Comedienne, writer and television presenter Joan Alexandra Molinsky (June 8, 1933 – September 4, 2014). Joan Rivers vintage costume jewelry
Joan Rivers vintage costume jewelry
Born in 1933 in Brooklyn, Joan Alexandra Molinsky was the daughter of Russian Jewish immigrants, and grew up in Brooklyn. She graduated from university with a degree in literature and anthropology. As a jewelry designer, she made her debut on the channel QVC, the biggest US TV store. She paid much attention to the history of jewelry, and talked about how to create jewelry. Among her works are many replicas of works by Faberge and super expensive jewelry sold on Madison Avenue. Her jewelry collections include sophisticated design, made from the best materials and unique combination of colors and shapes. Among her clients – a large number of celebrities, and their number is constantly and steadily growing.
In the late 90’s Rivers became less likely to appear on the screen, fascinated by the creation of jewelry.
Expert in fine art, antiques and vintage jewelry, Joan followed the latest trends and became the most prominent and influential person in the fashion world.
Noteworthy, first pieces signed “Joan Rivers” appeared in 1990, but her jewelry trademark was registered in 1996.
St. Basil’s cathedral gold tone enameled brooch. 4.2 cm. 1990sMaker’s mark
Joan Rivers vintage costume jewelry
Victorian style cameo broochBow brooch. Gold tone alloy, rhinestones. 7,5 cm. 1990sCherry brooch. Gold tone alloy, lucite, rhinestones. 6 cm. 1990sTeddy bear with articulated parts collectible vintage brooch. Austrian crystals, gildedCharming bouquet broochOwls clips. Gold tone, rhinestonesOrchid enameled broochBow brooch-pendantRibbon bow enameled vintage broochFlower brooch. Enamel, jewelry alloy, crystalsFive petal flower brooch. Enamel, jewelry alloy, crystalsBeatle broochBee brooch. Jewelry alloy, crystalsThree little bees brooch of gold tone metal, rhinestonesButterfly moth Tremble broochRed Butterfly enameled broochFlower bouquet enameled broochHeart brooch, multicolor crystals, silver tone metal, rhinestonesSnow berries broochMaltese cross vintage broochFaberge style broochTwo butterfly brooches, art glass, jewelry alloyAcorn broochCute dog in a basket broochOrchid broochBlue flower broochButterfly broochImperial Flowers inspired by Carl Faberge. “Japonica” collectionBee ladybug vintage brooch. Covered with enamel, decorated with rhinestonesChamomile, vintage brooch. Covered with enamel, decorated with rhinestones. Alloy golden color. 4 cmFlower vintage brooch. Covered with enamel, decorated with rhinestones. Gold tone metal. 3 cmYellow flower enameled brooch. Jewelry alloy of gold tone, rhinestones. 5 cmJR Classics CollectionMaker’s mark