Geometric Jewelry by Vanessa Gade

I know I’ve been posting about a lot of jewelry brands lately (which is funny because I don’t shop a whole lot for jewelry, I usually admire and wish for it), but this one I got all excited about because I discovered Vanessa Gade years ago, before I even started blogging, but this artist slipped into the depths of my mind since then. Recently though, they somehow popped up again randomly for me again during an internet surf session! These might definitely have to be a splurge soon because I just love the unique use of chains, geometric shapes and metals that she uses! Vanessa lives and designs in San Francisco, and her site describes her work better than I probably can…”The structural nature of her pieces is gracefully countered by a fluidity and movement influenced by her love of the ocean and her youth along the beaches of Southern California.” What’s truly interesting is the path that led her into the world of jewelry design. She first studied to be a historian at University of California, and was asked to help build the new darkroom on campus which is next to the metalsmithing studio which inspired her to persue an entirely different route. After she graduated in 2006, she attended the Graduate Jeweler program at the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts, then moved to San Francisco. In 2007, her jewelry line was launched with Inner Circle as the debut collection. She now offers a wide variety of styles as necklaces, bracelets and rings which are made to order, but she also offers a ready-to-ship collection just in time for the holidays!

Vanessa Gade designs from the Linea, Rose Gold and Black and Gold collections

Bold, kinetic and sculptural with an elegant interplay of angles and curves, Vanessa Gade’s jewelry makes a contemporary statement balanced with timeless style.”

Vanessa Gade designs from the Linea and Yellow Gold collections

I love how architectural her work looks, and the mixed metal designs catch my eyes the most (Namely, the Black and Gold and some of the Rose Gold ones mixed with sterling silver. I absolutely adore the Petal designs!