JeanDesignsJewelry
Announcement Expressively celebrate your Identity! Symbolic jewelry and lockets, finely handcrafted in silver or gold, are our Etsy-featured specialties. A votre service, Jean et Leslie
Announcement
Expressively celebrate your Identity! Symbolic jewelry and lockets, finely handcrafted in silver or gold, are our Etsy-featured specialties. A votre service, Jean et Leslie
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Carolyn on Mar 3, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI originally purchased this gold chai heart plus chain back in 1999 from a Judaica catalog. When the necklace was stolen recently I was heartbroken, as it had great sentimental value and was beautiful as well. The catalog I ordered it from was no longer in business and I couldn’t find another pendant like this. After some google searches I discovered the artists who made my original chai heart pendant here on Etsy and was thrilled. Communication was easy and they were extremely helpful throughout the entire custom ordering process. The jewelry is exquisite and I am so blessed to have this back again. Chai means life and heart, love. Love=Life. My purchase reminds me of this every time I wear it. Also, the chain provided is of excellent quality, not at all skimpy. Thank you Leslie and Jean!
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Annette on Jan 12, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis is my second purchase of this item, it is just as wonderful as the first!!
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klassyyetsassie on Oct 10, 2021
5 out of 5 starsJean, The Holy Spirit Cross Necklace is stunning. I love it! The Dove is engraved flawlessly. So happy with this purchase. Shipped promptly. Thank you. Tina
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bruce on Sep 28, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI know Jon & Leslie for over 30 years and have to there Studio Jon has made fo me necklace wedding band and bracelet Which I loved very very much as time went on and I lost everything but the wedding band even that wife . 30 years plus later I wanted something and the first person that popped in my mind was Jon Back then there was no Internet shopping at least I don’t remember I was able to track them down and place an order and I love what I bought
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John on Sep 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI was looking for a Deacon's Wife gift and found this cross but it was only available in a pendant. I asked and was promptly told that they could do the same design in a pin. It was created promptly and shipped well in time for Ordination. It is beautiful! Well crafted and exactly what I hoped. The package even included a couple of tiny Italian candies as treats! A wonderful experience! Could not recommend more highly!
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Carine on Aug 28, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely beautiful! Exactly as described and beautiful packaging. Purchased as a gift for a friend and she loved it!!!
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About JeanDesignsJewelry
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Sterling silver picture, scent and memorial lockets à la Jean et Leslie~ -
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His & Her SymBands: nature motif ring bands with symbolic caché~ -
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Our Chai Heart® traveled 6.5 million miles in Space aboard the Shuttle Endeavour!
Expressionistic Jewelry x 2
Vive l’Amour!! Falling in love in a mirror’s reflection launched our creative journey that spans many jewelry collections! Rich in symbolism, our expressive jewelry celebrates life’s precious milestones...from birth to loving remembrance.
Classically trained in the European jewelry making tradition, our studio’s master jeweler is Frenchman Jean whose passion for his craft is as palpable as his love for design partner and mirror-muse Leslie (an illustrated book author, graphic artist, and former French teacher).
Our fluidly styled creations are made in sterling silver or gold in our shop on historic Jewelers Row in Philadelphia, located just a few blocks from the Liberty Bell. Visits by appointment are welcome! Kindly convo us in advance.
Sharing our skills and experience since our studio's 1985 founding, we have been pro bono mentors to an international cast of aspiring jewelers, and have truly enjoyed learning from them too!
Our raison d'être: Things men have made with wakened hands, and put soft life into are awake through years with transferred touch, and go on glowing for long years.... D.H. Lawrence
Amitiés~
Jean Huffenus, metalsmith-bijoutier & Leslie Manas aka Jean et Leslie
https://www.etsy.com/shop/JeanDesignsJewelry?ref=si_shop
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Jean Huffenus et Leslie Manas
Fine Jewelry Designers & Makers - Jean Designs Studio
Wearing jewelry from our Lavande & Om Adornment collections, Jean trained at l'Ecole du Louvre, Paris; co-artist-muse Leslie Manas, MA French, Middlebury College.
Production partners
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Downeast Trading Company
Middlebury (village), VT
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Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Items on sale
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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Frequently asked questions
Custom and personalized orders
All of our sterling silver designs are also made in gold by special order. Production time for gold pieces is 3-4 weeks.
We are happy to accomodate customized and personalized orders when feasible.
Sizing details
Most of our designs come in more than one size.
Sizing on wide ring bands is usually a half or full size larger. We suggest you visit your local jeweler for a true sizing.
Care instructions
Our silver jewelry designs are made with Argentium* sterling silver which inhibits oxidation.
To refresh white silver or gold: Use a liquid jewelry cleaner, or soft toothbrush with a tiny dab of verrrry diluted tooth paste. Rinse in cold water and pat dry. To refresh darkened/patinaed sterling: Rub with soft cloth only.
Never use a paste or abrasive jewelry cloth on any textured surfaces as this will damage the finish.
If your piece needs a facelift, let us know before you send it, and we’ll refurbish at no charge. Return S&H is paid by the client.
Gift wrapping and packaging
Free with purchase. Jewelry comes in a drawstring pouch with an included story card, and is gift wrapped in frosted mylar with raffia ribbon closure.
Wholesale availability
Yes! Email us for information.
Commissions welcome!
Email us to start the process.