Picture Frames - Figurines - Vases

Jay Strongwater began his career in 1981 while a student at the Rhode Island School of Design. After garnering raves for a necklace he made his mother, he took jewelry samples to the open buyer days at several of New York's department stores and a burgeoning business was born. Jay Strongwater's taste for big, bold bijoux was seen throughout the 80's on fashion runways, magazine covers, and prominent jewelry counters across the country.

In essence, Jay Strongwater created his own niche: the jeweler turning his meticulous eye on a world beyond a woman's wrist, neck, and ears. "I'm fascinated by the idea of taking our everyday belongings; picture frames, boxes, mirrors; and turning them into a beautiful combination of metal, enamel, and crystals."

Jay Strongwater collectors often say they feel the hand of the artisan behind each design. That almost tangible sense is the result of 125 highly trained artisans in the designer's New York atelier and production workshop in Rhode Island, where most pieces are brought to life. Over the years, Jay Strongwater's vision has grown into a lifestyle collection of furniture, lighting and decorative accessories.