Anne Dale Jewelry
New Orleans based jewelry designer Anne Dale has introduced their New Orleans Jewelry Collection featuring pieces such as tribute to the city, a lapel pin or pendant with a crescent, heart and fleur-de-lis, saying "I know what it means" and their latest, a lapel pin in commeration to the inauguration of our new governor, the Louisiana American Dream pendant . The Anne Dale Collection was created in the heart and mind of Anne Dale specifically to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. Her New Orleans-centric jewelry line has helped raise thousands of dollars for various charities and relief funds.
Web address: www.annedale.com
Des Jardins Jewelry
Conceived after Katrina as a symbol of Louisiana rising above the swamp to flower again.DesJardins Jewelry Louisiana Lotus Pod designs feature custom cast silver pods set with semi-precious or sterling seeds. Garnet, iolite, labradorite, carnelian, and freshwater pearl all lend their color and luster to the organic shape of the Louisiana Lotus pod necklace or earrings.
Web address: www.desjardinsjewelry.com
Mignon Faget
Noted artist and designer Mignon Faget creates extraordinary jewelry representing nature and architecture. Each handcrafted Object of Adornment is designed in her New Orleans studio.
Web address: www.mignonfaget.com
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