Judith Ripka- The Ultimate in Luxury Fine Jewelry
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The Designer
Award-winning designer Judith Ripka inspires those who appreciate style, design and uncompromising quality. "When a woman is wearing my jewelry, I want her to feel as if she is wrapped in one of life's greatest luxuries," states Judith.
Born and raised in New York, Judith's earliest memories are of playing in her mother's jewelry box and accessorizing her clothing by tying a heart charm to her belt, hanging a pin off a chain or transforming a necklace into a belt and weaving it through the belt-loops of her jeans. Some of Judith's friends played with dolls, others played sports, Judith accessorized. Designing jewelry is a part of Judith's DNA, and Judith always knew that she would be a jewelry designer.
Judith studied design at Paston's School of Design, and in 1977 launched her first 18k gold collection. Judith's organic eye for design and color interpretation has helped her clients understand that fashion is all about style and creating a total look- including accessories. Beyond the clothes, jewelry is integral to a woman's wardrobing and provides the finishing-touch to any outfit. Each piece of jewelry is designed to complement each other, to present an entire ensemble based upon certain constant design features, so that pieces designed 20 years go are relevant to and can be worn with the designs of today.
The Philanthropist
Whether passion for her jewelry or passion for her family, Judith Ripka and her husband, Ronald J. Berk, are committed to making a difference. Nationally recognized for her extraordinary dedication, in 1995, Judith was invited to Washington by the First Lady for a Women's Leadership Council forum focusing on children's healthcare. Judith has also been honored by many prestigious organizations including the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. In addition, Judith sits on many Boards and Steering Committees such as the Rita Hayworth Gala in support of the Alzheimer's Association.
Judith Ripka is devoted to inspiring other through her craft and created commemorative pieces of jewelry for Autism Speaks, the United States Holocaust Museum, the Mother's Voices AIDS Organization and the Long Island Philharmonic.
The Company
With headquarters in New York City and 14 Judith Ripka store locations in key luxury markets across the country, The Judith Ripka Companies, Inc. has evolved into a mega-million dollar business. The company continues to enjoy rapid growth, wholesaling to over 300 stores, both domestically and internationally, with increased global retail expansion on the horizon.
The Vision
To create a global Judith Ripka lifestyle brand, recognizable worldwide, combining luxury and casual elegance.
The Mission
To create jewelry of understated elegance for women of impeccable taste worldwide that is appropriate for all the roles that a woman plays in her life. Founded on Judith's desire to share her passion for fine jewelry, The Judith Ripka Companies, Inc. prides itself on using only the finest diamonds, colored precious gemstones, pearls and unique one-of-a-kind stones, sourced throughout the world by Judith herself. With these beliefs, The Judith Ripka Companies, Inc., lays the foundation to envision new goals, meet potential challenges and realize the rewards in future global expansion.
