Foreword by Dr. Joyce F. Brown, president of the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) In 1977 Judith Ripka launched her first 18-karat gold collection. With her organic eye ... Using only the finest diamonds, colored precious gemstones, and pearls, Judith Ripka Companies, Inc., has evolved into a megamillion-dollar business with ... Oprah is a fan, so is Hillary Clinton, and it's rare not to spot a Ripka piece at a red-carpet ...