Ramona Crutcher is a jewelry brand created by designer Ramona Crutcher, born August 30, 1953. She designed handmade jewelry in the style of Art Deco, Victorian era, or a combination of both.
History
The brand’s existence spans the period from 1990 to 2017. Ramona Crutcher, a teacher by profession, devoted two decades to creating jewelry. As the main materials, she traditionally used brass, cabochons imitating gemstones, and crystals.
In 2007, Ramona Crutcher was joined by her close friend Rita and daughter Holly, who became her partners. In 2017, the business was sold to Lauren Lasko.
The official name of the brand is “Jewelry by Ramona, Inc.” The designer usually labeled her pieces with the words “Ramona Crutcher” or “Jewelry by Ramona”.
Ramona Crutcher’s jewelry often features intricate designs that include many brass details. For example, one piece might feature a piano, calla lilies, an embossed heart with an iris, and a Victorian lady in a hat.
The designer stuck to intricate designs, guided by her motto: “Uniqueness and grace will be in demand for generations.” The pieces are labeled with the year of creation and the brand name.
Collections
The brand produced, in particular:
Brooches with detailed designs, for example, with a piano, calla lilies, and an embossed heart with an iris.
Earrings with an image of a saddle, a sixteenth note, and a cabochon in a frame (1995).
Ramona Crutcher brand jewelry came with branded cards containing information about the year of production and the brand.
