Gold tone metal, enamel, Swarovski crystalsPeacock vintage brooch. 1980s. Enamel, Swarovski crystals, cabochonsPurple flower earrings. Gold plated, enamel, Swarovski crystalsStar pendant. Enamel, crystals, gold-tone metal, pearlVintage Starfish brooch. Bronze tone metal, crystalsHeraldic brooch. Gold tone alloy, enamel. 7.5 cm. 1980sMaker’s mark1993 ad