From 1940 to 1990, Isaac Ovadia sold jewelry at four different stores he owned throughout Seattle, including his pride and joy, Allen’s Fifth Avenue Jewelers. But Ike didn’t just sell jewelry, he also designed some of the pieces in his display case. Ike had an appreciation – and an eye – for fine art, having majored in business and minored in art at the University of Washington in Seattle. He once persuaded local abstract painter Mark Tobey to design pieces of jewelry for his shop, which Ike sold alongside his own exquisite designs.
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Ike Ovadia, left, outside his jewelry store. (1950s or 60s)
Ike Ovadia, left, outside his jewelry store. (1950s or 60s)
