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angelonmybike on Mar 15, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful, exactly as pictured -- except possibly sweeter. Necklace was wrapped beautifully and included a personal note. I'm already loving wearing it.
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Katianna on Mar 16, 2021
5 out of 5 starsGreat customer service! Would recommend working with this seller. The product is unique and well made. Communication was fantastic.
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Hannah on Dec 12, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI bought these cufflinks as a gift, and they turned out far better than I expected. They have a good weight to them and are clearly very well made. I'm very impressed with the craftsmanship, and I would definitely order from CompassRoseDesign again!
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danny291 on Oct 21, 2020
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely perfect and unique retirement gift for two Railroaders. Thank you!
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Ian on Apr 9, 2020
5 out of 5 starsShipped in great packaging, the ring was even nicer in person. Thank you!
About CompassRoseDesign
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We REALLY care about the history behind the objects - we do a lot of research to connect you to the story.
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We did not expect to get to do what we love, collecting antiques and making wearable history.
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Working with real Victorian keepsakes and antiques, we can honor and touch the skill of the craftspeople who made them.
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Everything happens in our studio - we sort LOTS of vintage items discovered at markets and great-aunts' attics.
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Lots of sparks and flame are involved - we solder whenever we can for lasting heirloom quality.
The Story behind Compass Rose Design
Compass Rose Design Steampunk, Victorian and Industrial Jewelry revives authentic Victorian heirlooms into wearable art. We are a small family business based in California's San Francisco Bay Area. Founder and Designer, Creek Van Houten, is a third generation maker of jewelry with recycled objects and rediscovered historical treasures. What makes Compass Rose different? We use real antiques. We solder whenever possible. We make history wearable.
I've been making jewelry and stained glass for the last fifteen years with vintage and found treasures. Collecting from family members and flea markets has been a lifelong tendency. I took apart my first stereo at age 7 and my first broken pocket watch at 9. In both cases, my goal was repair, but upon seeing the beautiful parts, I changed my mind Both my father and grandfather were dentists who crafted jewelry as a hobby - I still use some of their tools.
After almost a decade of work in non-profits and then some PR and marketing, I moved to the Netherlands, where my mom grew up. After returning to California from Amsterdam with boxes of antique trinkets, I set up shop in our tiny San Francisco apartment to embark on the lifelong dream of working for myself. In 2009, I made the leap to become a full time crafter maker metal alchemist.
My husband, Johnny, joined the company, helping with photography and soldering in 2011 to help keep up. His love of railroad history and trains has been a delightful addition to my interest in mechanical gadgets and Victorian everything. We've also found a way to use his rather large railroad date nail collection. Working together has been a fabulous adventure - We've learned a lot about family business.
The Compass Rose Design collection is made with authentic antiques and storied heirloom treasures. Our Jewelry collection captures the story and aesthetic of Victorian era - a fascinating moment at the birth of a modern world combining the forces of revolution, industrialization, innovation and an idealized past. The collection resonates with steampunk aficionados just as much as with those who simply appreciate beauty, quality and a story.
Everything in our shop is handmade in our home studio, just north of San Francisco, California, and reflects a bit of treasure renewed into a unique and beautiful keepsake. Thank you for visiting!
- Creek & Johnny
http://www.compassrosedesignjewelry.com/
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Creek Van Houten
Owner, Designer, Maker, Curator, Photography, Shipping, Accounting, Social Media, Sales, PR/marketing, A-Z
I've been making jewelry for 15 years with antique objects; their story and memory of fascinates me. I took apart my first pocket watch at 9. Both my father and granddad were dentists who made jewelry as a hobby - I still use their tools.
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Johnny Van Houten
Owner, Maker, Photography, Shipping, Sales
Johnny joined the company in 2011, helping out with soldering and photography. His love of railroad history has been a delightful addition to Creek's interest in Victorian everything. We work hard, but we love being an independent family business.
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