Artfully Elegant — Handmade Jewelry & Handcrafted Gifts

Sheila is all about the joy of life. She embraces the Brazilian spirit like no one else. Beauty, to her, is in the soul. It is in how you wear your body, and has nothing to do with standards or size. Her goal is to inspire every woman to feel beautiful without breaking the bank or starving. Sheila’s pieces are created with one thing in mind: to make women feel good about themselves.

Born in Brazil and now a proud Californian, Sheila Fajl brings her extensive fashion industry experience to her refreshingly simple yet elegant jewelry lines. Sheila began her fashion career as a model and went on to succeed in virtually every aspect of the industry: design, sales, marketing, management, and manufacturing.

Sheila is a tireless entrepreneur and an artist with a clear vision and an irresistible spirit. “I want my jewelry to not only make a woman look special; I want her to feel special. Every time someone wearing one of my pieces receives a compliment and gets that warm glow inside, I know I’ve done my job.”

Sheila Fajl Designs is a California based company incorporating extensive design and management experience into the pursuit of one goal: to realize Sheila’s vision of an alluring, fun, and contemporary line of high fashion jewelry. We are committed to always being ahead of the latest trends and following the strictest manufacturing guidelines that comply with the highest quality standards.

Our jewelry is carefully designed with one thing in mind – to make you feel beautiful and to make you glow. Our products are fully handmade by artisans in Brazil. We use natural semi-precious stones that come in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Our metal is 18K gold plated over 100% nickel free brass and silver plated over 100% nickel free brass. Our manufacturing process is designed to use materials in a very responsible manner, making our products some of the most “eco-friendly” jewelry in the market today.

Karen Boelts made her first debut in the world of jewelry in the 7th grade. She designed two mixed media matching wedding bands for her best friends Sherri and Peter’s wedding. They performed an elaborate ceremony complete with an exchange of awkward kisses and rings, the marriage unfortunately didn’t last past the 8th grade, but her passion for making jewelry did.

Little Bridget Jewelry was born in the summer of 2001 when her interests led her to create a necklace and promptly sell it to a neighbor that same afternoon. With her profits she set out to the local jewelry supply store and purchased more beads, this was where the addiction was born.

Each piece of Karen’s jewelry is a celebration of art and culture. Being blessed with a diverse family, she is involved in the LGBT movement by working directly with the community and donating a percentage of sales to organizations that support equality. Her passion for equality (all equality) shines through her creations. Little Bridget Jewelry is feel good jewelry offering powerful designs with messages and stones that have depth and meaning intended to lift and empower. Each handcrafted piece is made, fabricated and finished in her design studio nestled in the heart of Boulder, Colorado.

Sophia Faye Jewelry began as a seed of curiosity during my studies at NYU when I took my first metal smithing class. Design executed with fire and hammers- I was hooked! I handcraft all my pieces from a small studio in the Bronx, New York and try to source materials that are made in the USA. My work is showcased in reclaimed sterling silver and hardwood beads to make heirloom quality products that can be handed down through generations. Sustainability is one of my top priorities and I will continue to work to make Sophia Faye Jewelry as eco-friendly as possible! I am all about reuse and recycle. My silver is reclaimed and refined, preventing further mining of metal from the Earth.

Wishbeads founder Alexa Fischer is an actress, coach and motivational speaker on a quest to give wishes the power they need to become reality. Fischer, who describes her work as helping people to tap into their own greatness, has appeared in many prime-time television shows including NCIS, CSI, Numb3rs and Bones. Employing techniques she learned on the set and at the Yale School of Drama, Fischer teaches private clients, Fortune 500 companies and philanthropic organizations how to connect effectively to achieve personal and professional goals. She’s been featured in Fast Company, Forbes Women, numerous podcasts and an appearance on The Today Show.

She lives in Santa Monica, CA with her husband, two kids, a white fluffy rescue dog named Eddie, and a bright red 1961 Shasta Airflyte trailer, which serves as her outdoor office.

From beginning to end, Andrea Bonelli takes pride in being the only person to design, forge and finish each and every Eco-Friendly piece in her collection. Being a self taught jewelry designer, she believes that the best way to accomplish her artistic vision is to challenge herself to learn as she creates her sustainably sourced pieces. Because she is continuously focused on broadening her skillsets by finding new and exciting textures and techniques to work with, Andrea Bonelli’s designs are sure to always inspire and excite. 

