Jewelry-making has been a part of my life since I was a teenager. At 14 I learned to make sterling silver jewelry from my dad using stones collected and polished by
my grandfather. While living in Switzerland in my 20s,
I collected watch parts and circuit boards for pendant
and earring designs.
In 2013, I launched the JCD Collection with necklaces celebrating the design, not solely the function, of safety pins. I’m intrigued by wearable art, repurposing vintage jewelry, and using unexpected materials. Two of my favorite compliments have been: “I’ve never seen anything like this before” (gallery owner) and “Your necklaces are sculptures” (restaurateur).
Creating artwork (www.janacharl.com) has been my lifelong passion. Soldering silver paved the way to welding steel. I believe art is beauty and intelligence.
The JCD Collection is designed for women of all ages
and cultures who have the common desire to express themselves. What we choose to wear is a reflection of
who we are and strive to be.
my grandfather. While living in Switzerland in my 20s,
I collected watch parts and circuit boards for pendant
and earring designs.
In 2013, I launched the JCD Collection with necklaces celebrating the design, not solely the function, of safety pins. I’m intrigued by wearable art, repurposing vintage jewelry, and using unexpected materials. Two of my favorite compliments have been: “I’ve never seen anything like this before” (gallery owner) and “Your necklaces are sculptures” (restaurateur).
Creating artwork (www.janacharl.com) has been my lifelong passion. Soldering silver paved the way to welding steel. I believe art is beauty and intelligence.
The JCD Collection is designed for women of all ages
and cultures who have the common desire to express themselves. What we choose to wear is a reflection of
who we are and strive to be.
JCD Collection History:
2013 - 15
Craft and Folk Art Museum
2015
South Bay Contemporary
MD Art Gallery
Amazon Handmade
2016
Amazon Handmade
LAUNCH LA Art Gallery
The Brewery Artwalk
Robertson Optical
2017
Amazon Handmade
Robertson Optical
Etsy
2018
Amazon Handmade
Princess Athletic
White Buffalo Boutique
Art Adventure Gallery
2019
Amazon Handmade
Kunsthuis Gallery (UK)
White Buffalo Boutique
Art Adventure Gallery
2020
Amazon Handmade
Kunsthuis Gallery (UK)
Art Adventure Gallery
2021
Amazon Handmade
Kunsthuis Gallery (UK)
2013 - 15
Craft and Folk Art Museum
2015
South Bay Contemporary
MD Art Gallery
Amazon Handmade
2016
Amazon Handmade
LAUNCH LA Art Gallery
The Brewery Artwalk
Robertson Optical
2017
Amazon Handmade
Robertson Optical
Etsy
2018
Amazon Handmade
Princess Athletic
White Buffalo Boutique
Art Adventure Gallery
2019
Amazon Handmade
Kunsthuis Gallery (UK)
White Buffalo Boutique
Art Adventure Gallery
2020
Amazon Handmade
Kunsthuis Gallery (UK)
Art Adventure Gallery
2021
Amazon Handmade
Kunsthuis Gallery (UK)
