First Men's Night Out!

Jet Couture Jewels' First Men's Night Out was a blast!

We had the pleasure of hosting a lovely group of men at our first ever Men's Night!

There was a Full Bar, Food and Personal Jet Shopping Services including Complimentary Gift Wrap. Isn't the photo of our gift wrapped basket the cutest? Visitors purchased unique jewelry pieces for their Wives, Girlfriends, Moms, Daughters and even Sisters, we had it all covered for you! The event was held right in time for Valentine's Day, all of those last minute shoppers were able to find something special and one of a kind at Jet Couture Jewels.

We look forward to being able to host another Men's Night for all of you gentlemen out there!

Old is New

There is nothing old that can’t be made new again.

I love creating one-of-a kind designs and this hand made unique piece fuses an old world Native American pendant that has been repurposed with 30 strands of shimmering faceted cut hematite gemstones giving new life to a beautiful heirloom. The intriguing center piece, a vintage silver dollar with Zuni turquoise inlay has been repurposed to function as a clasp.

The Zuni’s are noted for their precise turquoise, coral and other gem inlay. The most traditional Zuni style of jewelry is called petit point, which can be identified by tiny turquoise stones each supported in its own bezel. It is extremely time consuming work. The repurposed clasp is a piece of art and hand crafted using this technique that was passed down through the generations. That is why the value of a piece does not just come from the materials – the silver, turquoise and hematite but rather the value is derived from the artistic tradition that inspired the piece and the craftsmanship that brought it to life. 

That certainly is true with this work of art.

A Warm Welcome

Hello to all,

I am MB and I am the designer for Jet Couture Jewels. 

Jewelry designing is a creative process that involves imagination and visual artistry, the product of which can tell a story, evoke an emotion or offer a glimpse into the past that words cannot express. I encourage you to share your thoughts with me on this blog, share what inspires you, one-of-a-kind pieces that you saw today, or pieces that you would like me to design for you.

As a jewelry designer my interests and inspirations are many.

 I love my family and my animals-horses and dogs. Nature, photography, traveling the world, swimming and running are a few of my passions. My designs are a mix of classic, bohemian, and eclectic styles and there are a number of factors that influence my work.  I have a background in photography. It was my major in college and continues to be a passion as well as an influence in my designs. Photography and jewelry designing are creative processes that involve imagination and visual artistry and they both can tell a story, evoke an emotion or offer a glimpse into the past that words cannot explain. My love of travel and being exposed to innovative, breathtaking and creative regions of the world has had a significant impact in my designs. The experience of exploring new cities, cultures and hidden alleys have allowed me to collect pieces as I go and with that many memories of my journeys.

From finding a cool piece of turquoise and vintage pawn silver in New Mexico, to hanging out in San Francisco’s China town and hunting for the unique antiques to navigating the streets of Paris, India and Italy, I am always drawing inspirational references from the sights, sounds and beauty around me. Gemstones are a very important element in my designs.  Precious or semi-precious, I am always inspired by these natural wonders with their gorgeous vibrant colors, shapes and healing properties.  Most of my jewelry includes one or more gemstones which is why finding the right color combination and texture is imperative.  I love dramatic and bold jewelry, but knowing that not everybody is a fan, I also enjoy the challenge of creating a delicate but strong piece as well.

The pearl, also known as the gem of the sea, is a beautiful gift from Mother Nature and another staple in my work.  I love that pearls can now be worn formal or casual or playful and edgy.   Styling a juxtaposed look brings a neat twist to any ensemble, and combining pearls with turquoise and suede is a personal favorite of mine.

Vintage jewelry is another love and I love to repurpose it.  I use these wonderful finds to blend a look that is fashionable and unique.  I am in awe of the 50’s and 60’s era, the sophistication of the “Old Hollywood Glitz” look that is synonymous with glamour and elegance.

My pieces are created by hand with the help of metal smiths and stringers, but I am the mind behind the design.  

From selecting the precious metals to sourcing the stones, crystals, suede and vintage heirlooms, it is exciting to watch from the beginning, all of these components merge together to spring a concept to life.   I am inspired by equestrian heritage and have been working on introducing a new line of suede with gemstones and vintage heirlooms.  The earthy brown tones add a style that maintains a natural vibe and adds a touch of “Country Cool”.

I have learned as a designer I have to take chances and sometimes I fail, but usually I learn from my failures and my work is enhanced in the end.  My designs allow me to give back to my friends and my community that supports me.  I hope that you like them as much as I enjoyed designing them. Thank you for taking the time to read this and for giving me the opportunity to introduce myself. I value your thoughts and your contributions to the blog.

Thank you,

MB
Jet Couture Jewels Designer