Judy Lee jewelry company

VINTAGE SIGNED JUDY LEE LARGE 4 RHINESTONE GOLD TONE FLOWER BROOCH.
VINTAGE SIGNED JUDY LEE LARGE 4 RHINESTONE GOLD TONE FLOWER BROOCH.

The Judy Lee jewelry company was founded in 1949 in Chicago (USA) by Blanche Viano. The origin of the brand name is unknown.

Vintage Judy Lee Green Rhinestone Brooch Pin Signed 2.5 Gold Tone.
Green Rhinestone Brooch Pin Signed 2.5 Gold Tone.

Initially, the company was only a means of additional income for the young family. Soon, Aldo Viano became Blanche’s husband, assistant and general manager of the company.

Vintage Rhinestone Brooch Green Lava Glass Judy Lee 2.
Vintage Rhinestone Brooch Green Lava Glass Judy Lee 2.”

Judy Lee was not a jewelry manufacturer, but worked on the principle of Emmons and Sarah Coventry: invested in projects, found the best designers and manufacturers, and sold products at parties or wholesale to the largest stores in the country.

Vintage JUDY LEE Gold Tone Large Prong Set Green Rhinestone Huggie Clip Earrings.
Gold Tone Large Prong Set Green Rhinestone Huggie Clip Earrings.

Judy Lee jewelry was designed for the mid-price level of the market. Aldo Viano wrote that the company’s rapid success and prosperity was facilitated by “fair play”, that is, high quality products and customer service.

Vtg JUDY LEE Brooch & Earrings PINK & AB rhinestone Flower SET Gold Tone.
Brooch & Earrings PINK & AB rhinestone Flower SET Gold Tone.

The Judy Lee company operated until 1968. Currently, the brand’s jewelry is highly valued by collectors in the vintage jewelry market.

Vintage Beautiful Judy Lee Brooch Green Rhinestones.
Vintage Beautiful Judy Lee Brooch Green Rhinestones.

In 1980, the Judy Lee brand merged with Con-Stan Industries. The Judy Lee Jewels trademark expired in 1987.

Judy Lee Brooch Vintage Moonstone Spray Rhinestone Crystal Large Gold Tone.
Brooch Vintage Moonstone Spray Rhinestone Crystal Large Gold Tone.
Vintage Judy Lee Pastel Rhinestone Butterfly Gold Tone Pin Brooch Ear Wings.
Pastel Rhinestone Butterfly Gold Tone Pin Brooch Ear Wings.
Vintage Judy Lee Smoky Grey AB Rhinestone Pressed Glass Brooch.
Smoky Grey AB Rhinestone Pressed Glass Brooch.
Judy Lee Vintage Faux Pearl Gold tone Pink Brushed Enamel Jewelry.
Vintage Faux Pearl Gold tone Pink Brushed Enamel Jewelry.
Judy Lee Gold Tone Watermelon Rivoli Paneled Bracelet Statement Bold Chunky.
Gold Tone Watermelon Rivoli Paneled Bracelet Statement Bold Chunky.
Vintage Judy Lee Red Aurora Borealis & Marquis Rhinestone Brooch Pin.
Red Aurora Borealis & Marquis Rhinestone Brooch Pin.
Vintage 1940’s Judy Lee Gold Tone And Multicolor Rhinestone Butterfly Brooch.
Vintage 1940’s Gold Tone And Multicolor Rhinestone Butterfly Brooch.
Vintage Judy Lee Clip On Earrings Blue Rhinestone Faux Pearl Rosette 50s Glam.
Clip On Earrings Blue Rhinestone Faux Pearl Rosette 50s Glam.
Vintage Judy Lee Style Green Layered Rhinestone AB Brooch Earrings Set Estate.
Green Layered Rhinestone AB Brooch Earrings Set Estate.
Vintage Bracelet Judy Lee Carnival Glass Brass Tone.
Vintage Bracelet Judy Lee Carnival Glass Brass Tone.
VINTAGE RED RHINESTONE IRIDESCENT PIN & TWO PR. EARRINGS.
VINTAGE RED RHINESTONE IRIDESCENT PIN & TWO PR. EARRINGS.
Vintage Signed Judy Lee Red Black Rhinestone Flower Gold Tone 2 Brooch Pin.
Red Black Rhinestone Flower Gold Tone 2 Brooch Pin.
Big Vintage 4” Prong Set Clear & AB Rhinestone Brooch Unsigned Judy Lee Beauty.
Big Vintage 4” Prong Set Clear & AB Rhinestone Brooch Unsigned Judy Lee Beauty.
Brand mark.
Brand mark.
JUDY LEE Signed Vintage Blues & Greens Rhinestone Brooch Prong Set Layered.
Vintage Blues & Greens Rhinestone Brooch Prong Set Layered.
Vintage SIGNED Judy Lee Gold Tone Owl on Branch Brooch Pin Red Rhinestone Heart.
Gold Tone Owl on Branch Brooch Pin Red Rhinestone Heart.
Vintage Judy Lee Flower Brooch Red Rhinestone Center Faux Pearl Pedals.
Flower Brooch Red Rhinestone Center Faux Pearl Pedals.
Vintage Judy Lee Aqua Ice Blue & Ab Crystal Gold Tone Flower Brooch & Earrings.
Aqua Ice Blue & Ab Crystal Gold Tone Flower Brooch & Earrings.