Laurel Burch, when she first began to create her signature style of art back in the 1960's, started out by producing charming little earrings, which she actually hammered out on the back of an old cast-iron skillet. There are now hundreds of styles of little Laurel Burch kitty earrings, prowling about all over the world, plus an extensive menagerie of lions, tigers, horses, dogs, coyotes, buffaloes - you name it! - chasing after them!
Laurel Burch jewelry creations, especially her early earring designs, have become prized "vintage" collectibles as they have been "retired" from production to make way for even more innovative jewelry pieces. Laurel Burch has always worked in metals such as brass embellished with cloisonne, decorated with cats, dogs, mermaids, goddesses, and many other fantasy creatures. Her line is still being developed today, with a number of cast metal cat and dog designs, for example. But brightly colored cloisonne continues to be a decoration of choice. The use of cloisonne enameling insures that each earring or other piece of jewelry so decorated will remain true to the artist's original color design concept.
We offer cat, dog and horse designs in earrings that showcase the Laurel Burch bright colors and signature style. The "Tiger" cat earrings, for example, are shown in three predominant colors: bright lime, orange, and red, accented with rich purples, blues and golds. Laurel's "Moroccan Mares" earrings are an example of one of her horse motifs-almost as popular as her cats and dogs, and a recurring theme as well in her other product lines. The "Cody" earrings are a classic dog design, with blue enamel on silver.
Although not fabricated form precious metals, Laurel Burch jewelry has proven to hold and even increase it's value over three decades of continuous design and production. Her standard of quality is a constant in each and every piece of jewelry that carries the Laurel Burch signature.
Although Laurel Burch passed away last year, her company continues to be run by family members, who thoroughly understand and embrace her artistic standards. Fortunately, Laurel Burch's art will continue to delight fans and collectors of her lovely, whimsical jewelry.
