Jane Bartel is a designer and a maker in equal parts. In 2014, she established her eponymous jewelry brand in New York, where her native West Coast casual meets the city’s chic. Her inherent affinity for nature shines through in her designs. Her contemporary collections reimagine both everyday and heirloom pieces, inspired primarily by the organic forms and ethereal colors of the ocean. Whether a sleek, elevated essential or an all-out statement style, every collection infuses artisanal design with a creative spirit.
Why Aureus Loves JANE BARTEL
Jane Bartel leaves enough texture and irregularity in her work for the jewelry to feel alive. Lost-wax processes and hand-finished surfaces create pieces that are clearly precious but do not seem terrified of being touched. We like jewelry that looks as though it will welcome wear. A ring acquires tiny marks, a surface softens and eventually the object carries some of the owner's history too. Jane's pieces feel prepared for that rather than designed to remain permanently immaculate inside a box.
I am devoted to creating jewelry that is meant to be worn a lifetime and embodies a sense of adventure.
