John Michael Richardson vintage costume jewelry
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 earrings
Arabian Nights collection pink and gold tone pierced earrings
Black velvet gold tone beaded pierced earrings. 1980s
Bow design pink hoop silver tone earrings. 1990s
Butterfly gold tone brooch
Copper and jade earrings
Dangling earrings. Gold tone metal, onyx, turquoise
‘Decorative Items’ collection. Black onyx gold tone textured metal clip on earrings. 1990s
Dragon gold and silver tone pin
Eight-pointed Star brooch. Gold tone textured metal, black onyx
Elephant gold tone brooch. Metal alloy, glass bead. 1990s
Fish design dangling earrings. Wood and silver tone textured metal alloy. 1980s
Flower design silver tone brooch
Hand carved shell gold tone pierced earrings
‘Mediterranean Tiles’ flower design clip on earrings. Silver tone metal, enamel
Mythological creature against round disc pierced earrings. Gold tone alloy, marble tone stone
Pierced earrings from Antique Thais collection
Purple cabochon goold copper tone ally earrings. 1990s
Round shaped mother of pearl wood clip on earrings
Silver and gold tone textured metal pierced earrings
‘Temple by Moonlight’ gold and silver tone barrette
Textured silver black wood pierced earrings
‘The Spice Isles’ clip on earrings. Metal alloys, enamel
