Judith Hendler was already a nationally known artist before she started making her unique lucite jewelry. Her paper sculptures were exhibited all over California and in New York City. Hendler, Los Angeles-born, began making jewelry from her husband's discarded acrylic extrusions left over from the manufacture of aircraft windshields and cockpit canopies. Hendler's jewelry distributed under the name Acri-Gems Inc., her brand was soon being sold at Bonwit Teller, Saks Fifth Avenue, Etc. Specifically noted was a piece worn by actresses Joan Collins on the Television series Dynasty in 1985.
Judith Hendler Transparent and White Acrylic Neck-Ring Necklace
By Judith Hendler
Located in Atlanta, GA
Judith Hendler designed this spectacular "piece of art" choker necklace in the 1980s. The necklace features the iconic Acrylic or Lucite (also known as Acri-gem) neck tube ring, with...
Modernist Transparent Gray Lucite Geometric Bib Choker Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning modernist choker features a handmade geometric bib necklace. Each extra-thick block of Lucite is hinged, allowing the elements to move with the wearer's movements. The ...
Transparent Resin Rigid Collar Necklace with Silver Flakes Inclusions
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Italian artisan-designer studio collar choker necklace boasts a Lucite rigid bib shape in translucent clear color, complemented by silver flake inclusions in an organic...
Silver
Pierre Cardin Space Age Modernist White Resin and Lucite Choker Necklace
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Pierre Cardin Paris modernist necklace was created in the 1970s. The piece features a choker shape with large beads. The necklace is made of resin and Lucite beads in w...
Gilt Metal
Judith Hendler Clear Acrylic Geometric Link Stretch Bracelet
By Judith Hendler
Located in Atlanta, GA
Judith Hendler designed this gorgeous, rare modernist "piece of art" bracelet in the 1980s. It features iconic Acrylic or Lucite (also known as Acri-gem) geometric pyramidal elements...
Angela Caputi Asymmetric Pearlized Silver Resin Choker Necklace
By Angela Caputi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handcrafted in Italy, this beautiful Angela Caputi resin necklace features a pearlized silver tone with black contrast. The rare choker features chunky, rounded pebbles in a silver-g...
1970s Lucite and Chrome Statement Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Fabulous Disco Era Necklace featuring barrel shaped lucite beads with internal bubbles running through a group of chrome circles strung with tubular beads.
Other
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Clear Crystal and Faux Mother of Pearl Gold Collar Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A faux mother of pearl and clear emerald-cut crystal collar necklace by Kenneth Jay Lane. Gold-plated chain. Hallmarks: Kenneth Lane, Made in USA 43 cm length + 10 cm extension
Crystal
Miriam Salat Cascade Vintage Sterling & White Topaz Ivory Resin Choker
By Miriam Salat
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Salat Cascade Vintage Sterling & White Topaz Ivory Resin Choker Miriam Salat choker features cascade resin with vintage sterling silver. Cream / Ivory color resin White Top...
Topaz, Silver
Monies Acrylic and Kamagong Choker
By Monies Gerda Lynggaard
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Large cylinders of acrylic and Kamagong threaded through a leather cording. Hook and eye closure. Signature on clasp..
Philippe Ferrandis Glass Choker Bib Necklace 1990s
By Philippe Ferrandis
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning piece from Parisian Artisan Phillipe Ferrandis. You have here a combination of faceted clear and Matte white glass beads on a multi strand Bib. Measuring approx. 16- 18in lo...
Pinchbeck
1980's Chanel Lucite & Crystal Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel iridescent Lucite choker necklace with crystal rhinestone rings. Collection 28 by Victoire de Castellane from the mid 1980s. Comes with origin...
