A new book by Judy Colbert and Peggy Tsiamis chronicles the life of “Jeweler to the Stars” William Ruser, best known for his whimsical figural jewelry with freshwater pearls. Ruser’s celebrity clientele included Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Crawford, and Ronald Reagan during Hollywood’s golden age. With little published about Ruser, the research and interviews conducted for the book reveal personal and professional details about the jeweler and his business on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. The book (see above) also features more than 100 images. William Ruser: The Jeweler Who Charmed Hollywood is available through the GIA store (https://store.gia.edu/collections/history-lore).
A new book by Judy Colbert and Peggy Tsiamis chronicles the life of “Jeweler to the Stars” William Ruser, best known for his whimsical figural jewelry with freshwater pearls. Ruser’s celebrity clientele included Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Crawford, and Ronald Reagan during Hollywood’s golden age. With little published about Ruser, the research and interviews conducted for the book reveal personal and professional details about the jeweler and his business on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. The book (see above) also features more than 100 images. William Ruser: The Jeweler Who Charmed Hollywood is available through the GIA store (https://store.gia.edu/collections/history-lore).
