Laura James Jewelry began as a means of self-expression for founder and designer Laura Schmelzer James. Her love for collecting one of a kind antique jewelry propelled her to explore the idea of creating timeless yet trend-setting jewelry unique to each personality that donned it. Laura's desire to own special pieces that no one else would have led her to create a line for herself that was often bought right off of her whenever worn. Drawing inspiration from her love for nature and travels to Asia, Europe and Central America, Laura utilized her background in Fashion and Retail to make Laura James Jewelry a reality. Laura honed her metal fabrication techniques at the esteemed Penland School of Craft and not long after Lucky Magazine came calling to feature Laura James Jewelry in their 2007 December Gift Guide. Most recently 20th Century Fox followed suit and inked Laura James Jewelry for feature in an upcoming Hollywood film.

Laura James Jewelry is handcrafted solely by Laura James. Her affinity for organic stones and materials in addition to vintage crystal, bone, gold and silver are ever present in her collections. In addition to her website, Laura James Jewelry is carried in specialty boutiques nationwide and has been featured in multiple print and online publications.

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