Andrea Bonelli is a member of Ethical Metalsmiths and uses recycled materials wherever possible.

Lou Michaels was born in 1959 and raised in a suburb outside the epicenter of the automotive industry, Detroit, Michigan. He spent his youth immersed in industrial creativity. In his formative years, he apprenticed under gifted ceramicist and sculptor, George Tudzarov. Lou was influenced by Tudzarov’s artistic freedom and ability to synthesize artistic mediums. His latest work uses vintage images, sculpture and metal to create a cohesive three dimensional nostalgic landscape. Lou’s work is displayed in numerous commercial and corporate settings. He continues to explore new themes which will incorporate his distinctive style. His most famous piece is titled Lunchtime Atop Rockefeller Center or Lunchtime On A Skyscraper.

Michal Bendzel has been designing Organicly Inspired Jewelry since 1998. She studied jewelry design taking private lessons with different teachers and at the same time she is constantly studying and taking courses in various fields in order to enrich her knowledge, advances her capabilities and vision. This gives her the eminence and creativity to keep designing and produce her beautiful lines of jewelry. Amongst many courses she took are: Philosophy, Photography, drawing and marketing.

Currently residing in Israel, Michal Bendzel creates art based on her philosophy: “I often refer back to my previous career in the arts to draw inspiration from the colors, beauty and raw elements into my designs that combine modern with touches of ethnic and classic. I handcraft fluid, organic forms using gold, silver and integrated precious gemstones to invent new works-of-art to connect the wearer to the piece itself. My experimentation with precious metals and unique gemstones carve a primal-luxe aesthetic with an unapologetically confident appeal, suitable for day to day wear. It is utmost important for me to use materials that can be recycled and conflict free gemstones and to integrate a lot of color to my jewelry.” – Michal Bendzel

Each of Jennifer Dawes wedding rings represent a mixing of her love of ancient civilizations with the design aesthetics of the day. Her elegant designs use only sustainably sourced diamonds and gemstones in each and every one of her rings. As a result, you will find that she has created one of the most gorgeous handmade ring collections available today.

Jennifer Dawes engagement rings are elegant and yet command an unforgettably strong presence. And it’s exactly why her opaque diamond and precious gemstone rings have the ability to capture the attention of everyone in the room. If you are looking for a unique designer with an amazing ability to set your ring apart from the rest, then look no further than Jennifer Dawes. There are so many possibilities in her style of work. And it’s exactly why her rings grab everyone’s attention without your even having to flash your ring finger. You can find more information about her and the quality of her work by checking out our blog. There is a great post titled in there titled Jennifer Dawes: Delicate and Bold.

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“Becoming a mother was the most meaningful and spiritual experience I have ever known. Actually, it changed the way I perceived the future. And it showed me how important it was to be committed to a socially and environmentally responsible lifestyle. When it comes down to it, I want to add something to this world, not take it away. That’s why I design from the heart and let the materials lead. As a result I am not bogged down by a specific look. Which is about as authentic as it gets.” – Jennifer Dawes

We specialize in helping our clients with custom designs of Jennifer Dawes’ work. If you don’t see it in our inventory, then let’s design exactly what you are looking for! Please don’t hesitate to call with any questions you may have.

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I like to draw or paint just about anything, from day dreams to a piece of fruit that looks too pretty to eat.  I can’t seem to stick to one medium.  Sometimes I like the ease of watercolor, or the texture of oil.  Sometimes I like to get my fingers thick with clay.

I believe in giving back and donate a portion of my sales to organizations making the world a better place.

“The inspiration for my work comes from within me,” he said, “I am not trying to copy nature…I am copying my imagination.”

In 1986, Avi Ben-Simhon studied at the acclaimed Avni Art Institute, followed by three years of immersion into the world of contemporary art at the acclaimed Kallisher Institute. Ben-Simhon soon became fascinated by the Fauvist and Cubist painters of the 19th Century, and the influence of this style is readily apparent in his paintings. His work is a balance between figurative and abstract, a perfect marriage of beauty and complication.