Tribal motif dangling brooch inspired by travel to India. Mixed metals, plastic. 8 cm. 1990s. John Michael Richardson vintage costume jewelry
John Michael Richardson vintage costume jewelry
The history of the John Michael Richardson brand began in New York City, when a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Art (1976) decided to create jewelry. Sold in boutiques, his jewelry became popular, and in 1984 he founded John Michael Richards Jewelry Incorporated.
An award winning jewelry designer, Richardson uses authentic elements of vintage oriental jewelry, skillfully combining them with modern materials. The variety of materials is amazing – from wood and gold to velvet and mother-of pearl. Every time he travels the world he discovers new elements for his accessories, and draws on the traditional crafts of each particular country.
Inspired by travels to India, China, Greece, Israel, Thailand, and other countries, Richardson has created several collections in his factory in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Among them are Decorative Items, Antique Thais, Temple by Moonlight, Arabian Nights, Beyond the Earth, Royal Thais, and many other collections. In addition, the jeweler transmits his messages on a card to which the jewelry is attached.
Beyond the Earth collection. Star travelers brooch and earrings. 1990s
John Michael Richardson vintage costume jewelry
‘Antique Thais’ copper and jade earringsArabian Nights collection pink and gold tone pierced earringsBlack velvet gold tone beaded pierced earrings. 1980sBow design pink hoop silver tone earrings. 1990sButterfly gold tone broochCopper and jade earringsDangling earrings. Gold tone metal, onyx, turquoise‘Decorative Items’ collection. Black onyx gold tone textured metal clip on earrings. 1990sDragon gold and silver tone pinEight-pointed Star brooch. Gold tone textured metal, black onyxElephant gold tone brooch. Metal alloy, glass bead. 1990sFish design dangling earrings. Wood and silver tone textured metal alloy. 1980sFlower design silver tone broochHand carved shell gold tone pierced earrings‘Mediterranean Tiles’ flower design clip on earrings. Silver tone metal, enamelMythological creature against round disc pierced earrings. Gold tone alloy, marble tone stonePierced earrings from Antique Thais collectionPurple cabochon goold copper tone ally earrings. 1990sRound shaped mother of pearl wood clip on earringsSilver and gold tone textured metal pierced earrings‘Temple by Moonlight’ gold and silver tone barretteTextured silver black wood pierced earrings‘The Spice Isles’ clip on earrings. Metal alloys, enamel
