There’s something timeless about a classic cameo — and this Judy Lee set captures that romance perfectly. With its ornate gold-tone heart pendant, graceful tassel drops, and softly sculpted cameo profiles, this piece feels like a love letter to Victorian elegance filtered through mid-century glamour. Whether displayed in a curated collection or worn as a statement of refined nostalgia, this is the kind of set collectors quietly hold onto.
This beautiful vintage Judy Lee signed jewelry set features a dramatic heart-shaped pendant necklace paired with matching oval cameo clip-on earrings. The cameos appear to be crafted from celluloid or molded resin, giving them that classic carved look without the weight of natural stone — perfectly period-correct for Judy Lee’s golden era of costume jewelry.
The necklace showcases a richly detailed open-work heart frame with a central cameo portrait facing left, accented by three cascading tassels that add movement and vintage drama. The double gold-tone chain completes the look with elegant symmetry, finished with a fold-over clasp and original Judy Lee hang tag.
The coordinating earrings echo the same cameo design, set in ornate oval frames with secure, comfortable clip-on backs — each earring also signed, confirming authenticity throughout the set.
Origin: United States, likely New York (Judy Lee Studios)
Era: Mid-20th century, circa 1950s–1960s
Necklace:
• Chain length: 24”
• Drop length (top of chain to bottom of pendant): approx. 16”
• Pendant: Heart-shaped with triple tassels
Earrings:
• Length: 1 1/8”
• Width: 3/4”
• Closure: Clip-on (tight and secure)
Excellent vintage condition.
• No gold-tone loss or wear
• Cameos intact and clean
• Tassels full and fluid
• Clasps and clips secure
A beautifully preserved set ready for collection or wear.
Style Notes
This is the kind of jewelry that transforms even the simplest black dress into something unforgettable. Perfect for:
• Romantic evening looks
• Vintage-inspired wardrobes
• Collectors of cameo jewelry
• Statement accessorizing with timeless appeal
Collector’s Note
Judy Lee is celebrated for her refined approach to costume jewelry — pieces that feel elevated, wearable, and endlessly collectible. Complete matching sets like this, especially featuring cameos and tassel pendants, are increasingly difficult to find in such pristine condition. A true heirloom-style vintage treasure.
