Lady Ellen is a brand of vintage costume jewelry produced by Lederer Brothers in New York. The brand was founded by Henry B. Lederer (1920–2013), a Czech-born jeweler and World War II veteran.
The company was renowned for its mother-of-pearl pieces and interchangeable inlays. An innovative solution was Lederer’s 1955 invention of earrings with removable stones held in place by magnets; this feature allowed for instant updating of the look, changing the decoration depending on the style of clothing or occasion.
Lady Ellen jewelry was typically supplied in branded boxes. Production of this jewelry ceased in 1992.
