TINA CHOW, YELLOW GOLD AND ROCK CRYSTAL EARRINGS

In an asymmetrical geometric design, containing seven round and four oval rock crystal beads. 3 1/2 inches long.
Stamp: Tina Chow 750.
Gross weight: 12.55 dwt.

Property of a Lady

Tina Chow was born in 1950 in Ohio. Her father was of German descent and her mother hailed from Japan. In the 1960’s, the family moved to Japan where Chow attended school. There she was recruited by a modeling agency and became the face of Shiseido Cosmetics. In the 1970’s, her modeling career blossomed and she became a fashion icon known for her unique style mixing ‘high and low’ fashion. Issey Miyake and Yves St. Laurent cited her as a muse for their designs, she was photographed by Cecil Beaton and painted by Andy Warhol.

In the 1980’s, Chow designed jewelry collections that were sold in high end boutiques in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Paris. Nature was a source of inspiration, incorporating bamboo and raw crystals into her designs. She was an early proponent of the healing properties of crystals, including raw crystals and rock crystals in her designs. Asymmetry, simplicity and sleek forms are hallmarks of Tina Chow jewelry, further showcasing the influence from her Japanese heritage on her design aesthetic.

Tina Chow was an important cultural icon of the 1970’s and 1980’s, with influence in the art, fashion and jewelry worlds.

Measurements: The earrings measure approximately 3 1/2 inches long.

Overall Condition: The indentations in the gold drops are original to the design. There is a small chip on one of the oval rock crystal beads.

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Sally Klarr, GG

Director, Senior Specialist, Jewelry & Watches

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Ms. Klarr’s passion for jewelry began when she saw the gem collection at the Smithsonian at age 13, and she has since cultivated an expertise in jewelry and its history. She began her career at Christie’s as a Junior Specialist and went on to join Marshall Pierce & Co. in Chicago, culminating in a decade of experience in the auction business, VIP relations, and jewelry and luxury marketing. She earned her Graduate Gemologist degree from the Gemological Institute of America in New York and is a graduate of Hillsdale College.

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Ms. Guilbault is a Graduate Gemologist and has traveled the country evaluating important jewelry collections including antique, period and contemporary pieces. She first joined the firm in 2003, where she became the Director of Jewelry & Watches and Director of Consignments. In 2007, Katie joined Trabert & Hoeffer as an appraiser and sales associate. Following her time at Trabert & Hoeffer, Katie launched a jewelry consulting business, providing fine jewelry appraisal and custom design services. She returned to Freeman's in 2017 as a Senior Specialist of Jewelry & Watches. Katie brings a wealth of valuation experience to Southern California, as she establishes Freeman's expanded presence on the West Coast.

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Ms. Thuston brings to Freeman's over 20 years’ experience in antique, period and estate jewelry having facilitated the selling process for thousands of clients. Her career includes opening the Chicago jewelry department at Heritage Auctions and directing the Chicago office of CIRCA for twelve years. Earlier in her career she sold jewelry and watches for two of Chicago’s leading jewelers, CD Peacock and Sidney Garber. She is a Graduate Gemologist from the Gemological Institute of America and has a Bachelor of Arts in music from Albion College. Ms. Thuston has received national and chapter awards for her work with the Women’s Jewelry Association and is an executive board member of the Chicago History Museum Costume Council, a candidate member of the National Association of Jewelry appraisers (NAJA), a voting member of the Accredited Gemologist Association (AGA) and member of The American Society of Jewelry Historians.

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TINA CHOW, YELLOW GOLD AND ROCK CRYSTAL EARRINGS

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