@zoechiccojewelry
Fine Jewelry made by hand in our studio in LA. Explore our latest collabs & shop our site!
NEVER MASS PRODUCED
I fell in love with jewelry at a very young age while admiring my grandmother's vast collection. I started by piecing together my first "styles" with buttons and twine and eventually, armed with a metalsmithing degree and years of apprenticeship work, I started my own line of jewelry in my twenties. From the very beginning, the vision was simple - design and make by hand - jewelry that I love to wear. It was important that I never send the work overseas or to let the delicate work of creation become contrived and manufactured.
ETHICAL WAGES
Over time, I enlisted the help of fellow artisans to work in-house so I could oversee everything from A to Z (and still get my hands dirty from time to time). Even though my name is on the door, the success of my company depends on the 20+ individuals who give 100% of their efforts everyday. All of whom are paid competitive salaries and receive health insurance, paid vacation and family leave. I take pride in the vibrant, working studio I've nurtured here in downtown Los Angeles, employing a team of the best and brightest my city has to offer.
RECYCLED & CONFLICT-FREE
I aim to ensure fair and safe practices exist in all aspects of my work. This means that our diamonds are conflict-free and compliant with the Kimberley Process, and all of our gemstones are ethically sourced from our reputable partners. We use recycled 14kt gold and we aim to be environmentally-focused within our studio on a daily basis.
FINE JEWELRY FOR A LIFETIME
My focus is, and always will be, on women who are seeking handmade, fine jewelry to wear for a lifetime. I design each and every piece with a woman or muse in mind. I then work with my lead jewelers to bring my sketches to life. We hand select all the materials, create a prototype and I get to take each for a spin to make sure everything from dimension to movement is exactly how I envisioned it. I intend for all of my pieces to be lived in, loved and hopefully passed down for generations to come.
Fine Jewelry made by hand in our studio in LA. Explore our latest collabs & shop our site!