Joel Arthur Rosenthal, more commonly known as JAR, is an American jewellery designer. His speciality is pairing unusual gemstones with non-traditional materials. JAR owns a jewellery store in Paris where he works with his partner Pierre Jeannet to create intricate jewellery. In 2013, he was the first living ‘Artist of Gems’ to be honoured with a retrospective at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The Gilbert Collection formerly held in Somerset House, staged the first public exhibition of JAR’s work. The three-month show allowed admirers to see over 400 of these unique pieces of jewellery. The collection included flowers, butterflies, animals, and abstract designs. 145 of JAR’s clients loaned jewels for the show. As a thank you JAR sent each person a pair of these pansy earrings in coloured aluminium.

“It’s great to have this pair of earrings in our Fine Jewellery auction from the legendary jeweller Joel Arthur Rosenthal (JAR). These floral earrings are becoming very collectable and look amazing when worn.”
Paul Greer, International Head of Jewellery
JAR at Auction
Fine Jewellery | Thursday 26th September 2024
Viewing times (ID required):
London
Tuesday 17th September 12:00-19:00
Wednesday 18th September 10:00-16:00
Birmingham
Tuesday 24th September 10:00-16:00
Wednesday 25th September 10:00-16:00
Thursday 26th September 8:30-10:00
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